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Fresh off a morale-boosting victory that finally pulled them out of the bottom three, Elche head to the Estadio de Vallecas on Friday night knowing that a result against Rayo Vallecano is vital to putting some much-needed distance between themselves and the relegation zone.
The visitors have been the worst travellers in the Spanish top flight this season and are still in the hunt for their first away win.
Rayo Vallecano, meanwhile, have held their own against most of their opponents at this stadium, losing only twice in 14 home games.
Read our Rayo Vallecano vs Elche prediction, preview and betting tips. You can also check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
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Rayo Vallecano vs Elche key stats
- Elche's last six games have all produced goals at both ends.
- Five consecutive clashes between these sides have gone above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Rayo Vallecano won the last three H2Hs at this stadium.
Rayo Vallecano vs Elche preview: Can Elche halt away curse?
| Rayo Vallecano | vs | Elche |
|---|---|---|
| 14th | Position | 17th |
| 32 | Points | 29 |
| 28 | Goals For | 38 |
| 35 | Goals Against | 46 |
| 8 | Clean Sheets | 6 |
| 13th | Home Rank | 8th |
| 14th | Away Rank | 20th |
Rayo Vallecano's recent run of results does not inspire much confidence, as they are coming off back-to-back 1-0 defeats and are without a win in three consecutive games.
Inigo Perez's troops will look to get some momentum going ahead of the first leg of their UEFA Conference League quarter-final tie with AEK Athens next week.
No team has more red cards than Rayo Vallecano in La Liga this season.
The hosts are expected to be without the services of Diego Mendez, who is still nursing a knee injury, while Nobel Mendy, Ilias Akhomach and Fran Perez will all need a final assessment to confirm their availability for Friday.
Perez's side also have a suspension worry, with Senegalese holding midfielder Pathe Ismael Ciss banned. The 32-year-old accumulated the maximum allowable number of yellow cards in the team's narrow defeat to Barcelona just before the international break.
Right-winger Jorge de Frutos, who is Rayo’s leading top scorer in the league this season, is expected to feature in the final third as the hosts eye a fourth straight win at home against Elche.
On the other hand, Elche halted their 12-game winless streak with a 2-1 victory over Mallorca in their last La Liga outing. The result was enough to lift Eder Sarabia's troops out of the relegation zone.
Hector Fort, who is on loan from Barcelona, has recovered from a shoulder injury and is expected to make Friday's squad.
Elche are the only La Liga team without an away win this season.
Additionally, John Donald (muscle), Victor Chust (physical discomfort), Grady Diangana (muscle), and Alvaro Rodriguez (physical discomfort) are all doubtful for this game, as all four players require fitness tests before their availability is confirmed.
The team's top scorer, Rafa Mir, who has found the net twice in his last four appearances, should feature prominently in attack for the visitors.
Rayo Vallecano vs Elche form guide & betting tips
| Rayo Vallecano | vs | Elche |
|---|---|---|
| D-W-D-D-L | Form | L-D-L-L-W |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 12th | Form Table | 17th |
| 6 | Goals For | 7 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 11 |
Whispers Predicts: Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Elche
At 1.80, Elche are considered favourites by the bookies.
Although the hosts are not particularly enjoying their best form, they are up against La Liga's worst travellers.
Interestingly, Elche have lost three consecutive trips to this stadium, and they conceded exactly two goals in each defeat.
Keeping in mind that Elche's last two visits to Estadio de Vallecas ended in 2-1 defeats, this exact result can be backed at 8.50.
> BTTS - Yes at 1.93 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 2.00 | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result - Rayo Vallecano at 1.80 | Likelihood: Probable
> Rayo Vallecano & BTTS - Yes at 3.90 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: 2-1 at 8.50 | Likelihood: Outsider