Both looking to bounce back from defeats on the opening day, Real Sociedad will take on Rayo Vallencano at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastián on Sunday with kickoff at 18:00.
Under the management of Imanol Alguacil, Real Sociedad had a strong campaign last season, eventually finishing in fifth position in the table.
Real Sociedad last weekend encountered Barcelona losing 4-2 on the opening league match. Julen Lobete and Oyarzabal found the net for Real Sociedad in the match against Barcelona.
Real Sociedad are looking forward to bounce back with a victory against the newly promoted Rayo Vallecano in this second round of La Liga.
On the other side Rayo Vallecano managed a promotion to the top flight from the second tier after managing to the play offs.
Alvaro Garcia and Oscar Trejo had the determining goals to promotion in the second leg against Girona after the 2-1 defeat in the first leg.
Rayo Vallecano had a tough come back to the top flight after the visit to Sevilla who took the 3-0 victory on the opening match off the newbies. Erik Lamela came from bench to take away the newbies chance to manage even a point in the opening league match.
Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano head to head
Over the head to head match encounters between these two sides, there has not been a big difference. Real Sociedad have managed 12 victories in the 33 encounters since 1993. Vallecano have been the higher team with 13 victories and 8 draws. Vallecano have lost 3 away matches in a row.
- Vallecano 2:2 Real Sociedad 20/01/19
- Real Sociedad 2:2 Vallecano 25/09/18
- Real Sociedad 2:1 Vallecano 08/05/16
- Vallecano 2:2 Real Sociedad 03/01/16
- Real Sociedad 0:1 Vallecano 29/07/15
Home
- Barcelona 4-2 Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad 1-3 Osasuna
- Real Sociedad 3-1 Eibar
- Alkmaar 1-0 Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad 2-1 Monaco
Away
- Sevilla 3-0 Vallecano
- Leganes 4-3 Vallecano
- Valladolid 3-1 Vallecano
- Espanyol 0-2 Vallecano
- Girona 0-2 Vallecano
Real Sociedad team news
Nacho Monreal and Carlos Fernandez will be out of the match due to injuries. Luca Zidane is on suspension. Igor Zubeldia is in doubt for this match.
Rayo Vallecano teams news
Luca Zidane the first choice goalkeeper is facing a suspension after the opening match red card while Esteban Saveljich and Jose Pozo are in doubt to feature in this match after the summer injuries.
Prediction and odds
- Real Sociedad to win
- Goals under 2.5
