Probable Lineups

© WhoScored.com

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(15) 12 Goals 10 (17)
(11) 7 Assists 10 (14)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
25.6 Average Age 29.5
181.5 Average Height (cm) 179
(0.7) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(47%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 48% (46%)
(0.7) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Real Sociedad
Rayo Vallecano
Player Reason Status Rating
Igor Zubeldia Out 6.73
Aihen Muñoz Out 6.4
Arsen Zakharyan Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Diego Méndez Out N/A
Álvaro García Doubtful 6.58
Raúl de Tomás Doubtful N/A

Team News

Real Sociedad
Rayo Vallecano
  • In their season opener, Real Sociedad will miss Zakharyan and Munoz, but Zubimendi is available and likely to play.
  • Merino's status remains uncertain due to Arsenal links, potentially affecting his starting position.
  • Sucic is expected to start for Real Sociedad, with Oyarzabal leading the attack after his Euro 2024 final heroics for Spain against England.
  • Sergio Gomez would likely make his debut off the bench
  • Rayo's head coach Perez may miss Diego Mendez due to a ligament problem, while Alvaro Garcia and Raul de Tomas are both doubts for the game, but the team is otherwise expected to have a complete squad for their season opener.
  • Sergio Camello, freshly helping Spain win Olympic gold in Paris by scoring twice in the final against France, is set to lead Rayo's attack.
  • Gumbau and Embarba are likely to debut from the bench, alongside Diaz and Fernandez.

Prediction

  • Real Sociedad had an unsteady pre-season with one win, while Rayo Vallecano struggled with only one win in six friendlies. Real Sociedad is predicted to win 2-0 due to their stronger squad and Rayo Vallecano's scoring difficulties.
  • Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano are both currently struggling to score goals but Real Sociedad has the quality of players to create something out of nothing and play at home which they won 3 of the 6 matches towards the end of last season while Rayo lost their last 6 away match towards the end of the season without scoring a goal.
© WhoScored.com

User Predictions

Comments (0)