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Full-time · Elche 4–0 Rayo Vallecano

La Liga · · Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

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Elche 4–0 Rayo Vallecano — Elche won this La Liga match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Elche: 3.75 to 1.15 in expected goals, from 18 shots to 18, ahead on xG from the fifth minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Elche beat Rayo Vallecano 4–0 at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in La Liga on Sunday 21 December. Elche have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Elche led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Elche: Héctor Fort (6’, assisted by Á. Rodríguez), Á. Rodríguez (67’, assisted by Bigas), Germán Valera (70’, assisted by Á. Rodríguez) and Martim Neto (90’, assisted by Josan).

Discipline

Adrian Cordero Vega, Spain showed five yellow cards — against 4.9 yellows a game across the last 7 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Elche: Aleix Febas (79’) and Josan (84’); Rayo Vallecano: Nobel Mendy (22’), Unai López (57’) and Florian Lejeune (82’).

What it changes

Elche have scored 49 goals, the eighth-most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Elche have conceded 57 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Rayo Vallecano have scored 41 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Rayo Vallecano have conceded 44 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Á. Rodríguez (Elche) 13.6, Martim Neto (Elche) 8.0 and Iñaki Peña (Elche) 6.3 led the match.

Next up

Elche next host Real Betis on 8 November 2026.

Rayo Vallecano next travel to Real Sociedad on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Elche: Elche v Real Betis, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Rayo Vallecano: Real Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Elche 4–0 Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
  • Venue: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero · Elche
  • Referee: Adrian Cordero Vega, Spain
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Elche 3 · draws 0 · Rayo Vallecano 3 · 3.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Elche 3W 0D 2L · Rayo Vallecano 3W 1D 1L

Elche 4–0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.25 / 1
Goals
against 1.38 / 0.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
2.43 / 6
Corners
against 4 / 5 · 0 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.29 / 4.86
Shots on target
against 5.29 / 2.86 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.71 / 3.86
Cards
against 1.86 / 2.43 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches
4.86 yellows
Referee · Adrian Cordero Vega, Spain
24.57 fouls a game
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over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 December 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 18 December 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameElche for / againstLineRayo Vallecano for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
1 for · 0.75 against n 8
Corners won
2.43 for · 4 against n 7
9.5standard
6 for · 5 against n 7
Shots
10.14 for · 13.86 against n 7
19.5standard
15.86 for · 9.86 against n 7
Shots on target
3.29 for · 5.29 against n 7
8.5standard
4.86 for · 2.86 against n 7
Fouls committed
14.86 for · 13.86 against n 7
21.5standard
14.86 for · 12.57 against n 7
Cards shown
1.71 for · 1.86 against n 7
3.5standard
3.86 for · 2.43 against n 7

Referee: Adrian Cordero Vega, Spain — 4.86 yellow cards a game, 0.14 red cards, 24.57 fouls over 7 matches.

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Elche

Elche Goalkeeper

Elche — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Iñaki Peña1090900 min343.4 /90141.4 /9000 /90
M. Dituro790630 min172.4 /9060.9 /9010.1 /90
Elche — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Elche before kick-off, to 18 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Iñaki Peña n 890
3.67/5
M. Dituro n 890
2.85/4

Elche Defensive

Elche — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Álvaro Núñez16881409 min211.3 /90161 /9060.4 /90583.7 /9090.6 /9010.1 /90
D. Affengruber15861291 min312.2 /90231.6 /90100.7 /90765.3 /90151 /9040.3 /90
Bigas1283993 min211.9 /90161.5 /9090.8 /90474.3 /9090.8 /9010.1 /90
Víctor Chust1178856 min252.6 /9060.6 /9080.8 /90444.6 /90151.6 /9050.5 /90
Adrià Pedrosa1152575 min243.8 /9091.4 /9010.2 /90365.6 /90121.9 /9030.5 /90
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Elche — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Elche before kick-off, to 18 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Aleix Febas n 890
13/2
3.67/6
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Álvaro Núñez n 886.9
0.94/2
0.95/2
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Rafa Mir n 880.6
26/4
0.63/1
Álvaro García
D. Affengruber n 888.3
0.95/2
0.54/0
F. Lejeune
Germán Valera n 870.1
14/2
2.45/4
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Elche — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Elche before kick-off, to 18 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Aleix Febas n 890
2.47/4
Álvaro Núñez n 886.9
1.77/3
Rafa Mir n 880.6
0.83/3
D. Affengruber n 888.3
1.87/4
Germán Valera n 870.1
2.17/3
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Elche Attacking

