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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  Elche |
16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 19:20 | 19 |
| 13 |  Rayo Vallecano |
16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 16 | -3 | 13:16 | 18 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Elche predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Inaki Pena (GK), Alvaro Nunez, David Affengruber, Victor Chust, Pedro Bigas, Marc Aguado, German Valera, Martim Neto, Aleix Febas, Yago Santiago, Rafa Mir.
Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Augusto Batalla (GK), Ivan Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Nobel Mendy, Pep Chavarria, Pedro Diaz, Oscar Valentin, Fran Perez, Isi Palazon, Alfonso Espino, Alvaro Garcia.
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.
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Key Elche vs Rayo Vallecano league stats:
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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Correct Score Prediction
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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
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.
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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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: one or both teams drawing a blank, Elche with the -0.25 Asian Handicap as well as Rafa Mir (Elche) to finish with Over 2.5 shots.
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Elche vs Rayo Vallecano Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Elche are +140 for a La Liga win, with Rayo Vallecano being +210. The draw is on offer at +210 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 +104 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. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.
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Favourite Rafa Mir is available at +420 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
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
- La Liga: 29/04 2023 Elche 4 Rayo Vallecano 0
- La Liga: 03/10 2022 Rayo Vallecano 2 Elche 1
- La Liga: 18/02 2022 Elche 2 Rayo Vallecano 1
- La Liga: 17/10 2021 Rayo Vallecano 2 Elche 1
- Copa del Rey: 16/01 2021 Rayo Vallecano 2 Elche 0
- La Liga 2: 08/03 2020 Rayo Vallecano 2 Elche 3
- La Liga 2: 05/10 2019 Elche 1 Rayo Vallecano 1
Elche League Stats
Rayo Vallecano League Stats
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 2.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 59.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 63.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Elche this season are Rafa Mir (6), Andre Silva (4), Alvaro Rodriguez (2)
- Top Assistors for Elche this season are Martim Neto (3), Alvaro Nunez (2), Alvaro Rodriguez (2)
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Elche vs Rayo Vallecano Lineups & Team News
Always review the Elche vs Rayo team news before locking in your bets. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed La Liga lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Elche Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Elche Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Elche Lineups
Previous Rayo Vallecano Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Elche Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Eder Sarabia
Rayo Vallecano Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 17 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 49:20 | 43 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 34:16 | 39 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 31:13 | 35 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 30:16 | 34 |
| 5 | Espanyol | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 20:16 | 30 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 25:19 | 25 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 15:22 | 23 |
| 8 | Celta Vigo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 20:19 | 22 |
| 9 | Sevilla | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 24:24 | 20 |
| 10 | Getafe | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 13:18 | 20 |
| 11 | Elche | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 19:20 | 19 |
| 12 | Alavés | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 14:17 | 18 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 13:16 | 18 |
| 14 | Mallorca | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 19:24 | 18 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 20:24 | 16 |
| 16 | Valencia | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 16:26 | 16 |
| 17 | Osasuna | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 14:20 | 15 |
| 18 | Girona | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15:30 | 15 |
| 19 | Real Oviedo | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 7:26 | 10 |
| 20 | Levante | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 16:28 | 9 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 28:5 | 27 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 22:7 | 25 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 20:4 | 22 |
| 4 | Espanyol | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13:10 | 19 |
| 5 | Real Madrid | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14:5 | 18 |
| 6 | Elche | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12:5 | 16 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9:9 | 16 |
| 8 | Alavés | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11:9 | 14 |
| 9 | Real Betis | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14:11 | 13 |
| 10 | Valencia | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11:8 | 13 |
| 11 | Osasuna | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11:8 | 13 |
| 12 | Mallorca | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:9 | 13 |
| 13 | Getafe | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:6 | 11 |
| 14 | Sevilla | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12:13 | 10 |
| 16 | Girona | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8:14 | 9 |
| 17 | Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4:4 | 8 |
| 18 | Celta Vigo | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Real Oviedo | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2:10 | 6 |
| 20 | Levante | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6:16 | 1 |
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