Rayo Vallecano (14th, 9 pts) host Elche (18th, 7 pts) in the La Liga. Rayo Vallecano have taken 8 points from their last 5 games (DDWLW) and Elche 6 points from 5 (DDWLD). Rayo Vallecano: over 1.5 goals in each of their last 14 league games.
Our model favours Rayo Vallecano at 44% to Elche's 27%. Expected goals are 1.35 for Rayo Vallecano and 1.00 for Elche, and the most likely score is 1-1 (13%).
The model expects a tighter game than usual: Under 2.5 is 58%, while 56% of La Liga matches go over 2.5. In their last 5 meetings, Rayo Vallecano won 2 and Elche won 3; 4 had over 2.5 goals.
Under 2.5 goals is the model's clearest call at 58%, which still fails about 4 times in 10.
Who will win Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Elche CF?
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are favoured at 44%, but the draw and a Elche CF win together still account for 56%. Recent form: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid DDWLWL, Elche CF DDWLDL (latest first).
Our model gives both teams to score a 51% chance: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid score in about 74% of simulated outcomes and Elche CF in about 63%, and both need to happen.
90-minute scores, our fixtures plus football-data.co.uk history.
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Rayo Vallecano v Elche?
Our model makes Rayo Vallecano the more likely winner at 44%: Rayo Vallecano 44%, draw 28%, Elche 27%. Rayo Vallecano won 2 of 3 home games this season.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Rayo Vallecano v Elche?
Over 2.5 goals is 42% and under 2.5 is 58%, with expected goals of 2.4. Under 2.5 in 3 of 5 Elche away games this season.
What is the most likely score?
1-1 at 13%. Even the most likely score usually has only about a 10–14% chance, so most correct-score picks lose.
How have Rayo Vallecano and Elche played recently?
Latest first: Rayo Vallecano DDWLW, Elche DDWLD (W win, D draw, L loss). ProbaPredict grades every pick after full time.
Pick = the single most likely outcome among home/away win, Over/Under 1.5/2.5/3.5 and BTTS. Shading = probability.Darker teal means a higher model probability. Bold marks the most likely of home, draw and away. ✓ and ✕ show graded results after full time.
Pick = the single most likely outcome among home/away win, Over/Under 1.5/2.5/3.5 and BTTS. Shading = probability.Darker teal means a higher model probability. Bold marks the most likely of home, draw and away. ✓ and ✕ show graded results after full time.