Elche vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Dec 2025

La Liga Betting Preview: Elche vs Rayo Vallecano

Elche go head-to-head with Rayo Vallecano at Estadio Martínez Valero, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Sunday 21 December.

It could be that at least one of Elche or Rayo fail to get on the scoresheet here. Therefore, we’ll take the BTTS No option at -122 which means a nice return if our pick wins.

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Elche were beaten in their last La Liga game. Away from home at Estadi Son Moix, Mallorca claimed a 3-1 win. Eder Sarabia's side enjoyed 58% possession, with Pablo Maffeo (own goal) getting the goal.

Five days ago, Elche won 1-0 when visiting Eibar in the Copa del Rey.

Rayo Vallecano hosted Real Betis in their previous La Liga game, ending in a 0-0 draw at Estadio de Vallecas. The Madrid club managed seven shots on goal and enjoyed 59% possession.

On Thursday night, Rayo claimed a 3-0 victory when facing Drita at home in the Europa Conference League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Elche who were victorious when they last faced Rayo. At Estadio Martínez Valero, a 4-0 home triumph was recorded. The past 7 H2H games have involved three wins each and one draw.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Elche	22	5	9	8	30	32	-2	30:32	24
18	Rayo Vallecano	22	5	7	10	18	30	-12	18:30	22

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Elche have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. Los Franjiverdes have averaged 59.6% possession, 532.6 passes and 3.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 14.2 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Top goalscorer is Rafa Mir on 3 goals, while Alvaro Rodriguez and Andre Silva have both bagged 2. Hector Fort, German Valera and Alvaro Nunez are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Inaki Pena has kept 2 clean sheets.

Rayo have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 0.6 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. Inigo Perez's team have averaged 54.9% possession, 425.7 passes, 6.4 corners taken and 5.8 corners against, while conceding 0.7 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.

Jorge de Frutos has scored 2 goals, followed by Nobel Mendy, Alexandre Zurawski, Alvaro Garcia and Alfonso Espino on 1. Pep Chavarria has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games, while Augusto Batalla has 6 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Elche confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Inaki Pena (GK), John Donald, David Affengruber, Pedro Bigas, Hector Fort, Alvaro Nunez, Marc Aguado, Aleix Febas, German Valera, Alvaro Rodriguez, Rafa Mir.

Rayo Vallecano confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Augusto Batalla (GK), Ivan Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Nobel Mendy, Pep Chavarria, Unai Lopez, Oscar Valentin, Alfonso Espino, Isi Palazon, Alvaro Garcia, Sergio Camello.

Elche vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Elche vs Rayo Vallecano with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re keen to head to the BTTS market and take the -122 about the No selection which looks like value. Providing that either side draw a blank in this La Liga game, we will end up winning with our pick.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest La Liga injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Elche vs Rayo Vallecano league stats:

• The last 5 Rayo away matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 9 of the last 10 Rayo matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 2 Rayo matches have resulted in BTTS No

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.9% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -122 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Elche 1 - 0 Rayo

There are betting odds of +550 that Elche land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rafa Mir Over 2.5 Shots -161

Rafa Mir (Elche) has finished with over 2.5 shots in six consecutive La Liga home games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the Player Shots line, then you can land odds of -161 that this happens.

Latest Rafa Mir Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+400

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-270

Shots

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-

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Martim Neto To Score +750

Martim Neto (Elche) can be backed at +750 to be among the goals. He looks like a value bet to find the net and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer pick.

Latest Martim Neto Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+750

First

+1800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Shots

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -135

The past five Elche games have featured 5.60 corners on average. The corners tally could be lower than the line implies and that leads us to a wager at a price of -135.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Elche

Total

7.90 3.40 4.50

Home

7.60 4.70 2.90

Away

6.90 2.20 4.70

Rayo

Total

12.20 6.40 5.80

Home

13.30 8.40 4.90

Away

10.30 4.60 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-143

Elche Corners

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-120

Rayo Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-143

Most Corners

1

-109

X

+600

2

+115

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Elche vs Rayo Vallecano Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Elche are +150 for a La Liga win, with Rayo Vallecano being +210. The draw is on offer at +195 if you expect the game to finish level.

If Elche only draw with Rayo, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at +110 if they’re able to land a victory.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -128.

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Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+195

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+104

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-263

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-149

2

+105

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+110

2 Hcp +0.25

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-189

Over 2.5

+145

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-128

Favourite Rafa Mir is available at +400 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Rafa Mir (Elche)

First

+180

Anytime

+400

André Silva (Elche)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Álvaro Daniel Rodríguez Muñoz (Elche)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Álvaro García (Rayo)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Adam Boayar (Elche)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Yago Santiago (Elche)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Josan (Elche)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Rodrigo Mendoza (Elche)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Grady Diangana (Elche)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Óscar Trejo (Rayo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Aleix Febas (Elche)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Marc Aguado (Elche)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Martim Neto (Elche)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Gerard Gumbau (Rayo)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Pathé Ciss (Rayo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Florian Lejeune (Rayo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Unai López (Rayo)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Nobel Mendy (Rayo)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

André Silva (Elche)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-105

Álvaro Daniel Rodríguez Muñoz (Elche)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-130

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-130

Álvaro García (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-185

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

Adam Boayar (Elche)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Yago Santiago (Elche)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Rafa Mir (Elche)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-270

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-313

Grady Diangana (Elche)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Josan (Elche)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Rodrigo Mendoza (Elche)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Óscar Trejo (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-435

Aleix Febas (Elche)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Marc Aguado (Elche)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Gerard Gumbau (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Martim Neto (Elche)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Florian Lejeune (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Pathé Ciss (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Unai López (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Nobel Mendy (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-833

Rafa Mir (Elche)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-

André Silva (Elche)

Over 3.5

+106

Under 3.5

-

Álvaro Daniel Rodríguez Muñoz (Elche)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Álvaro García (Rayo)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Adam Boayar (Elche)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Yago Santiago (Elche)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Mendoza (Elche)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Grady Diangana (Elche)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Aleix Febas (Elche)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Marc Aguado (Elche)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

Martim Neto (Elche)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Florian Lejeune (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Elche haven’t lost any of their past nine games at Estadio Martínez Valero. Eder Sarabia's side have five wins, four draws and one loss in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Rayo haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches on the road. The Madrid club have recorded five defeats, four victories and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Elche overcame Rayo 4-0 when the sides last met at Estadio Martínez Valero. Elche have secured two wins from the previous 3 H2H games at Estadio Martínez Valero, with the other result being a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Elche Home Stats		5-4-1	2.30	1.50	0.80	4	6	5	5
Rayo Vallecano Away Stats		4-1-5	2.40	1.10	1.30	5	5	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Elche vs Rayo Vallecano Lineups & Team News

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