Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 10 match between Rayo Vallecano and Elche and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Mid-placed Rayo Vallecano face relegation-threatened Elche at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas in round 10 of the LaLiga in a match that kick-offs on Saturday. The visitors have a lot more at stake, but are lacking in quality.
Rayo Vallecano approach the next LaLiga round as number 13 in the table, having claimed nine points this season so far. With eight games behind them, Elche amassed seven points, placing them as number 18 before their next fixture.
Form: Rayo Vallecano vs Elche
Rayo Vallecano Form
The Rayo Vallecano team look in good shape before their match against Elche, as they seek to remain unbeaten. Firstly, they beat Espanyol 2-1, then they held Osasuna to a 1-1 draw. Their last outing resulted in a hard fought 1-1 draw Getafe. Rayo Vallecano claimed three wins in their last six matches at home in the LaLiga, while also drawing three but lost none. They scored 12 and conceded eight goals.
Elche Form
In their previous three outings, Elche won by 1-3 against Espanyol, drew 0-0 with Celta Vigo, before also drawing 0-0 against Villarreal. Elche claimed just one win from the last six away games in the LaLiga. They also drew four and were defeated one times, as they were outscored by seven goals to eight.
Betting facts for Rayo Vallecano and Elche
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Rayo Vallecano and Elche. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 13 of the last 15 Rayo Vallecano home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Rayo Vallecano matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Rayo Vallecano home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Rayo Vallecano matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Rayo Vallecano have won 3 of the last 4 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 5 of the last 7 Elche away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Elche away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Rayo Vallecano vs Elche
It is difficult to look past Fer Nino, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target four times in recent LaLiga matches for Elche, with a total for the season saying five goals scored in this LaLiga campaign. With six goals lately for Rayo Vallecano in the LaLiga, Sergio Camello is also a player to look out for.
Betting markets: Rayo Vallecano vs Elche
Full-time result
Rayo Vallecano won seven of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew three and lost none. Elche won two games, drew four and lost four in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Rayo Vallecano are on a fantastic streak of no less than 12 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Rayo Vallecano have beaten Elche in 4 consecutive home league meetings
Both teams to score
Rayo Vallecano scored first in six of their last ten home games. Elche got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 9 consecutive Rayo Vallecano games Elche managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Rayo Vallecano have scored in 9 consecutive home meetings with Elche.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Rayo Vallecano, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Elche, who scored 1.3 times on average in these matches. Rayo Vallecano are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 15 matches.
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