Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 April

Betiball's prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad on 26 April 2026 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad preview before placing your bet.

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad: Starting Lineups Time : 26/04/2026 08:00

Rayo Vallecano
3 - 3
Finished
Real Sociedad
90+9' event Alexandre Zurawski
90+8' event Alexandre Zurawski
90+6' event Florian Lejeune
84' event Florian Lejeune
82' event Fran Perez / Unai Lopez Cabrera
75' event Andrei Ratiu
69' event Pedro Diaz Fanjul Goal Disallowed - Foul
68' event Gerard Gumbau / Isaac Palazon Camacho
64' event Jorge de Frutos Sebastian / Sergio Camello
64' event Pedro Diaz Fanjul / Carlos Martin
64' event Alexandre Zurawski / Nobel Mendy
49' event Pathe Ciss
30' event Sergio Camello
29' event Isaac Palazon Camacho
24' event Carlos Martin Goal Disallowed - Handball
event 90+6' Carlos Soler Barragan
event 90+1' Aihen Munoz Capellan / Sergio Gómez Martín
event 76' Mikel Oyarzabal
event 68' Yangel Herrera / Benat Turrientes
event 67' Jon Gorrotxategi / Orri Steinn Oskarsson
event 63' Orri Steinn Oskarsson
event 56' Pablo Marin Tejada / Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza
event 56' Luka Sucic / Takefusa Kubo
event 56' Orri Steinn Oskarsson
event 45+1' Sergio Gómez Martín
event 22' Mikel Oyarzabal
90+9' event Alexandre Zurawski
event 90+6' Carlos Soler Barragan
90+8' event Alexandre Zurawski
event 90+1' Aihen Munoz Capellan / Sergio Gómez Martín
90+6' event Florian Lejeune
event 76' Mikel Oyarzabal
84' event Florian Lejeune
event 68' Yangel Herrera / Benat Turrientes
82' event Fran Perez / Unai Lopez Cabrera
event 67' Jon Gorrotxategi / Orri Steinn Oskarsson
75' event Andrei Ratiu
event 63' Orri Steinn Oskarsson
69' event Pedro Diaz Fanjul Goal Disallowed - Foul
event 56' Pablo Marin Tejada / Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza
68' event Gerard Gumbau / Isaac Palazon Camacho
event 56' Luka Sucic / Takefusa Kubo
64' event Jorge de Frutos Sebastian / Sergio Camello
event 56' Orri Steinn Oskarsson
64' event Pedro Diaz Fanjul / Carlos Martin
event 45+1' Sergio Gómez Martín
64' event Alexandre Zurawski / Nobel Mendy
event 22' Mikel Oyarzabal
49' event Pathe Ciss
30' event Sergio Camello
29' event Isaac Palazon Camacho
24' event Carlos Martin Goal Disallowed - Handball
Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano
Substitutions
#9 Alexandre Zurawski
#21 Fran Perez
#15 Gerard Gumbau
#19 Jorge de Frutos Sebastian
#4 Pedro Diaz Fanjul
#20 Ivan Balliu Campeny
#8 Oscar Guido Trejo
#16 Abdul Mumin
#33 Jozhua Vertrouwd
#23 Oscar Valentín
#22 Alfonso Espino
#30 Juanpe Gil
Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad Real Sociedad
24Shots13
9Shots on Goal8
14Fouls12
6Corner Kick4
12Free kick13
0Offside2
5Yellow card3
1Aerial15
5Save6
13Successful Tackles13
17Interceptions3
28Long pass24
1Assist2
7Successful center4
5Substitution5
8Shots off goal3
10Head Success5
7Blocked2
11Tackle12
9Dribbles13
24Throw-in24
412Passes299
72Attacks61
56Dangerous attacks45
2Corner Kicks(HT)4
5BigChances4
2BigChancesMissed2
14ShotsInsideBox10
10ShotsOutsideBox3
41DuelsWon50
2.21ExpectedGoals2.01
1.58xGOpenPlay1.05
2.21xGNonPenalty1.22
3.02xGOT3.29
26Touches In Opposition Box31
26AccurateCrosses11
31GroundDuelsWon45
10AerialDuelsWon5
28Clearances30
Real Sociedad Real Sociedad
Substitutions
#24 Luka Sucic
#3 Aihen Munoz Capellan
#15 Pablo Marin Tejada
#12 Yangel Herrera
#4 Jon Gorrotxategi
#21 Arsen Zakharyan
#13 Unai Marrero Larranaga
#6 Aritz Elustondo
#23 Brais Mendez
#38 Luken Beitia
#32 Aitor Fraga
#22 Wesley Gassova
Commentary
90+9' Alexandre Zurawski - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
90+8' Goal! Alexandre Zurawski - Rayo Vallecano
90+6' Florian Lejeune - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
90+6' Carlos Soler Barragan - Real Sociedad receive a yellow card
90+1' Real Sociedad — substitution: Aihen Munoz Capellan / Sergio Gómez Martín
84' Goal! Florian Lejeune - Rayo Vallecano
82' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Fran Perez / Unai Lopez Cabrera
76' Penalty scored! Mikel Oyarzabal - Real Sociedad
75' Andrei Ratiu - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
69' VAR review - Rayo Vallecano
68' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Gerard Gumbau / Isaac Palazon Camacho
68' Real Sociedad — substitution: Yangel Herrera / Benat Turrientes
67' Real Sociedad — substitution: Jon Gorrotxategi / Orri Steinn Oskarsson
64' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Jorge de Frutos Sebastian / Sergio Camello
64' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Pedro Diaz Fanjul / Carlos Martin
64' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Alexandre Zurawski / Nobel Mendy
63' Goal! Orri Steinn Oskarsson - Real Sociedad
56' Real Sociedad — substitution: Pablo Marin Tejada / Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza
56' Real Sociedad — substitution: Luka Sucic / Takefusa Kubo
56' Orri Steinn Oskarsson - Real Sociedad receive a yellow card
49' Pathe Ciss - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
45+1' Sergio Gómez Martín - Real Sociedad receive a yellow card
30' Goal! Sergio Camello - Rayo Vallecano
29' Isaac Palazon Camacho - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
24' VAR review - Rayo Vallecano
22' Goal! Mikel Oyarzabal - Real Sociedad

How We Build the Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad on 26 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rayo Vallecano's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Real Sociedad's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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