Elche vs Rayo Vallecano predictions for this Liga Santander clash on Friday at Martínez Valero Stadium. Elche will be looking to continue with their good shape against a Rayo Vallecano side who have been struggling lately. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Full-Time Result – Home Win – 2.90
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – Correct Score – 2-0 – 13.00
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three – Handicap Elche -1 goal – 6.00
Elche are in their best form so far this season, with two wins and two draws in their last four home games, up against a Rayo Vallecano side, who on the other hand are not doing well and playing in the Copa del Rey is causing them problems of fatigue in La Liga Santander, the team from Madrid have lost four of their last five games.
Elche have scored 50% of their total home goals (14) in their last four games, so we think they can keep that average of at least two goals in this game. Moreover, Rayo’s last three away games have ended in identical 2-0 defeats.
As we think that Elche could win this match by a difference of at least two goals, we think it is a good Handicap to deduct one goal from them and still win the match.
With the arrival of the new coach, Francisco, Elche have experienced a clear improvement, both defensively and in attack. Players such as Lucas Boyé have particularly benefited from his style of play.
Elche have so far an average of one goal conceded every 83 minutes, which in other words means that they practically concede one goal per game, while they have an average of one goal scored every 65 minutes.
Between the 11th and 20th minute of matches is the stretch in which Elche have scored the most goals so far, with a total of six goals out of the 26 total goals scored.
Rayo on the other hand are going through a very bad period, with four defeats and one draw in their last five games. They have scored just one goal and conceded nine goals in those matches.
In their last three games they have not been able to score a single goal. Fatigue is one of the main reasons for the team’s negative results, as they are still alive in the Copa del Rey as well, and for a team like Rayo, with a very limited squad, it is very difficult to keep up the pace with three games in less than seven days.
In 11 matches at Elche’s home ground, a total of 24 goals have been scored, an average of 2.18 total goals, so following this average we find it very likely that this match will have less than 2.5 total goals. This bet has odds of 1.57 at William Hill.
Elche go into the game with Gerard Gumbau and Gonzalo Verdú suspended and Lucas Boyé out through injury.
???? | Francisco
? “Es un reto muy complicado y muy bonito. Competimos en Primera, contra los mejores equipos de Europa. Todos en el Club trabajamos para lograr el objetivo” #MuchoElche ?
— Elche Club de Fútbol ? (@elchecf)
Rayo come into this game with the only absentee being Merquelanz, who is injured.
⚡️ Penúltimo entrenamiento del primer equipo antes del partido ante el @elchecf.#ElcheRayo #VamosRayo https://t.co/Qa3wO6WNXQ pic.twitter.com/13UFF73H3A
— Rayo Vallecano (@RayoVallecano)
Starting Lineups
Elche: Badía, Mojica, Bigas, Enzo Roco, Barragán, Mascarrell, Kike Pérez, Fidel, Tete, Carrillo, Pere Milla.
Rayo Vallecano: Dimitrievski, Fran García, Catena, Saveljich, Balliu, Comesaña, Valentín, Trejo, Alvaro García, Isi, Falcao.
Highlighted Player
Pere Milla
With the absence of Lucas Boyé for this game, Elche’s weight in attack falls on Pere Milla, a player with a great physical capacity, noted for his speed on the ball and a great shot on goal. He currently has seven goals to his name.
Most popular FaQ for Elche vs Rayo Vallecano
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The last match between these clubs ended in a 2-1 win for Rayo Vallecano, in October 2021.
Where will this fixture be played?
This game will be played at Martínez Valero Stadium, Elche.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at William Hill for Elche vs Rayo Vallecano.
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