Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Game Preview

Rayo Vallecano host Elche at Estadio de Vallecas in LaLiga, and the Rayo Vallecano vs Elche betting odds make the hosts the clear favorites on the moneyline.

Rayo have tied their last three league games, most recently a 1-1 tie away at Getafe. The attack keeps creating, but the results have stalled into a frustrating pattern.

Elche sit 18th in the LaLiga standings, yet they arrive unbeaten in three after a scoreless tie at Villarreal last weekend. Stubborn, sure, but this is still a side scraping for wins.

History favors the hosts. Rayo have won their last 4 home games against Elche in all competitions, though the overall head-to-head record sits at three wins apiece.

Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Recent Results

Rayo have won 4 of their last 10 games against all opponents, an underwhelming return for a group with this much attacking intent. Sergio Camello is the problem for opposing defenses, having found the net in 5 of his last 7 LaLiga outings, while Álvaro García keeps stretching teams from the left. The finishing is there. Protecting a lead is not.

Elche have come up short in 9 of their last 10 LaLiga outings, and that number matters more than the recent unbeaten stretch. They are dangerous down the wings and good at stealing the ball, so Valera and Lemar can hurt a Rayo side that struggles in aerial duels. They also know how to come back from losing positions.

Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Rayo Vallecano: Luiz Felipe (Injured/out), Augusto Batalla (Injured/out), Andrei Ratiu (Doubtful), Randy Nteka (Injured/doubtful)

Elche: Marc Aguado (Injured/out)

Rayo Vallecano

The Rayo Vallecano vs Elche lineups start with a long Rayo injury list. Luiz Felipe is done for the season with an ACL injury, and goalkeeper Augusto Batalla remains out with a fractured tibia until January, leaving E. Audero as the probable starter in goal. Andrei Ratiu and Randy Nteka (back) are both doubts, while Isi Palazón is in line to start in the No.10 role.

Elche

Elche will be without Marc Aguado, who has an ankle injury and is not expected back until mid-November. Federico Redondo is in line to start in the back line, with Javier Morcillo moving into midfield.

Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Predicted Lineup

Rayo Vallecano

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: E. Audero; A. Pedrosa, M. Sadick, F. Lejeune, I. Balliu; P. Ciss, U. López; Á. García, I. Palazón, J. de Frutos; S. Camello (probable XI)

Elche

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Dituro; R. Revivo, F. Redondo, V. Chust, B. Sangaré; J. Morcillo, G. Villar; G. Valera, T. Lemar, L. Cepeda; F. Niño (probable XI)

Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 29+ shots taken in 3 of the last 3 meetings between Elche and Rayo Vallecano (LaLiga).
• Both teams have scored in 8 of Rayo Vallecano's last 8 games (LaLiga).
• Pathé Ciss has been carded in 4 of his last 4 appearances (LaLiga).
• Álvaro García has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 appearances against Elche (LaLiga).
• Isi Palazón has won 2+ fouls in 5 of his last 6 appearances against Elche (LaLiga).

Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Rayo Vallecano vs Elche prediction is a home win, with Elche still getting on the scoresheet. Rayo carry a 52.91% home-win projection, while Elche sit at just 24.74%, and Camello and Palazón give the hosts more ways to break down a back line. Rayo's habit of letting leads slip is the reason this one stays open at both ends rather than turning into a shutout.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Of our Rayo Vallecano vs Elche best picks, this Total Goals Over/Under play is the strongest. The projection lands on 3.14 total goals, comfortably clear of this line. On top of that, there have been 3+ goals scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings between Elche and Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga.

Both teams to score: Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. In the Both Teams To Score market, the Yes side carries a 60.33% projection, with Elche expected to contribute more than a goal of their own. Elche have also scored 2+ goals in 6 out of 9 games against Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga, so a clean sheet for the hosts feels like a stretch.

Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Same Game Parlay

Our Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Same Game Parlay picks lean on Rayo: Pathé Ciss to be shown a card, Sergio Camello to score and take over 2.5 shots, plus over 12.5 total corners.

Pathé Ciss has picked up a card in all four of his LaLiga outings this season. Rayo struggle to avoid fouling in dangerous areas, and Ciss sits right in the firing line in midfield.

Sergio Camello in the Anytime Goalscorer market is the obvious anchor. The forward has found the net in five of his past seven LaLiga appearances and leads the line for a side that keeps creating.

Camello over 2.5 in the Player Shots market fits the same story. He has fired 3+ shots in six of his previous seven LaLiga games, and Rayo love to shoot from distance.

Over 12.5 in the Total Corners market rounds it off. Rayo Vallecano have piled up 14+ corners in five of their last seven LaLiga fixtures, helped by a side that crosses often and plays with width.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Talking Points

The set-piece battle could decide this one. Rayo rate highly on attacking set pieces and Elche are vulnerable in aerial duels, which makes every Rayo corner a real threat. Elche lean heavily on the offside trap, a risky setup against a Rayo side that attacks through the middle and fires away from long range. Discipline is the other storyline: Elche have picked up 2+ cards in nine of their past ten outings against Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga, so expect a messy, physical game. It is listed on M+ LaLiga TV.

Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Predictions FAQs

When is the Rayo Vallecano vs Elche LaLiga game?

The game kicks off at 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT on Saturday. It is played at Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid.

Where is Rayo Vallecano vs Elche being played?

The game is being played at Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid.

Where can I watch Rayo Vallecano vs Elche?

The game is listed on M+ LaLiga TV.

Which players are missing for Rayo Vallecano vs Elche?

Rayo Vallecano are without Luiz Felipe and Augusto Batalla through injury, with Andrei Ratiu and Randy Nteka doubtful. Elche are without Marc Aguado, who has an ankle injury.

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