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Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting tips
The Basque side leaves as a favorite due to the collective and offensive potential that it possesses, which usually increases when it acts in Anoeta. For this reason and knowing that it will seek its first win at home, we believe that this option is interesting to bet. Remember that the visit is not reliable in defense, standing out by leaving spaces when dialing. Paint to be an open duel and with spaces due to the well-designed proposals handled by both squads.
Real Sociedad:
The Basques arrive toned to this duel after defeating Huesca 0-1 in a heroic duel (victory achieved with 2 men less in the last minutes of play). These days, they have 7 points in the general table, product of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. Thanks to this good result, they managed to cut a streak of 3 games without winning (1 draw and 2 consecutive losses). Now the goal of the squad is to maintain the regularity and take a positive streak that allows you to be among the top 6 of the championship. In matter of goals, he has scored 7 and has given 7 on his fence, missing a little more balance between lines.
As a local in Anoeta, Real Sociedad have played only one game so far, which was negative for their aspirations (defeat 1-2 against Barcelona after winning 1-0 in the first half). The objective of the team is to take advantage of their highest individual hierarchy to manage the ball and advance the lines from the initial stage. Of course, he needs to be more cohesive in his actions, since he usually yields many goals in his fence. He needs to be more intense in the brand, since the defense has always been his Achilles heel when he plays in San Sebastian.
Rayo Vallecano :
The box of Vallecas does not come well to this duel after losing 1-5 to Alavés at home and add his third defeat in the competition. The team threw overboard everything that was done in their last 2 presentations, which had been positive from every point of view. Now the ghosts of what was exhibited before Seville on the opening date returned. Apparently it is an intense but very irregular at the moment of marking. It is not reliable in this aspect, being able to yield a goal at any time of the game.
As a visitor, Rayo Vallecano has played 2 matches so far, managing to score 3 points out of 6. First lost 1-0 to Atletico Madrid in a fairly friction duel to then beat 0-1 to promoted Huesca. If we analyze the performance of the team in both games, we can conclude that it has improved its performance in all aspects of the game. He is showing solidarity and combative between the lines, trying to score much more. For this exit it is expected that the technician Michel take his collections, trying to populate the midfield so that his rival does not get to elaborate. Of course, due to the characteristics of some of his players, he will manage to attack and counterattack.
In the last 6 and a half years, Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano have met 5 times in Anoeta. These were the results of those matches: Victory 4-0 of the Real Sociedad in April 2012, triumph 4-0 of the Real Sociedad in November 2012, victory 2-3 of Rayo Vallecano in March 2014, victory 0-1 Rayo Vallecano in January 2015 and victory 2-1 of the Real Sociedad in May 2016. Apparently, the Basque side has had some problems to beat his rival at home. Of course, he managed to win his last duel by a tight 2-1. It is hoped that he can repeat the victory in this opportunity.
Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano head to head matches
08.05.16 LL Real Sociedad Rayo Vallecano 2 : 1
03.01.16 LL Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad 2 : 2
29.07.15 CF Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad 1 : 0
23.05.15 LL Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad 2 : 4
17.01.15 LL Real Sociedad Rayo Vallecano 0 : 1