Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Real Sociedad
4-2-3-1
Rayo Vallecano
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(64) 51 Goals 32 (46)
(42) 32 Assists 21 (31)
(6.8) 7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
25.7 Average Age 27.7
180.8 Average Height (cm) 178.7
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.3 (1)
(51%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 45% (48%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1.8) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Markel Bergara Out 6.84
Gorka Elustondo Out 6.63
Liassine Cadamuro Out 6.57
Antoine Griezmann Doubtful 7.1
David Zurutuza Doubtful 7
Player Reason Status Rating
Rodri Out 6.19

Team News

Real Sociedad
  • Real Sociedad picked up their first win on the road this season with a 2-1 success away at Malaga last time out and are now looking to turn around their home form after two successive 1-0 defeats.
  • The Basques will be boosted by the return of Claudio Bravo after nearly two months out with a broken forearm, but top-scorer Antoine Griezmann is still doubtful with a thigh injury.
  • Imanol Agirretxe is also expected to reclaim his place in favour of Diego Ifran, but Ruben Pardo should continue in midfield in the absence of Markel Bergara.
Rayo Vallecano
  • Rayo made it back-to-back wins with a 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo last weekend to move into seventh.
  • Leo Baptistao and Piti were again among the goals as the Madrid side staged a stunning second-half fightback from 2-0 down and Paco Jemez is expected to name the same XI that started against Celta.

Prediction

  • The Sociedad squad always contained far too much talent to be in the precarious position they were and as they continue to get their big players back they will rise into the top-half of the table.
  • Rayo's revival in recent weeks has been hugely entertaining to watch but they still concede far too many goals to be assured of safety at the end of the season and the likes of Carlos Vela, Chori Castro and Griezmann, if he is fit, should be able to exploit their weaknesses at the back.
Prediction:
Real Sociedad
2
1
Rayo Vallecano
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
4 R. Sociedad 17 11 8 62 wdwldw
8 R. Vallecano 15 4 17 49 lddllw

Top Players

Real Sociedad
Rayo Vallecano
C. Martínez 7.53
C. Vela 7.39
A. Illarramendi 7.18
Piti 7.13
J. Casado 6.99
R. Trashorras 6.98
C. Vela 14
I. Agirretxe 13
A. Griezmann 8
Piti 17
Leo 7
A. Delibasic 6
C. Vela 9
I. Agirretxe 4
G. Castro 4
Leo 6
A. Domínguez 5
Lass 5

Match Forecast

Rayo Vallecano will be shown a high number of cards  
Real Sociedad will score from a fast break situation  
Real Sociedad will create many scoring chances  
Real Sociedad will score from a setpiece situation  
Real Sociedad will score as a result of an opposition error  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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