Rayo Vallecano vs Elche: Relegation battle heats up

Rayo Vallecano will host Elche at the Estadio de Vallecas for matchweek 30 of La Liga on Friday. The home team, Rayo Vallecano, is currently in 14th position with 32 points, having recently lost 1-0 to Barcelona. Their last home match ended in a defeat. Elche, situated in 17th place with 29 points, is looking to improve their away record. The visiting team secured a 1-2 win against Aston Villa in a friendly match in their previous outing.

Historically, the last encounter between these two sides resulted in a convincing 4-0 win for Elche. Rayo Vallecano has struggled recently, being on a run of three consecutive matches without a win and suffering two consecutive defeats. Elche's away form also presents challenges, with only one win in their last nine away matches and a current streak of seven winless games on the road, including six consecutive defeats. Despite their struggles, Elche has managed to score in their last five consecutive matches.