Rayo Vallecano vs Elche tips and predictions

Home side predictably odds-on

With only 4 points between them it's sixth placed Rayo Vallecano versus 14th placed Elche.

There's no doubt that Rayo Vallecano start as favourites but there's nothing to get carried away with in the price. It's without much fanfare that they are picked to win though.

There's a sequence developing ahead of these sides squaring off. The hosts have logged 10 wins in their last 16 matches. With differing fortunes the travelling side has pulled up short at times. They've lost 12 of their recent 15 matches on the road. The stars are aligned for one more defeat here.

These home players have enjoyed a purple patch on their own soil. Rayo Vallecano scored three or more goals in 5 of their recent 7 home matches.

The visitors have lacked firepower in recent engagements. They've scored one or less goals in 18 of their last 20 matches. But while the stats imply their recent finishing might not have been clinical, they can't be ruled out. But don't count on it.

The last time these two sides met was in January when Rayo Vallecano won with a 2-0 scoreline so they'll be seeking a repeat performance.

The sportsbooks' prices suggest that one of these sides doesn't look likely to score in a match that's played on Rayo Vallecano's terms. However, with the odds-against BTTS Yes price available that's probably the most interesting of those prices.