Analysis and prediction for Elche vs Rayo Vallecano: Stealing 3 points.
The match between Elche and Rayo Vallecano in La Liga will take place at 00:30 on December 22nd. Nghe An newspapers, radio, and television will analyze form, provide football commentary, and predict the score.
Latest Elche vs Rayo Vallecano team news
Elche are likely to continue to be without Grady Diangana due to muscle issues, but otherwise the home team has a fairly strong squad.
Rafa Mir scored six goals in the 2025–26 season and will continue to occupy a place in the attacking line.
Coach Sarabia made several changes in the Copa del Rey match against Eibar, but key players will return to the starting lineup on Sunday.
On Rayo's side, Pathe Ciss and Randy Nteka are absent due to their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, while Andrei Ratiu is suspended.
Abdul Mumin will remain sidelined due to a long-term knee injury, while Jorge de Frutos needs further testing before his availability for the match can be determined.
Alvaro Garcia is in excellent form with nine goals in all competitions and the 33-year-old striker will continue to be a starter.
Latest predicted lineups for Elche vs Rayo Vallecano
Elche:
Pena; Nunez, Affengruber, Chust, Bigas; Aguado; Valera, Neto, Febas, Santiago; Mir
Rayo Vallecano:
Batalla; Balliu, Lejeune, Mendy, Chavarria; Gumbau, Valentin; Perez, Palazon, Pacha; A Garcia
Latest Elche vs Rayo Vallecano football match prediction
Elche have four wins, seven draws, and five losses in 16 La Liga matches this season, with 19 points placing them 11th, six points behind the top six.
Eder Sarabia's team entered the match after a 1-0 victory against Eibar in the Copa del Rey, but they had previously lost 1-3 to Mallorca in La Liga on December 13th.
Elche finished second in the Segunda Division last season to earn promotion back to the top flight, and their performance this season has been generally impressive.
The team in blue stripes has actually remained undefeated at home in La Liga this season, with four wins and four draws after eight matches, accumulating 16 points.
Meanwhile, Rayo have 10 points from nine away matches in La Liga, with a record of three wins, one draw, and five losses.
Rayo entered this match after a 3-0 victory against Drita in the Conference League group stage, placing them fifth in the overall standings and securing their place in the knockout round.
Inigo Perez's team drew 0-0 with Real Betis last weekend in La Liga, a result that leaves them 13th in the table with 18 points from 16 matches.
Los Franjirrojos finished eighth in La Liga last season to secure a European spot, and they hoped to repeat that achievement this season, but inconsistent form has prevented them from moving up the table.
Rayo lost 0-4 to Elche when the two teams last met in April 2023, and in their last three encounters, Elche won twice.
Latest Elche vs Rayo Vallecano score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Elche vs Rayo Vallecanoas follows:
- Sportsmole:Elche 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
- WhoScore:Elche 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
- We predict:Elche 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
When and where can I watch Elche vs Rayo Vallecano live?
To watch the Elche vs Rayo Vallecano match live in La Liga, taking place at 00:30 on December 22nd, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
