Thursday , 2 July 2026

Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
Elche CF
4 – 0
Full Time
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Sat 29 Apr 2023 · 14:15 UTC Estadio Martinez Valero HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 26' Florian Lejeune
R 27' Florian Lejeune
Y 37' Iraola
Carlos Clerc 40' Y
Y 45' Alvaro Garcia
Y 71' Esteban Saveljich

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Mario Melero
  • Referee Angel Nevado
  • Referee Ignacio Iglesias
  • Referee Joan Mendez
  • Referee Pablo Morales
  • Referee Jose Luis Martinez

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

3
3
Elche CF 6 games · Avg 3.0 goals Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-29 Elche CF 4–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2022-10-03 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Elche CF 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
29 Apr Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 4–0 W
26 Apr RC Celta de Vigo A 0–1 L
23 Apr Valencia CF H 0–2 L
16 Apr Girona FC A 0–2 L
08 Apr CA Osasuna A 1–2 L
01 Apr FC Barcelona H 0–4 L
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Elche CF A 0–4 L
26 Apr FC Barcelona H 2–1 W
22 Apr Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 1–2 L
14 Apr CA Osasuna H 2–1 W
09 Apr Club Atletico de Madrid H 1–2 L
03 Apr Valencia CF A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Elche CF Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
#13 Position #8
43 Points 50
38 Played 38
10 / 13 / 15 W / D / L 12 / 14 / 12
49 Scored 41
57 Conceded 44
-8 GD -3
1.13 PPG 1.32
26% Win % 32%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Elche CF are 13th (43 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 8th (50 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Martinez Valero!
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for John Nwankwo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Iraola might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 26' Florian Lejeune is having his name booked by the referee on 26.
  • 27' The referee has no hesitation. Florian Lejeune is booked for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Red card on 27.
  • 32' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 37' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Iraola on 37 minutes.
  • 40' Carlos Clerc was booked on 40.
  • 45' Alvaro Garcia was booked on 45.
  • 46' Against the run of play, Tete Morente has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 46' Another change for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid made on 46 minute. Alvaro Garcia leaves to be changed by Abdul Mumin.
  • 51' Pere Milla has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 52' Lucas Boye has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 52 minutes.
  • 53' Fidel does the damage! The net is bulging and Elche CF surge ahead!
  • 58' Francisco Garcia has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 545 appearances.
  • 63' Another change for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid made on 63 minute. Pathe Ciss leaves to be changed by Raul de Tomas.
  • 68' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 69' Gonzalo Verdu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lautaro Blanco at the 69 minute mark.
  • 70' Gonzalo Verdu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lautaro Blanco at the 70 minute mark.
  • 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Esteban Saveljich on 71 minutes.
  • 72' What a moment for Gerard Gumbau! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 73' Time for substitution for Elche CF. Pere Milla is replaced by Nicolas Fernandez.
  • 74' Nicolas Fernandez is replacing Pere Milla for the Elche CF side.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Ezequiel Ponce. He replaces Lucas Boye on 75 minute.
  • 80' Both keepers have barely been tested. Elche CF and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 85' The 29-year-old Raul Guti has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 90' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Elche CF that had 236 games and scored 232 goals.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Elche CF 4-0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.

Lineups

Elche CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastián Beccacece

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Iraola

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lucas Boye 3
Randy Ntekja 2
Francisco Garcia 1
Guido Carrillo 1
Ezequiel Ponce 1
Unai Lopez 1
Sergio Camello 1
Gerard Gumbau 1

Head to Head

2023-04-29 Elche CF 4–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2022-10-03 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Elche CF 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

2023-04-29 Elche CF 4–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2023-04-26 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Elche CF L 2023-04-23 Elche CF 0–2 Valencia CF L 2023-04-16 Girona FC 2–0 Elche CF L 2023-04-08 CA Osasuna 2–1 Elche CF L 2023-04-01 Elche CF 0–4 FC Barcelona L

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2023-04-29 Elche CF 4–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2023-04-26 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 FC Barcelona W 2023-04-22 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2023-04-14 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 CA Osasuna W 2023-04-09 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–2 Club Atletico de Madrid L 2023-04-03 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.76 Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF49% Draw26% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid25%
Actual: Elche CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Elche CF or Draw
75%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
51%
Elche CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Elche CF36% Draw44% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid20%
Actual: Elche CF win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–0 not predicted
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Elche CF

Handicap Elche CF covers Push Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 15% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 22% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 14% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Elche CF keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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