Saturday , 14 November 2026

Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Elche CF
2 – 1
Full Time
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Fri 18 Feb 2022 · 20:00 UTC Estadio Martinez Valero HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 7' Santiago Comesana
Raul Guti 32' Y
Y 68' Catena
Y 72' Mamadou Sylla
Y 75' Ivan Balliu
Ivan Marcone 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio Martinez Valero.

Match Details

  • Referee Alejandro Hernandez
  • Referee Jose Naranjo
  • Referee Jose Guzman
  • Referee Marcos Cerdan Aguilar
  • Referee Alejandro Muniz
  • Referee Ignacio Alonso (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 12 33
2 Real Madrid CF 12 30
3 Club Atlético de Madrid 12 28
4 Real Betis Balompié 12 26
5 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12 22
6 Sevilla FC 12 18
7 Athletic Club 11 16
8 RC Deportivo La Coruña 12 15
9 Villarreal CF 12 15
10 Real Racing Club de Santander 12 14
11 RC Celta de Vigo 12 13
12 Deportivo Alavés 12 13
13 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 12
14 CA Osasuna 12 12
15 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 12
16 Getafe CF 12 12
17 Levante UD 12 11
18 Elche CF 12 10
19 Valencia CF 12 9
20 Málaga CF 12 5

Head-to-Head

4
3
Elche CF 7 games · Avg 3.0 goals Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-18 Elche CF 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2021-10-17 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Elche CF

Recent Form

Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 2–1 W
11 Feb Sevilla FC A 0–2 L
05 Feb Deportivo Alavés H 3–1 W
23 Jan Real Madrid CF A 2–2 D
16 Jan Villarreal CF H 1–0 W
10 Jan RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 2–1 W
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb Elche CF A 1–2 L
12 Feb CA Osasuna H 0–3 L
05 Feb RC Celta de Vigo A 0–2 L
23 Jan Athletic Club H 0–1 L
09 Jan Real Betis Balompié H 1–1 D
02 Jan Club Atlético de Madrid A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Elche CF Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
#18 Position #13
10 Points 12
12 Played 11
2 / 4 / 6 W / D / L 3 / 3 / 5
14 Scored 15
20 Conceded 21
-6 GD -6
0.83 PPG 1.09
17% Win % 27%

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
86% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Elche CF this season
10% Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season

Elche CF are 18th (10 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 13th (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Elche CF
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
4/3
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
4/2
16-30
2/6
31-45
2/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
1/3
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Elche CF
Fer Nino 6 G
German Valera 2 G
Buba 1 G
Marc Aguado 1 G
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Sergio Camello 7 G 2 A
Alvaro Garcia 3 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Martinez Valero!
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 7' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Santiago Comesana.
  • 12' Omar Mascarell, a Equatorial Guinea defensive midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 17' Elche CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 22' Elche CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rayo Vallecano de Madrid backline.
  • 27' It looks surprising Elche CF does not make any changes. Oscar Trejo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 32' A moment of madness from Raul Guti on 32 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Elche CF will be frustrated.
  • 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Elche CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Elche CF winning 100% of all matches.
  • 47' Mario Suarez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 52' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 53' Francisco Garcia adds to his 0 season tally! Rayo Vallecano de Madrid lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 58' The energy levels are beginning to show. Francisco Rodriguez might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Ivan Marcone. He replaces Raul Guti on 62 minute.
  • 67' It’s high time Iraola made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 68' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 68.
  • 68' Elche CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ezequiel Ponce is hanging Fidel on the field on 68 minute.
  • 70' Mamadou Sylla is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sergi Guardiola at the 70 minute mark.
  • 72' Mamadou Sylla is having his name booked by the referee on 72.
  • 75' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 77' Guido Carrillo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
  • 80' The crowd applauds Esteban Saveljich as he leaves the pitch. Mario Suarez steps in for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
  • 84' Ezequiel Ponce makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Elche CF are in front.
  • 86' Radamel Falcao has so much to prove this time. He replaces Isi Palazon on 86 minute.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ivan Marcone on 90.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Diego Gonzalez. He replaces Pedro Bigas on 90 minute.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Elche CF to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Elche CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Francisco Rodriguez

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Iraola

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lucas Boye 3
Randy Ntekja 2
Sergio Camello 1
Gerard Gumbau 1
Fidel 1
Tete Morente 1
Mario Hernandez 1
German Valera 1

Head to Head

2022-02-18 Elche CF 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2021-10-17 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Elche CF

Elche CF Form

2022-02-18 Elche CF 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2022-02-11 Sevilla FC 2–0 Elche CF L 2022-02-05 Elche CF 3–1 Deportivo Alavés W 2022-01-23 Real Madrid CF 2–2 Elche CF D 2022-01-16 Elche CF 1–0 Villarreal CF W 2022-01-10 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–2 Elche CF W

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2022-02-18 Elche CF 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2022-02-12 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–3 CA Osasuna L 2022-02-05 RC Celta de Vigo 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2022-01-23 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Athletic Club L 2022-01-09 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Real Betis Balompié D 2022-01-02 Club Atlético de Madrid 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.84 Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF54% Draw24% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid22%
Actual: Elche CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Elche CF or Draw
77%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
46%
Elche CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF37% Draw43% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Elche CF

Handicap Elche CF covers Push Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 15% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 21% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Elche CF keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.