Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(46) 35 Goals 23 (41)
(34) 26 Assists 22 (33)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
38.4 Average Age 36
180.6 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(0.9) 1.1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(48%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 49% (52%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.7) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.

Missing Players

Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad
Player Reason Status Rating
Raúl Baena Doubtful 6.72
Gaël Kakuta Doubtful 7.03
Abdoulaye Ba Doubtful 6.91
Player Reason Status Rating
David Zurutuza Out 6.76
Xabi Prieto Out 7.06

Team News

Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad
  • Raul Baena is an injury doubt for the hosts, with the midfielder forced off with to a knock after scoring an important goal against Cordoba.
  • Manucho returns from suspension and should slot straight back into the attack, with Leo Baptistao another option for Paco Jemez.
  • Few changes are expected, though Gael Kakuta is another possible Rayo absentee with a knock.
  • Geronimo Rulli, Ruben Pardo and Esteban Granero are all available for selection after serving suspensions against Granada.
  • Rulli will come straight back in between the posts, with both aforementioned midfielders also expected to return to the starting XI.
  • Xabi Prieto is missing due to an accumulation of yellow cards, with Sergio Canales expected to be pushed out wide as a result.

Prediction

  • Rayo are unbeaten in four La Liga matches, with Jemez's side putting together consecutive wins against Getafe and Cordoba in recent weeks.
  • Sociedad suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at the hands of relegation battling Granada last time out, with David Moyes' side struggling for wins recently.
  • Away from the Anoeta, the Basque club have won merely one away game all season, with Rayo winning all but two of their last eight home games in Madrid.
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