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Elche vs Rayo Vallecano: prediction for the La Liga fixture
On February 18, Elche will host Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. What to expect from this battle? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Elche
SpainElche got off to a confident start in Copa del Rey, team recorded an easy victory over Lejona (2:0), after that club narrowly beat Unionistas (1:0).
After that The White-Greens were drawn to play against Almeria and the Green-striped ones eventually recorded a comeback victory. After that team put up a brilliant performance in the round of 16 match against Real Madrid, but unfortunately, suffered a defeat in extra-time (1:2 a.e.t.).
After 24 rounds of La Liga Francisco's men have six victories and eight draws, delivering 26 points and a 14th position in the standings. After a draw against Real (2:2) hosts beat Alaves (3:1) and then suffered an away defeat to Sevilla (0:2).
Boye and Ponce won't feature in the match.
Rayo Vallecano
SpainRayo Vallecano surprisingly returned to La Liga - capital club finished 6th in Segunda, but it was enough to earn promotion. After a terrific start, which gave hope for a European qualification, Andoni Iraola's men took a step back and dropped out of Top-10.
After 23 rounds of the current season Vallecans have nine victories and four draws, delivering 31 points and an 11th position in the standings. Out of five latest matches The Red Sashes got only one point from a draw against Betis (1:1). Team scored and conceded the same number of goals, 27. In the latest round capital club lost to Osasuna (0:3).
Lopez and Merquelanz will miss the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
2 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches finished with that score
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Elche
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: no
In 3 out of 6 most recent matches no penalties were given
Tip and bets
We are expecting a match between two evenly motivated teams, both opponents won't mind to pick up some points. Head-to-head matches between these teams are usually extremely contested, so we are expecting another close game. We are expecting a successful offensive performance from both teams.
Our prediction - both teams to score
In 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches both teams managed to score and in two of these games opponents split points.
Our second bet is on a draw
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