Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs Elche Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Los Franjiverdes dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

Rayo Vallecano will now lock horns with Elche for their matchweek 30 contest of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This is going to be an interesting contest, taking place at the Estadio de Vallecas.

Los Franjirrojos have secured back-to-back losses in their last two matches. They faced a 0-1 defeat at the hands of FC Barcelona in their previous outing. With just seven wins in 29 matches, Rayo Vallecano are in 14th place on the league table. They will be at home for their next one and will be eager to make a comeback now.

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Elche CF secured a 2-1 win against Mallorca in their last league outing. They made a strong comeback in the second half to secure three points. Los Franjiverdes also secured a win in their recent friendly against Aston Villa. They have been very inconsistent with their performances this season and are placed 17th on the LaLiga points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas
• Date: Saturday, April 4
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 AM IST (Friday, April 3; 07:00 PM GMT/ 02:00 PM ET/ 11:00 AM PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Vallecano: D-W-D-L-L

Elche: D-L-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano)

The 29-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Rayo Vallecano. In the ongoing campaign, he has scored 10 goals and has an assist to his name in 27 league matches. Even though Jorge de Frutos has not been in top form lately, he is going to play an important role for the hosts.

Rafa Mir (Elche)

Rafa Mir will once again be looking to step up his game so that he can come up with a top performance for Elche CF. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in the previous league outing against Mallorca. In 24 LaLiga appearances this season, he has scored eight goals and will be eager to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• Rayo Vallecano are winless in their last three matches.
• Elche are on a two-match winning run.
• Los Franjiverdes has scored eight goals in their last two outings against Los Franjirrojos.

Rayo Vallecano vs Elche: Betting Tips and Odds

• Rayo Vallecano to win @4/5 Ladbrokes
• Jorge de Frutos to score @2/1 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 bet365

Injury and Team News

Rayo Vallecano will miss out on the services of Pathe Ciss. He is suspended. Ilias Akhomach might also sit out due to a lack of fitness.

John Donald Chetauya, Hector Fort and Marc Aguado are likely to miss out on the services of Elche CF due to their fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 46

Vallecano won: 12

Elche won: 28

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Batalla (GK); Ratiu, Lejeune, Felipe, Chavarria; Diaz, Valentin; Martin, Gumbau, Perez; De Frutos

Elche predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Dituro (GK); Affengruber, Chust, Bigas; Morente, Diangana, Redondo, Febas, Valera; Mir, Rodriguez

Match Prediction

The hosts are going to be under pressure due to their current run of form, but Los Franjiverdes will be looking to use it to their advantage. Rayo Vallecano are likely to come out on top to secure three points in their upcoming LaLiga clash against Elche CF.

Prediction: Vallecano 2-1 Elche

Telecast Details

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