Elche faces Rayo Vallecano in a Spanish La Liga match at 01:30. Elche, with 19 points from 16 matches, sits in 11th place, four points clear of the relegation zone and six points away from European competition. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last nine league games, including a 1-3 loss to Mallorca. However, Elche boasts a strong home record, remaining unbeaten in eight home games with four wins and four draws, conceding only three goals in their last six home matches, making them a formidable 'home dragon.' They rested key players during the midweek Copa del Rey, ensuring they are well-prepared for this crucial league fixture. Rayo Vallecano is positioned in 13th place with 18 points after 16 rounds, just one point behind Elche. They face no extreme pressure from European qualification or relegation. However, Rayo Vallecano has struggled in their recent league form, with a winless streak of six matches, including four draws and two losses. Their away form has also been poor, with no wins in their last three away games, managing only one point. They concede approximately 1.3-1.5 goals per away game, making them eager to secure points to reverse their negative trend. They secured a 3-0 victory in the Europa Conference League, but this match saw a heavily rotated squad, raising concerns about the fitness and form of their key league players. The prediction is for Under 2 goals for the match; also bet on Under 2.25 goals if available.