Σοσιεδάδ vs Ράγιο Βαγιεκάνο

Real Sociedad are fifth in the table on 19 points from 11 games, and Rayo Vallecano are 12th on 12 points with a game fewer played. A win for the hosts would stretch that gap, while Rayo could close it to four points if they take all three at the Reale Arena on Sunday. The La Liga leaders on the Basque coast have just lost 2-1 at Athletic Club, having beaten Levante by the same score a week earlier. Rayo Vallecano come in after a 3-0 home win over Celta Vigo, which followed a 3-0 home defeat to Elche. They also scored three at Recreativo Huelva in the Copa del Rey. The record between them is tight. Rayo won 1-0 in San Sebastian in October 2025, and the most recent meeting, in April, finished 3-3 in Vallecas. Our prediction: 2-1