Elche — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Rafa Mir16721146 min60.5 /9000 /90372.9 /90221.7 /9050.4 /9050.4 /90
André Silva1264768 min40.5 /9000 /90161.9 /9080.9 /90141.6 /90101.2 /90
Á. Rodríguez1262740 min10.1 /9020.2 /90202.4 /9081 /90111.3 /90161.9 /90
Yago Alonso430121 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9021.5 /9043 /90
M. El Ghezouani22550 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9011.8 /9000 /90
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Elche — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Elche before kick-off, to 18 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Aleix Febas n 890
0.63/1
0.53/1
Álvaro Núñez n 886.9
00/0
00/0
Rafa Mir n 880.6
3.27/7
26/5
D. Affengruber n 888.3
0.43/0
0.11/0
Germán Valera n 870.1
0.53/0
0.32/0
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Elche — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Elche before kick-off, to 18 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Aleix Febas n 890
0.11/0
00/0
Álvaro Núñez n 886.9
00/0
0.32/0
Rafa Mir n 880.6
0.42/1
00/0
D. Affengruber n 888.3
00/0
00/0
Germán Valera n 870.1
0.21/0
0.21/0
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Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano Goalkeeper

Rayo Vallecano — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
A. Batalla24902160 min572.4 /90231 /9000 /90
Rayo Vallecano — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 18 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
A. Batalla n 890
2.34/2

Rayo Vallecano Defensive

Rayo Vallecano — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
F. Lejeune24892144 min381.6 /90271.1 /90130.5 /90974.1 /90391.6 /9030.1 /90
A. Rațiu20861713 min392 /90241.3 /9030.2 /901045.5 /90150.8 /9050.3 /90
Pep Chavarría17861462 min301.8 /90191.2 /90110.7 /90835.1 /90211.3 /9050.3 /90
A. Espino1363820 min171.9 /90101.1 /9000 /90434.7 /9091 /9000 /90
I. Balliu1165718 min91.1 /9060.8 /9040.5 /90253.1 /90111.4 /9020.3 /90
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Rayo Vallecano — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 18 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Batalla n 890
00/0
0.32/0
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F. Lejeune n 890
2.38/7
0.52/1
D. Affengruber
Álvaro García n 860.4
1.35/1
0.42/0
Rafa Mir
Isi Palazón n 867
1.36/1
3.57/5
—
Jorge de Frutos n 864.8
0.52/1
0.93/1
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Rayo Vallecano — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 18 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
F. Lejeune n 890
1.16/1
Álvaro García n 860.4
1.96/4
Isi Palazón n 867
14/1
Jorge de Frutos n 864.8
1.46/1
A. Rațiu n 886
2.17/5
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Rayo Vallecano Attacking

Rayo Vallecano — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Jorge de Frutos21651370 min50.3 /9030.2 /90261.7 /90120.8 /90201.3 /90161.1 /90
Sergio Camello1457797 min20.2 /9010.1 /90151.7 /9050.6 /90131.5 /90121.4 /90
Alemão1354697 min10.1 /9000 /90162.1 /9081 /9040.5 /9030.4 /90
R. Nteka261121 min00 /9000 /9010.7 /9000 /9021.5 /9043 /90
Álvaro García24621483 min80.5 /9040.2 /90301.8 /90161 /90231.4 /9070.4 /90
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Rayo Vallecano — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 18 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Batalla n 890
00/0
00/0
F. Lejeune n 890
16/2
0.52/2
Álvaro García n 860.4
1.54/2
0.21/0
Isi Palazón n 867
1.86/3
0.84/1
Jorge de Frutos n 864.8
1.44/3
0.53/0
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Rayo Vallecano — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 18 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Batalla n 890
00/0
0.11/0
F. Lejeune n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
Álvaro García n 860.4
00/0
0.21/0
Isi Palazón n 867
0.21/0
00/0
Jorge de Frutos n 864.8
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
ElcheRayo Vallecano
46%Possession54%
2.41Expected goals (xG)0.95
18Shots18
6Shots on target8
9Shots off target6
3Blocked shots4
16Shots inside the box8
4Corners5
1Offsides4
15Fouls11
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
8Saves2
343Passes401
80%Pass accuracy82%

