The newly-promoted Vallecano will be eager to build on their impressive start to the season when they host Elche at the Estadio de Vallecas this Sunday, October, 11th.
Rayo Vallecano, following promotion have been on the run to avoid the relegation zone and the signing of Radamel Falcao, has helped them win four of their opening eight matches as they sit firmly inside the top-half.
Rayo Vallecano come from a 1-0 loss to Osasuna on the road a late goal Manu Sanchez. Earlier, Vallecano were on a 5 game unbeaten run and they have put it clear they will be targeting for a top-half finish this time around.
Vallecano would be confident of making it to the fourth position when they take on Elche this weekend but with just one win from their last three home matches against Los Franjiverdes it would not be an easy grab.
It’s important to note, Vallecano had scored two or more goals in four of their preceding six games and they have been on a roll at home for the past several months and have lost just four times at home in 2021.
Elche avoided relegation on the final day of the season last year and will be desperate for a win to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Elche are currently placed in the 14th position with 9 points and come to this fixture from a well-deserved win in their most recent outing against Celta Vigo in the match ended 1-0 in their favor.
Elche before this match were winless in ten of their former thirteen matches, they had lost 12 of their previous 16 road trips, and they have a total of just four wins away from home in the past 1 year period. Elche have actually managed to accumulate a decent defensive record this season, having conceded fewer goals.
Rayo Vallecano vs Elche head to head
The two sides have met 19 times since 1997 the home team having won only twice and 4 draws whereas Elche have won 13 times. Vallecano are in a fine form coming to this match having won 3 home matches in a row.
- Vallecano 2-0 Elche 17/01/21
- Vallecano 2-3 Elche 08/03/20
- Elche 1-1 Vallecano 05/10/19
- Vallecano 1-1 Elche 21/01/17
- Elche 2-1 Vallecano 20/08/16
Home
- Osasuna 1-0 Vallecano
- Vallecano 3-1 Cadiz
- Bilbao 1-2 Vallecano
- Vallecano 3-0 Getafe
- Levante 1-1 Vallecano
Away
- Elche 1-0 Celta Vigo
- Real Sociedad 1-0 Elche
- Villarreal 4-1 Elche
- Elche 1-1 Levante
- Getafe 0-1 Elche
Vallecano team news
Martin Merquelanzis the only missing for Rayo this weekend.
Elche team news
Diego Gonzalez Polanco, Gonzalo Verdu and Pedro Bigas will miss on injuries.
Prediction and Odds
- Vallecano win
- Goals over 2.5
