Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Tips & Preview – Hosts to end recent slump in bottom seven clash

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Rayo Vallecano host Elche in a crucial La Liga clash.
Rayo seeking to capitalize on their strong home record.
Expect a high-scoring game with both teams likely to score.

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Rayo Vallecano vs Elche

Rayo Vallecano welcome Elche to Estadio de Vallecas for Friday night action in the Spanish La Liga, with only three points separating both sides.

Rayo must regain their form and are looking to get back to winning ways on their return from the international break. The visitors, meanwhile, are in search of all available points to extend their lead over the relegation zone.

Rayo Vallecano News

Rayo Vallecano must find a way to come out of their recent slump, having suffered back-to-back defeats before the break. A Ronald Araujo goal was the difference as they lost 1-0 to leaders Barcelona in their last match.

Before then, Inigo Perez’s side had not lost in seven consecutive games, winning three and playing out four draws. Although they failed to find the net in their last two games, Rayo hit the target in their previous eight. Two clean sheets in their last 10 fixtures speak to their defensive woes.

Los Franjirrojos are also strong at home, with only two losses in the last 15 games on their own turf. Seven of those fixtures ended with a win for Rayo, who have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 10 home matches.

Elche News

Elche have struggled this season, having spent most part in the bottom three in La Liga. However, they are on a two-game winning streak, including sealing a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in a friendly last time out.

The Green-striped ones sit 17th in the table, only one point above Mallorca, who they defeated 2-1 in their last league outing. The result marked their first win in 13 competitive matches, with Elche recording eight losses in that stretch. Amid their woes, they have scored in all but one of their last 15 matches in all competitions, keeping only two clean sheets to highlight their struggles.

Eder Sarabia’s men haven’t found an answer for their poor travels, with seven losses in their last nine away matches. They are on a six-game losing streak on the road, but have found the net in each of their last nine away games. The games are usually high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals produced in their last six away matches.

Head to Head

Elche hold a 5-3 advantage over Rayo Vallecano in the last 10 meetings between these two teams. They have won the last two, including securing a 4-0 victory over Rayo in the reverse fixture.

Verdict

Rayo Vallecano v Elche

Rayo Vallecano have won seven of their last 15 home matches, while Elche are on a six-game losing streak on the road. This points towards a clean victory of the hosts.

Despite their woes, Elche have scored in 14 of their last 15 games. This makes both teams to score an appealing pick. Five of Rayo’s last 10 home games have seen at least three goals scored, the same for Elche in their last six away matches. Backing over 2.5 goals is a no-brainer.

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