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Elche vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction LaLiga 21.12.2025

Alexandru Florin 20 December 2025

Elche vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction LaLiga

Elche vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction and Betting Tips for the LaLiga, scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 17:30 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1 and LaLiga TV. This intriguing clash takes place at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, where the hosts look to capitalize on their recent momentum. Elche has been remarkably steady at home, while Rayo is desperate to find some offensive rhythm after a dry spell. In this article, you will discover a detailed Spain League Prediction from our expert XpertStats tipsters.

Elche CF remains undefeated in their last 8 matches played at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.
Rayo Vallecano has struggled significantly in front of goal, failing to score in 4 of their last 5 outings.
The home side averages 1.5 goals per game when playing in front of their own supporters this season.
Rayo Vallecano’s away fixtures average 2.33 total goals, though they have fired blanks in 50% of matches.
Defensive resilience is key for Rayo, who have kept 3 clean sheets in their most recent 5 games.
Elche has seen both teams score in 63% of their total matches throughout the current campaign.

Elche CF has transformed their home ground into a genuine fortress, remaining unbeaten in their last 8 matches there. They play with a certain swagger in front of their fans, averaging 1.5 goals scored per game. Defensively, they are equally impressive, conceding only 0.63 goals on average at home. Will they be able to maintain this balance? With BTTS landing in 50% of their home games, they aren’t totally impenetrable, but their organization is top notch. It is hard to see them crumbling here.

Rayo Vallecano manager Iñigo Pérez celebrated a historic milestone after his side dismantled Drita to secure a place in the Conference League round of 16. Despite their impressive form, Pérez downplayed favorites status, instead labeling his squad as a "dangerous" opponent for anyone in the knockout stages. He praised the group's tactical discipline and the reliability of key players like Florian Lejeune during this successful European campaign.

Source: mundodeportivo.com

Over 24.5 Fouls @1.52
The tactical setup for Sunday suggests a very physical encounter, making the over 24.5 fouls market particularly appealing. Rayo Vallecano has been struggling for goals, which often forces a team to rely on "dark arts" and tactical fouling to stay competitive. They commit nearly 15 fouls per away game, which is one of the higher averages in the league. Meanwhile, Elche is very adept at winning fouls, being brought down 14.63 times on average per home match. With Elche enjoying an unbeaten home run, Rayo will likely use physical pressure to disrupt their rhythm. The combined average of fouls per match for these two sides is 26.23, providing a healthy margin over the 24.5 line. Given the stakes for both teams, especially with Rayo desperate to snap a winless streak, neither side will shy away from a heavy challenge. It’s hard to imagine a clean, flowing game here.