Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Betting Tips (16 March)

Since his defeat in Catalonia against FC Barcelona 1-0, Rayo Vallecano has lost all the confidence he had built thanks to an excellent route of 9 games without defeat in Liga, including 5 wins and 4 draws. Indeed, since this meeting, the team has chained three games without victory, including two defeats: against Villarreal at home 0-1 and against Real Madrid in Madrid last weekend 2-1. Meanwhile, the Madrid has been kept in check at home by Sevilla FC 1-1. Result of the races: after having occupied 6th place for a certain time, the Rayo is now 8th, with 5 points behind Real Betis. The Real Sociedad is still in the race for Europe, but it does not reassure its Basque supporters at all when it comes to playing outside, as evidenced by its series of 5 consecutive liga defeats.

This bad dynamic began in Vigo 2-0, continued in Valence 1-0, against Osasuna 2-1, on the ground of Betis 3-0, and finally in Barcelona 4-0. This week, Real had the opportunity to redeem itself on the European scene with a return match against Manchester United in Old Trafford in the Europa League to follow. However, last weekend, anoeta players disappointed at home against Seville by losing a short head 1-0. They have therefore no longer won since 4 games in all competitions.

Suspended during meetings against Real Madrid and Sevilla FC, the essential Frutos (4 goals, 3 assists in Liga) should return to competition. On the other hand, several offensive players will be absent, notably Camello, Captain Palazon, Randy Nteka, and Raul de Tomas, all injured. The central defender holder Mumin, seriously injured, will not replay this season, while Montiel has been in care for several weeks. Finally, former Bordeaux Pedro Diaz scored a superb goal against Real Madrid, following a magnificent combination in one touch with Álvaro García (3 goals, 4 assists in the league). In front, coach Imanol Alguacil will be able to count again on Elustondo, suspended during the match against Seville last weekend. On the other hand, there is no return scheduled for Odriozola (often injured this season), Pacheco and Zakharyan, all three unavailable.

There is also a great uncertainty concerning Somino, which was not used last weekend, but which was probably physically preserved for the return match against Manchester United this week. Basque leaders expect a lot more Kubo, Brais Méndez and Captain Mikel Oyarzabal, who are supposed to be the team’s offensive leaders. However, none of them has reached 6 Liga goals this season. It is therefore not excluded that one, or even several, of these players will not hold this evening, given their current mix.

• Summary: Rayo Vallecano is going head to head with Real Sociedad starting on 16 Mar 2025 at 17:30 UTC at Estadio de Vallecas stadium, Madrid city, Spain. The match is a part of the LaLiga .
• Referee: Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz
• Rayo Vallecano Feedinco Rating: 6.85
• Real Sociedad Feedinco Rating: 7.5