Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 17th round of the LaLiga, where  Elche CF will face Rayo Vallecano at Martínez Valero stadium on 21 December at 12:30.

The home team, Elche CF is currently in 11º position in the tournament with 19 points, while Rayo Vallecano is currently in 13º position with 18.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano.

Elche CF

Elche CF comes from playing against RCD Mallorca and finished the match with a result of 3-1, with loss for Elche CF. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against Rayo Vallecano. In that last match between Elche CF and RCD Mallorca, Ilicitano team achieved a 58% possession of the ball, with 0 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Pablo Maffeo.

In the last 7 matches, the team coached by Eder Sarabia has achieved 2 wins, 2 draws y 3 defeats. Elche CF average number of goals per game is 1.4 goals, while they concede an average of 1.6 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 match conceding at least one goal. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 10 goals while conceding 11 goals.

Latest statistics in Elche CF matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/7
• Both teams to score: 5/7
• First to score: 4/7
• Draw at half-time: 5/7

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano, who visit Elche CF, are coming from a 0-0 draw against Real Betis, so the team coached by Iñigo Pérez will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis, the Red Sashes team achieved 59% ball possession, getting 7 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 7 matches, Iñigo Pérez's team has won 2, drawn 3 and lost 2. Rayo Vallecano average 0.9 goals per game, while they concede an average of 0.9 goals per game. With this trend, they have now kept 1 clean sheet in an official match. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 6 goals while conceding 6 goals.

Latest statistics in Rayo Vallecano matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 4/7
• Draw at half-time: 4/7

Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano prediction. The last match between these teams was in the LaLiga competition, in an event that took place at the Martínez Valero stadium on 29-04-2023 with the result of 4-0, with Elche CF winning.

The last 5 meetings between Elche CF and Rayo Vallecano have resulted in 2 wins for Elche CF, 3 wins for Rayo Vallecano. In those matches, Elche CF managed to score 8 goals, while Rayo Vallecano scored 7 goals against Elche CF.

• In 3/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5 games it was an Over 2.5 goals