Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano: match statistics
Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Elche CF played against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on December 21, 2025. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Elche CF has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Rayo Vallecano has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Elche CF scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.25. Rayo Vallecano scores 0.81 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Elche CF's games and 31% of Rayo Vallecano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 25%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rayo Vallecano has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.30 per game. Elche CF takes 11.0 shots per game, while Rayo Vallecano takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Elche CF leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Rayo Vallecano leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Elche CF's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Rayo Vallecano, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Elche CF | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.19 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Elche CF is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Elche CF · 0.8 pts / game - Rayo Vallecano
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Elche CF is 47% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - Elche CF · 0.81 goals / game - Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - Elche CF · 1 goals / game - Rayo Vallecano
Elche CF scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Rayo Vallecano keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 meczów).
Rayo Vallecano scores in 50% of games (8 of 16 meczów), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Elche CF
Over / Under - Rayo Vallecano
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rayo Vallecano is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Elche CF · 1.13 pts / game - Rayo Vallecano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Elche CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rayo Vallecano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Elche CF
Rayo Vallecano
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Elche CF | Liga | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.44 | 2.54 | ▼ 1.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 51% | ▼ 31% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 46% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 67% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 81% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano?
The La Liga match finished Elche CF 4:0 Rayo Vallecano. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano?
Elche CF score 1.19 goals per game on average and Rayo Vallecano 0.81. The La Liga average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Elche CF's matches and 31% of Rayo Vallecano's.
What form are Elche CF and Rayo Vallecano in?
Over the last 5 games Elche CF have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Rayo Vallecano 0-4-1 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Elche CF vs Rayo Vallecano: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.