16 October 2021, 10:07 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Spanish LaLiga fixture between Rayo Vallecano and Elche CF kicks off at 13:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 17, at the Estadio de Vallecas.
Preview Rayo Vallecano La Liga, Oct 17, 2021
Preview Rayo Vallecano returns to Spanish La Liga action following the 1-0 defeat on the road to Osasuna before the international break. Rayo had held out on the draw, hoping to berth in safety with a point until Manu Sanchez (90’+1) broke hearts in stoppage time with a single strike. However, given that Rayo had no shots on target despite taking 7 shots and having 49% of the ball possession, the home team deserved the win. The game also saw Rayo put together 381 delicate passes. On Sunday, Andoni Iraola will look to restore his side to winning ways by picking up three valuable points against Elche. Rayo is in 6th place with 13 points after eight games, which has seen the club pick up 4W, 1D, & 3L. The club remains the second-highest scoring side in the league with 13 goals, only behind Real Madrid with 22. In the first-third, Rayo Vallecano conceded 8 goals and have a G.D. of +5. The club returns with a form that reads DWWWL after five games in the Spanish top-flight division. On Sunday, a 4—4—2 formation with the duo of Radamel Falcao and Oscar Trejo is expected in attack. Both players have contributed six goals to Rayo’s impressive campaign so far, with both splitting the haul and having three each. Right-back Iván Balliu remains doubtful for this fixture against Elche on Sunday.
Preview Elche La Liga, Oct 17, 2021
Preview Elche, on the other hand, picked up a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo before the international break. A single strike by Dario Benedetto (49’) was enough to decide the outcome of the game. The club saw plenty of chances in that game, having 5 shots on target after taking 12. Elche had 44% ball possession while putting together 325 passes. The club remains in 14th place on the LaLiga table with 9 points after eight appearances, which has seen Elche pick up 2W, 3D, & 3L. Elche have 5 goals, but have let in 8 at the back, leaving them with a goal difference of -3. Fran Escribá will look to follow up the win against Celta Vigo with another when he arrives at the Estadio de Vallecas alongside the Ones from Elche. A 3—5—2 formation, leaving Darío Benedetto and Lucas Pérez in attack is expected on Sunday. With the exception of Pedro Bigas, Elche have no major injury worries ahead of this clash.