Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad
La Liga
Sunday
29th October 2023
Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the La Liga gameweek 11 fixture between Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad.
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Rayo Vallecano form analysis
Vallecano has shown mixed form over their last 5 matches. They started with a 1-1 draw against Villarreal where they conceded first to a Sørloth goal in the 15th minute before equalizing through Kike Pérez in the 16th. Their next match was a 0-0 draw against Cadiz in a stalemate where both teams failed to find the back of the net.
Rayo then played Mallorca in a thrilling 2-2 draw where they twice took the lead through Álvaro García and Falcao penalties but were pegged back both times by Mallorca goals. Against Sevilla, Rayo went up 2-0 after just 26 minutes through goals from Óscar Valentín and Álvaro García before letting their lead slip in the second half as Sevilla equalized to earn a point. Most recently, Rayo edged past Las Palmas 1-0 thanks to a 90th minute Bebé penalty.
Overall, Rayo has shown they can score goals and take leads but struggle to hold onto advantages, conceding late equalizers in 3 of their last 5 matches. If Rayo hopes to climb the table, they must improve their defensive resolve and ability to protect leads late in matches.
Real Sociedad form analysis
Real Sociedad’s recent form has shown them to be an exciting attacking team capable of scoring goals, but with some defensive frailties. In their last 5 matches, they have scored 14 goals but conceded 10. They started with a thrilling 4-3 win over Getafe, where despite leading early through Kubo, they went behind before rallying back through two Oyarzabal penalties and a Brais Méndez goal. However, they conceded late to barely hang on.
Against Valencia, Sociedad were more solid defensively and clinched a 1-0 win thanks to a Carlos Fernández goal. They followed with an emphatic 3-0 thrashing of Athletic Bilbao, with goals from Le Normand, Kubo and Oyarzabal. However, Sociedad came unstuck against Atlético Madrid, conceding sloppy goals before Oyarzabal pulled one back, but they ultimately fell 2-1. Most recently, they edged past Mallorca 1-0 courtesy of a Méndez goal.
In summary, Sociedad have shown potency up front with goals coming from many sources. But they need to sure up defensively, having kept just 2 clean sheets in 5 games.
