On Saturday afternoon, Real Sociedad will look to continue a promising recent run of late when they welcome Rayo Vallecano to the Reale Arena in La Liga.
A turnaround in form for La RealReal Sociedad looks to have turned their form around lately, as Imanol Aranguiz’s team has claimed four wins in their last five competitive games, having also recorded three straight wins.
However, the side from San Sebastian has won just one of their last five games in La Liga, but they have also lost just once in the previous nine top-flight matches.
Rayo Vallecano’s recent form in the Spanish top flight has been poor, as they have lost three of their previous four matches in La Liga, having also won just one of their last ten Liga games.
Teams in different situationsThe home team's aim this season will be to secure at least a top-six finish, and they currently sit in sixth place in La Liga.
However, they are still in touch with the top four and the Champions League spots, six points shy of fourth place Athletic Club.
Rayo Vallecano are the definition of a midtable team, as they are not in contention for a European spot, while they look unlikely to be sucked into the relegation fight.
A lack of goals in recent matchesThis could be a close and low-scoring encounter based on both teams' recent games. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five outings.
Rayo Vallecano’s matches in La Liga lately have followed suit, with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five games. The fact that the visitors have failed to score in four of their previous five Liga matches has been a significant factor in the low-scoring outings.
What am I backing?Real Sociedad have won five of their previous eight La Liga games on home soil. The bet I am backing is the home win.
