Elche – Rayo Vallecano

Match analysis

Elche host Rayo Vallecano in a clash that could prove pivotal for both sides’ survival hopes. Sitting 19th with just two points from five games and a meagre –7 goal difference, the home side will be desperate to snap a winless streak that has already seen three defeats. Rayo, meanwhile, sit in 16th place, holding four points and a –6 goal margin, having managed a solitary victory and a draw but still vulnerable after three losses. The recent head‑to‑head record offers little comfort for either team, as both have struggled to find the net consistently this season. A point here could see Rayo inch closer to safety, while Elche will be looking to turn their fortunes around before the relegation battle deepens.