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Elche vs Rayo Vallecano prediction

La Liga · Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 8:00 AM ET · Estadio de Vallecas · ESPN Deportes

Result

Final: Elche 3, Rayo Vallecano 0 (Elche won). Mel’s pick (Rayo Vallecano win 57% of the time) was wrong. On the total, Mel’s lean was right.

Mel’s pick

Rayo Vallecano win 57% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.

Projected score

Elche 1, Rayo Vallecano 2 expected goals.

Mel vs the betting line

The total is 2.5; Mel projects 3.1 goals, a lean to the over.

Recent form

Elche (1-4-4) scored 2 and allowed 2.2 goals a game over their last 5.

Rayo Vallecano (2-3-3) scored 1.6 and allowed 1.8 goals a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel, weather and the betting market. Updated Oct 24, 4:07 AM ET.

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