Rayo Vallecano vs Elche prediction 24.10.2026 | La Liga

Rayo Vallecano are one of the most stable mid-table teams in La Liga in previous years. However, in the first eight rounds of the 2026/27 campaign, Rayo Vallecano didn't impress and are only two points above the relegation zone. Benat San Jose's team improved in recent weeks, picking up five points in their previous three matches. In the most recent outing, Rayo Vallecano played 1-1 on the road against Getafe. The visitors finished the match with xG of 2.25, while the hosts had only 0.57, so San Jose's side will undoubtedly feel they deserved more than a point.

Rayo Vallecano's head coach was disappointed after a draw in the previous match. Benat San Jose commented, "We leave frustrated because we did everything we could to win. They scored a goal from one of their specialties, although the ball deflected off one of our players, and apart from that, I don't think they created many chances against us. Getafe defend well and keep possession of the ball, even when they're down to ten men."

Rayo Vallecano have some injury problems. Augusto Batalla and Luiz Felipe are unavailable for Saturday afternoon, while Randy Nteka and Andrei Ratiu are questionable, and their status will become clearer closer to kickoff.

After finishing only one point ahead of the drop zone last season, Elche's goal for the 2026/27 campaign remains the same. Martin Anselmi's team collected only seven points in the first nine games of the year, and it is obvious that Elche have another stressful season ahead of them. However, Los Franjiverdes played well in the previous weeks, picking up five points in the last three La Liga rounds. Last weekend, they drew 0-0 away to Villarreal. The hosts dominated throughout, but Elche's defense held firm to secure a big point against one of the competition's best teams.

After a draw in Villarreal, Martin Anselmi talked about his team's biggest strength. He stated, "When you're in the middle of a process, you shouldn't focus solely on the results, but rather on what you're doing and how you approach matches, whether you win or lose. We could have more or fewer points than we deserve. But the team is showing that it will fight until the very end, and it's demonstrating the maturity that will ultimately bring us more victories. The greatest strength of this team is its competitiveness."

Marc Aguado suffered an injury in the previous round and will not play on Saturday in Vallecas. Also, Yago Santiago is questionable for the upcoming tie.