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

Primera Division · 2021-22
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2 – 1
Full Time
Elche CF
Sun 17 Oct 2021 · 12:00 UTC Campo de Futbol de Vallecas HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 28' Gerard Gumbau
Unai Lopez 81' Y
Alvaro Garcia 90' Y
Y 90' Kiko Casilla

Overview

Match Preview

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Elche CF — La Liga at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.

Match Details

  • Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
  • Referee Ignacio Iglesias
  • Referee Jorge Bueno
  • Referee Fernando Tresaco Escabosa
  • Referee
  • Referee Jaime Latre

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 7 21
2 Club Atlético de Madrid 7 16
3 Real Betis Balompié 7 16
4 Real Madrid CF 7 15
5 Sevilla FC 7 13
6 Deportivo Alavés 7 11
7 RC Deportivo La Coruña 7 10
8 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 10
9 CA Osasuna 7 8
10 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 8
11 Villarreal CF 7 8
12 Athletic Club 6 8
13 Getafe CF 7 8
14 RC Celta de Vigo 7 7
15 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 7
16 Real Racing Club de Santander 7 7
17 Levante UD 6 5
18 Elche CF 7 5
19 Valencia CF 7 4
20 Málaga CF 7 3

Head-to-Head

3
3
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 6 games · Avg 3.0 goals Elche CF
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-17 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Elche CF

Recent Form

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Oct Elche CF H 2–1 W
02 Oct CA Osasuna A 0–1 L
26 Sep Cadiz CF H 3–1 W
21 Sep Athletic Club A 2–1 W
18 Sep Getafe CF H 3–0 W
11 Sep Levante UD A 1–1 D
Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Oct Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–2 L
03 Oct RC Celta de Vigo H 1–0 W
26 Sep Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–1 L
22 Sep Villarreal CF A 1–4 L
18 Sep Levante UD H 1–1 D
13 Sep Getafe CF A 1–0 W

Season Stats

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Elche CF
#10 Position #18
8 Points 5
7 Played 7
2 / 2 / 3 W / D / L 1 / 2 / 4
11 Scored 11
16 Conceded 17
-5 GD -6
1.14 PPG 0.71
29% Win % 14%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
0% Clean Sheets
Elche CF this season

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 10th (8 pts). Elche CF are 18th (5 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Sergio Camello 7 G 1 A
Alvaro Garcia 2 G 2 A
Elche CF
Fer Nino 5 G
Buba 1 G
Marc Aguado 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are looking to make home advantage count against Elche CF.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 14' The deadlock is broken! Lucas Boye gets on the scoresheet on 14 minutes.
  • 19' Elche CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 24' 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 Fidel suffering a number of foals already.
  • 26' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mario Hernandez makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 28' It’s a booking for Elche CF player. Gerard Gumbau gets a Yellow card.
  • 33' It looks surprising Rayo Vallecano de Madrid does not make any changes. Sergi Guardiola has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Elche CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 48' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 58' Elche CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 62' Fresh legs for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid! Randy Ntekja comes on to replace Sergi Guardiola.
  • 65' A change in the Elche CF ranks — Gerard Gumbau exits the field as Josan Fernandez enters on 65.
  • 66' Randy Ntekja is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 71' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Mario Hernandez is replaced by Kevin Rodrigues.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Josema Sanche as he leaves the pitch. Johan Mojica steps in for Elche CF.
  • 81' The referee calls foul for Unai Lopez. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 83' Santiago Comesana makes way for Pathe Ciss at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
  • 88' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Elche CF that had 239 games and scored 235 goals.
  • 90' Alvaro Garcia was booked on 90.
  • Elche CF will have plenty to reflect on. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Iraola

Elche CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fran Escribá

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lucas Boye 3
Randy Ntekja 2
Gerard Gumbau 1
Fidel 1
Tete Morente 1
Mario Hernandez 1
Francisco Garcia 1
Guido Carrillo 1

Head to Head

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

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2021-10-17 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Elche CF W 2021-10-02 CA Osasuna 1–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2021-09-26 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 3–1 Cadiz CF W 2021-09-21 Athletic Club 1–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2021-09-18 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 3–0 Getafe CF W 2021-09-11 Levante UD 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D

Elche CF Form

2021-10-17 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Elche CF L 2021-10-03 Elche CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo W 2021-09-26 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 Elche CF L 2021-09-22 Villarreal CF 4–1 Elche CF L 2021-09-18 Elche CF 1–1 Levante UD D 2021-09-13 Getafe CF 0–1 Elche CF W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.55 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Elche CF xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid58% Draw20% Elche CF22%
Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes72% 0% No28%
Avg goals/match: 4.12
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 77%
23%
± 3.5 58%
42%
± 4.5 39%
61%

Double Chance

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
78%
Draw or Elche CF
42%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Elche CF
80%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid44% Draw36% Elche CF20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
7.3%
3 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
5.3%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.5%
4 – 1
4.3%
1 – 0
3.8%
4 – 2
3.4%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Handicap Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers Push Elche CF covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 17% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 20% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 12% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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