Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Prediction & Tips
Rayo Vallecano and Elche face at Estadio de Vallecas, in a match for the 9th round of the La Liga. The history of recent direct clashes between these two teams indicates total balance, as there was 1 draw and 1 victory for each team in the last 3 games. The last head-to-head between these two teams, in 16‑01‑2021, ended with the victory of Rayo Vallecano by (2‑0). In this match, the home factor can play an important role, as Elche has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Vallecano Analysis
After 4 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, the home team is in the 6th position, having won 13 points. In the penultimate match, they won at home, in a match against Cádiz, by (3‑1). This is a team that keeps their performance when they play away from their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in their stadium. Rayo Vallecano has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3 of the last 10 home matches. The team has conceded goals to its opponent in 6 of the last 8 matches they have played in this competition, so they haven’t been very strong defensively. In 8 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 4 times and have never been able to turn the score around.
Rayo Vallecano comes for this match after a 1-0 setback against Osasuna, putting an end to the three consecutive victories in this La Liga. In this game in front of his audience, the coach Andoni Iraola should keep his usual tactical scheme, that is, the 4-4-2, with Óscar Trejo being the team’s maestro: this player is very competent in creating and organizing the offensive process. On the other hand, forward Radamel Falcao is one of Rayo Vallecano’s best scorers with 3 goals scored. For this match, the home coach is without Martín Merquelanz due to physical problems.
Elche Analysis
The away team is currently in the 14th place, with 9 points won, after 2 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Real Sociedad, by (1‑0). In the last match, they won at home against Celta de Vigo, by (1‑0). This is a team that usually depends on the home factor, which is stronger when they play with the support of their supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 1 draw and 11 losses in away matches, with a total of 11 goals scored and 27 conceded. At home, they won 5 wins, 7 draws and 3 defeats, with a total of 20 goals scored and 14 conceded. In the last 4 away league matches Elche has a record of 1 win and 3 losses, having won 3 points out of 12 possible.
Elche comes for this match after a 1-0 win against Celta de Vigo, putting an end to the three straight matches without a win in this Spanish championship. Usually the coach Fran Escriba plays in 3-5-2 favoring defensive organization and counterattacks, especially through the corridors. It is important to emphasize the importance of Lucas Pérez in Elche’s tactical scheme: this player is the team’s top scorer with 2 goals. For this game, the visiting coach is without Gonzalo Verdú, Jony Álamo and Pedro Bigas, all with physical problems.
Rayo Vallecano – Elche FREE TIPS
Rayo Vallecano – Win @ 1.75
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
