This game offers Real Sociedad the perfect opportunity to drag themselves out of the relegation zone. They beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 at home last season, which should give them a psychological boost. Rayo have lost their last 3 away games, and they could also be tired from a midweek clash with Shkëndija. Real Sociedad will have all week to rest, so they'll be fresher, and they should edge this match.