Rayo Majadahonda – Elche Prediction & Picks (16.12.2018)

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Rayo Majadahonda – Elche SOCCER PICKS

Rayo Majadahonda and Elche meet at Miniestadio Cerro del Espino, in a match for the 18th round of the Second Division. These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation. In this game the home factor may be decisive, since the Rayo Majadahonda presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.

Rayo Majadahonda:

The home team is currently in the 14 th position of the league, with 20 points won, after 6 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied at home against Deportivo La Coruña by (0-0). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Cádiz by (1-0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 1 draw and 11 losses in away matches, with 13 goals scored and 26 conceded; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 19 goals scored and 13 conceded. In the last 8 home league matches Rayo Majadahonda has a record of 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, so they have won 14 points out of 24 possible.

For this competition, they have not lost any of the last 5 home matches. In their away league matches there are a few frequent results at half-time: 0-0 (3 out of 8 matches) and 1-0 (3 out of 8 matches). The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches for this competition there is a tendency for few goals, since 4 of the last 8 matches they played ended with Under 1,5 goals. In 17 matches in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 9 times and never got the comeback. There are 2 periods that stand out in the last 10 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 5 of their 9 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘); He suffered 3 of his 8 goals between the minutes (16’-30 ‘).

Rayo Majadahonda arrives demotivated to this challenge, after losing 1-0 in the displacement to the Cadiz field. The team of Antonio Ortega usually acts in a 4-4-2, which privileges the exits through the lateral corridor. The two players responsible for bringing the panic to the defensive rival are Toni Martinez and Aitor Garcia. The last one is the best score of the team, with 4 goals scored. The local coach must have all the staff available for the match with Elche.

Probable alignment: Basilio, Isaac Carcelén, David Morillas, Francisco Varela, Ernesto Galán, Rafa, Aitor García, Óscar Valentín, F. Varela, Aitor Ruibal, Toni Martínez.

Elche:

After 3 wins, 8 draws and 6 losses, the away team is currently in the 18 th position of the league, with 17 points won. In the penultimate match, they tied in a match against Córdoba, by (1-1). In the last match, they tied in a home match against Sporting Gijón, by (0-0). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 6 victories, 5 draws and 4 defeats in his stadium. In the last 8 away matches for the championship Elche has 4 draws and 4 losses, so they have won 4 points out of 24 possible.

For this competition, they have not won any of the last 8 away matches. In the games that he played as a visitor for the championship there is a score that is often repeated at the end of the 90 ‘, the 1-1, which happened in 3 of his 9 games. In 17 matches in this competition, he never got the comeback in the 8 games in which he suffered the first goal. There are 2 periods that stand out in the last 9 away matches for all competitions: he scored 3 of his 6 goals between minutes (76’-90 ‘); He suffered 7 of his 16 goals between the minutes (61’-75 ‘).

The Elche team comes to this game after a draw, to zero, in the reception at Sporting de Gijón, a result that ends up being deceitful, for the goal opportunities created by both teams. In fact, Nick Blackman and Benja failed penalties in that game. The outsider team usually plays in a 4-3-3, which privileges the direct game, with the three players being responsible for putting into play the defensive rival Benja, Nino and Sory Kaba. Javi Flores, Manuel Sanchez and Borja Martínez must act in the midfield. Striker Sory Kaba is the best scorer of the team, with 7 goals. The technician will not be able to count on Francis Uzoho, for being in period of injury.

Probable alignment: José Juan, N. Lozano, Gonzalo Verdú, Tekio, Juan Cruz, Iván Sánchez, Javi Flores, Manuel Sánchez, Borja Giner, S. Kaba, Nino.


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