Our Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Prediction: 2-1
Rayo Vallecano vs Elche in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Rayo Vallecano vs Elche prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rayo Vallecano's Last Match – Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Spain La Liga loss against Barcelona on March 22. In that match, Rayo Vallecano recorded 39% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barcelona | 61% | 9 (4) | 1.36 | 45 |
 Rayo Vallecano | 39% | 6 (4) | 1.82 | 42 |
Elche's Last Match – Aston Villa vs Elche
Elche will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Elite Club Friendlies success over Aston Villa on March 27. In that match, Elche saw 55% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aston Villa | 45% | 0 (4) | - | 20 |
 Elche | 55% | 0 (2) | - | 39 |
Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Stats
Key Stats
| Rayo Vallecano | Elche | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.71 | Defence Strength | 1.46 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rayo Vallecano are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Elche average 1.3 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Rayo Vallecano 14-9
Elche 13-21
What are the odds for this match?
Rayo Vallecano to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.75
Elche to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano (4-3-3) : Augusto Batalla, Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Luiz Felipe, Pep Chavarria, Isi Palazon, Oscar Valentin, Unai Lopez, Jorge De Frutos, Alemao, Alvaro Garcia
Elche (3-4-3) : Matias Dituro, David Affengruber, Pedro Bigas, Leo Petrot, Buba Sangare, Aleix Febas, Marc Aguado, German Valera, Tete Morente, Alvaro Rodriguez, Rafa Mir