Rayo Vallecano are in really poor shape right now. They have lost their last four matches in a row and have only managed one draw in their last five games, without a single win. That is a big worry for them going into this match. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, have had a mixed run but did win their most recent game, which can give them a boost. Before that win, they had lost three of their previous four matches and drawn one.

When these two teams have met in the past, there have usually been goals. Several of their recent meetings ended in high-scoring draws, like 2-2 and 3-3, and the games have often been very tight. Given Rayo Vallecano's terrible form and Real Sociedad's slight recent improvement, this match looks like it will be a close contest, but Real Sociedad seem in a better position to get the win.