Elche vs Rayo Vallecano Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Elche have been one of the surprise packages in La Liga so far this season as they take on an impressive and intense Rayo Vallecano side in the Community of Valencia.
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Elche preview: Impressive Elche
Following promotion to the top-flight last season, Elche have been one of the surprise packages of the campaign, as the home team begin firmly in the middle-of-the-table ahead of this weekend’s round of fixtures.
Under the management of Eder Sarabia, Elche edged past Eibar in the Copa del Rey, which was much-needed after a 2-1 loss to Real Mallorca last week, meaning they have managed just one win in their last nine games in La Liga.
Rayo Vallecano preview: Intense Rayo
Rayo Vallecano come into this one on the back of squeezing into the top eight of the league phase of the UEFA Europa Conference League as they hammered Kosovan champions Drita Gjilan by three goals to nil at Vallecas the other day.
That means the home team have now suffered just three defeats in their last 17 matches across all competitions as they continue to balance European and domestic commitments very well with their extremely intense style of football.
Elche team news: Silva out, Hector Fort a doubt
Predicted XI (3-4-3): Inaki Pena; Victor Chust, Affengruber, Pablo Bigas; Alvaro Nunez, Marcos Aguado, Aleix Febas, Neto; Yellu Santiago, Mir, German Valera
Unavailable: Diangana (Injured), Silva (Injured)
Questionable: Hector Fort (Injured)
Rayo Vallecano team news: Ratiu suspended
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Augusto Batalla; Balliu, Lejeune, Mendy, Pep Chavarria; Oscar Valentin, Gerard Gumbau, Alfonso Espino; Isi Palazon, Sergio Camello, Alvaro Garcia
Unavailable: Ratiu (Suspended), Ciss (International duty), Jorge de Frutos (Injured), Nteka (International duty)
Questionable: Mumin (Injured), Alemao (Injured)
Elche vs Rayo Vallecano prediction
Eder Sarabia has always been known for an attacking style of football and that has been the case this season. There has been no concessions given for the fact that they are playing at a higher level. Rayo, like Elche, play their own way no matter what, even as they compete on multiple fronts this season. The clash of styles would suggest that both teams scoring is a good bet for this one.
Elche vs Rayo Vallecano tip: Both teams to score
