Tomás Yelmini
Spanish First Division League Matchday 18 offers us a very important match in the upper zone of the league, Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad. The visitors occupy the 3rd place in the standings, just three points behind Real Madrid. On the opposite side, the home team is just two points away from a place in the European competitions.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we tell you how both teams come into this game. We also encourage you to visit our website, where you will find our predictions, the available betting odds, and probable lineups for this Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting preview for the Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad La Liga Matchday 18 Game on January 21, 2023
- Where: Vallecas Stadium – Vallecas, Madrid, Spain
- When: Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 08.00 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Rayo Vallecano (+210) / Tie (+205) / Real Sociedad (+125)
- Asian Handicap: Rayo Vallecano (+0.5, -175) / Real Sociedad (-0.5, +120)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+140) / Under (-185).
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-125).
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Rayo Vallecano Preview
Rayo Vallecano accumulates 26 points, which places them 9th in the standings. In total, they have registered 7 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses, the second-highest record for them at this point in a campaign in 22 years. Their last game was an away win against Real Valladolid, who they beat 1-0 with a goal by Isaac Palazón.
Curiously, the club made headlines this week after the signing of a pre-contract between the institution and youth player Agustín Almendra, from Boca Juniors of Argentina.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Stole Dimitrievski, Ivan Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Catena and Fran García; Santi Comesaña, Óscar Valentín; Isi Palazón, Unai López and Álvaro García; Sergio Camello.
Real Sociedad Preview
Real Sociedad has had a stupendous campaign so far. They have won four of their last five matches in a row. What’s more, their last victory was a 3-1 victory over Athletic Club in the Basque derby.
Mikel Merino shines in La Liga, and is the top assist man with 7 assists in 17 games. Another player in good form is Japanese striker Takefusa Kubo, who starred in his first derby and scored a goal. It is also worth noting that the good moment is not only in the local league, but also in the Copa del Rey, as this week they eliminated Mallorca, winning by a score of 1-0. Thus, Real Sociedad qualified for the quarterfinals of the domestic cup.
Probable lineup (4-5-2): Álex Ramiro; Antoni Gorosabel, Robin Le Normand, Jon Pacheco and Ahien Muñoz; Martín Zubimendi, Brais Méndez, Robert Navarro and Mikel Merino; Alexander Sørloth and Takefusa Kubo.
JefeBet Prediction
It will not be an easy encounter for the third in La Liga, given that in their last four games in Vallecas they have won only one and drawn three others. However, they have always scored at least one goal.
It will be a very even duel, with Real Sociedad euphoric but with tired legs for having played during the week. For this reason, at JefeBet we believe it will be a 1-1 draw.
Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 1 Real Sociedad 1