Elche Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Iñaki Peña9000000009.2
John Nwankwo9000000006.9
D. Affengruber9000100006.9
Álvaro Núñez9000005107.3
Aleix Febas90000001Y7.3
Germán Valera9010111107.9
Rafa Mir8900510006.3
Bigas8001003008.3
Marc Aguado8000000207
Á. Rodríguez8012623109
Héctor Fort1210110108.2
Martim Neto sub7810112408.2
L. Pétrot sub1000000006.6
Josan sub10010020Y6.7
Yago Alonso sub1000000106.9
Adam Boayar sub10000000–

Rayo Vallecano Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
A. Batalla9000001006.5
F. Lejeune90001013Y6.3
Pep Chavarría9000001005.6
Isi Palazón9000212106.5
Álvaro García9000322006.3
Sergio Camello9000111007
N. Mendy75000001Y5.7
Unai López75001041Y6.3
A. Espino7500001406.3
Óscar Valentín6000221107.2
I. Balliu3300100005.6
Fran Pérez sub5700100005.9
Pedro Díaz sub3000110306.3
J. Vertrouwd sub1500000006.2
Luiz Felipe sub1500000006.2
Gumbau sub1500110106.5

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Elche v Rayo Vallecano — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
ElcheLWWLW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1 conceded per game
Rayo VallecanoWLWDW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.4 scored / 0.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Elche 3 · 0 draws · Rayo Vallecano 3 · 3.33 goals/game
  • 2023-04-29 Elche 4–0 Rayo Vallecano
  • 2022-10-03 Rayo Vallecano 2–1 Elche
  • 2022-02-18 Elche 2–1 Rayo Vallecano
  • 2021-10-17 Rayo Vallecano 2–1 Elche
  • 2021-01-16 Rayo Vallecano 2–0 Elche
  • 2020-03-08 Rayo Vallecano 2–3 Elche
League standing · 2025/26
Elche#15 pos43 pts38 pl-8 GD
Rayo Vallecano#8 pos50 pts38 pl-3 GD
Goals per game
Elche scored1.29
Rayo Vallecano scored1.08
Elche conceded1.5
Rayo Vallecano conceded1.16

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Elche 3.75 xG from 18 shots, Rayo Vallecano 1.15 from 18. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Alvaro Rodríguez 37' · 0.63 xGIván Balliu 29' · 0.60 xGAlvaro Rodríguez 53' · 0.33 xGRafa Mir 16' · 0.31 xGRafa Mir 13' · 0.13 xGAlvaro Rodríguez 37' · 0.12 xGSergio Camello 77' · 0.11 xGRafa Mir 48' · 0.10 xGDavid Affengruber 40' · 0.09 xGAlvaro Rodríguez 51' · 0.07 xGRafa Mir 13' · 0.07 xGFlorian Lejeune 83' · 0.06 xGRafa Mir 87' · 0.05 xGÓscar Valentín 26' · 0.04 xGIsi Palazón 83' · 0.04 xGRafa Mir 22' · 0.04 xGAlvaro Rodríguez 48' · 0.04 xGRafa Mir 60' · 0.03 xGÁlvaro García 78' · 0.03 xGFran Pérez 74' · 0.03 xGÁlvaro García 29' · 0.03 xGÁlvaro García 53' · 0.03 xGAlvaro Rodríguez 23' · 0.03 xGIsi Palazón 25' · 0.02 xGUnai López 36' · 0.02 xGÓscar Valentín 9' · 0.02 xGIsi Palazón 11' · 0.02 xGPedro Díaz 65' · 0.02 xGGerard Gumbau 86' · 0.02 xGUnai López 10' · 0.02 xGPep Chavarría 27' · 0.02 xGPedro Díaz 84' · 0.01 xGAlvaro Rodríguez 66' · 0.62 xG · goalGerman Valera 69' · 0.53 xG · goalHector Fort 5' · 0.29 xG · goalMartim Neto 90' · 0.27 xG · goal
Elche (attacking right)Rayo Vallecano (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Elche1843.75
Rayo Vallecano1801.15

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Elche led on xG, 1.70 to 0.80. At full time, Elche led on xG, 3.75 to 1.15. The widest gap was 2.60 xG to Elche, in the 90th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
3.81.900′15′30′45′60′75′90′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Elche 5 minGoal - Elche 66 minGoal - Elche 69 minGoal - Elche 90 min
Elche 3.75 xGRayo Vallecano 1.15 xGdots = goals · 36 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Elche and Rayo Vallecano?
In their last 6 meetings, Elche won 3, Rayo Vallecano won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Elche and Rayo Vallecano?
Recent form — Elche 3W 0D 2L; Rayo Vallecano 3W 1D 1L.

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