Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 17 match between Elche and Rayo Vallecano and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
With both Elche and Rayo Vallecano sitting comfortably mid-table, both teams will be out to strengthen their position when facing off this coming Sunday at Estadio Martinez Valero. Three more points could prove valuable in achieving their targets for this LaLiga campaign.
Elche are number 11 in the table on 19 points after 16 matches. Rayo Vallecano rank as number 13 with 18 points after 16 matches played.
Team form: Elche vs Rayo Vallecano
Elche Form
Elche beat Girona by 3-0, lost 3-1 against Mallorca, before defeating Eibar 0-1. Elche claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the LaLiga. They also drew three but remained undefeated, as they scored nine and conceded four goals.
Rayo Vallecano Form
Rayo Vallecano look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Jagiellonia Bialystok by 1-2, before drawing 0-0 with Real Betis. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Drita by a 3-0 scoreline. Rayo Vallecano claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the LaLiga. The scoreline from these matches reads eight goals conceded and six scored.
Betting stats for Elche and Rayo Vallecano
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Elche and Rayo Vallecano played across all tournaments.
- In 14 of the last 16 Elche home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Elche home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Elche matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Elche matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Elche matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Rayo Vallecano matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 8 Rayo Vallecano matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Rayo Vallecano matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Rayo Vallecano matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Rayo Vallecano away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: Elche vs Rayo Vallecano
Rafa Mir has been great for Elche lately, hitting the target three times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Rayo Vallecano are optimistic that Nobel Mendy doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Betting markets: Elche vs Rayo Vallecano
Full-time result
Elche won six of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing four in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Rayo Vallecano won five of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing two and losing three. Elche are on a fantastic streak of no less than 12 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Elche have not lost to Rayo Vallecano in 10 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Elche scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Rayo Vallecano scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Of the previous 10 outings, Elche scored the opening goal six times, whereas their opponents were first on target in five of their last 10 games. Elche have scored in 7 consecutive league meetings with Rayo Vallecano.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Elche, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Rayo Vallecano’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches.
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