Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad prediction 26.04.2026 | LaLiga

Rayo Vallecano come into this game in mixed but improving form. They have won two of their last three league matches and claimed an important 1-0 home win over Espanyol on Thursday. However, their overall attacking output remains modest, with just 30 goals scored in 32 league games - less than one per match on average - while conceding 38.

At home, Rayo have been more competitive thanks to their aggressive pressing and direct wing play. Álvaro García has been one of their standout creators this season, ranking second in LaLiga for big chances created with 15, while Jorge de Frutos leads the team in the scoring charts with 10 goals.

On the injury front, Álvaro García is reportedly doubtful, while Luiz Felipe is expected to remain sidelined. His potential absence would be a major blow to their creativity.

Real Sociedad arrive in stronger overall shape based on league standings, although they have lost their most recent LaLiga encounter to Getafe (0-1). The team’s inconsistency is evident - across their last ten league fixtures, Sociedad have recorded four wins, four losses, and two draws.

La Real have netted eight goals in their last five matches and continue to rely heavily on captain Mikel Oyarzabal, who leads the side with 12 league goals this season.

Takefusa Kubo has also been a key contributor when fit, though he has had injury interruptions this season. Sociedad’s away form has been inconsistent, but their superior individual quality in the final third make them dangerous. 

No major fresh injury concerns have been widely reported ahead of this clash, which could allow them to field a near full-strength lineup.