Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – August 18

Real Sociedad

L D L L W

11th place in Spanish La Liga

1-2

18/08/2024 17:00

Rayo Vallecano

L W W D W

8th place in Spanish La Liga

Spanish La Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano on August 18, 2024 (kick-off: 17:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano preview before placing for you.

Real Sociedad are currently 11th with 46 points after 38 matches.
Rayo Vallecano sit 8th with 52 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Real Sociedad to win with probability 61%.
Head-to-head history favors Real Sociedad, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Rayo Vallecano have no wins, while 4 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

17:00

2024-08-18

Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano - Prediction & Odds

Real Sociedad

Rayo Vallecano

2024-08-18 17:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Barcelona	88	38	28	4	6	102	39	63
02 Real Madrid	84	38	26	6	6	78	38	40
03 Atletico Madrid	76	38	22	10	6	68	30	38
04 Athletic Bilbao	70	38	19	13	6	54	29	25
05 Villarreal	70	38	20	10	8	71	51	20
06 Real Betis	60	38	16	12	10	57	50	7
07 Celta Vigo	55	38	16	7	15	59	57	2
08 Rayo Vallecano	52	38	13	13	12	41	45	-4
09 Osasuna	52	38	12	16	10	48	52	-4
10 Mallorca	48	38	13	9	16	35	44	-9
11 Real Sociedad	46	38	13	7	18	35	46	-11
12 Valencia	46	38	11	13	14	44	54	-10
13 Getafe	42	38	11	9	18	34	39	-5
14 RCD Espanyol	42	38	11	9	18	40	51	-11
15 Alaves	42	38	10	12	16	38	48	-10
16 Girona	41	38	11	8	19	44	60	-16
17 Sevilla	41	38	10	11	17	42	55	-13
18 Leganes	40	38	9	13	16	39	56	-17
19 Las Palmas	32	38	8	8	22	40	61	-21
20 Real Valladolid	16	38	4	4	30	26	90	-64

Head To Head

27/01/2024 13:00

Real Sociedad

0 - 0

Rayo Vallecano

SPA D1

29/10/2023 15:15

Rayo Vallecano

2 - 2

Real Sociedad

SPA D1

22/04/2023 16:30

Real Sociedad

2 - 1

Rayo Vallecano

SPA D1

21/01/2023 13:00

Rayo Vallecano

0 - 2

Real Sociedad

SPA D1

10/12/2022 11:00

Real Sociedad

1 - 1

Rayo Vallecano

INT CF

01/05/2022 16:30

Rayo Vallecano

1 - 1

Real Sociedad

SPA D1

Real Sociedad

33%

Draw

67%

Rayo Vallecano

Real Sociedad Last 6 matches

09/08/2024 17:00

Union Berlin 1 - 1 Real Sociedad INT CF

03/08/2024 17:00

Rennes 2 - 0 Real Sociedad INT CF

31/07/2024 17:00

Real Sociedad 1 - 2 Osasuna INT CF

25/07/2024 10:00

Gamba Osaka 0 - 1 Real Sociedad INT CF

20/07/2024 15:59

Alaves 1 - 1 Real Sociedad INT CF

29/05/2024 10:30

Tokyo Verdy 0 - 2 Real Sociedad INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Rayo Vallecano

10/08/2024 14:00

Wolves 0 - 1 Rayo Vallecano INT CF

04/08/2024 14:00

AFC Bournemouth 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano INT CF

31/07/2024 19:00

Cordoba 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano INT CF

26/07/2024 17:00

SC Heerenveen 5 - 0 Rayo Vallecano INT CF

20/07/2024 18:40

Vitoria Guimaraes 2 - 0 Rayo Vallecano INT CF

18/07/2024 19:15

Sporting Braga 2 - 2 Rayo Vallecano INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Spanish La Liga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

220

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

172

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored

198

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

189

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

154 (51%)146 (49%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

146 (49%)154 (51%)

Real Sociedad

Recent matches

Rayo Vallecano

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(73%)33 12(27%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Real Sociedad

Rayo Vallecano

Shots

Real Sociedad

Total shots

11.96 avg / game

Blocked

684 total

Avg. 3.11

Rayo Vallecano

Total shots

12.81 avg / game

Blocked

724 total

Avg. 3.55

Real Sociedad Pass Rayo Vallecano

Total passes

112798

Avg. 459 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

91173

Avg. 422 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Real Sociedad

300

Played games

Rayo Vallecano

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

110

Clean sheets

0.29

5.10

1531

Corners

1471

4.90

16.53

4959

Throw-ins

4766

15.89

1.89

566

Offsides

586

1.95

2.18

654

GK saves

726

2.42

Real Sociedad

DISCIPLINARY

Rayo Vallecano

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.97

591

728

2.43

0.07

0.12

12.69

3807

Fouls

3792

12.64

12.32

3695

Tackles

3257

10.86

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How We Build the Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano on 18 August 2024 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 Spanish La Liga 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.

Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Real Sociedad's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rayo Vallecano'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.

Spanish La Liga 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 Spanish La Liga standings and the Spanish La Liga form table to understand exactly where Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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