LiontipsReal Sociedad vs Elche. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Real Sociedad won a Spanish Cup not too long ago, though it was a previous year edition of that tournament, but final was played this year and Sociedad beat Athletic in there. Team failed in the Super Cup, where Basques lost to Barcelona in the first game, and also in this year edition of Spanish Cup - The Royal Club was eliminated in the round of 16, where they were beaten by Betis (1:3 a.e.t.).
The White and Blues were knocked out of Europa League in the first knock-out stage, where they lost to Manchester United with a 0:4 score on aggregate.
In La Liga Imanol Alguacil's team has 14 wins and 11 draws after 34 rounds, which brought them 53 points and fifth spot in the standings. After two winning games against Celta (2:1) and Eibar (1:0) hosts lost to Huesca (0:1).
You can't underestimate their attacking force - Sociedad scored 51 goals this season.
There are many sidelined players in the squad. Illaramendi, Merino, Munoz, Fernandez and Sangalli, who has a knee injury, are on injuried list. Gonzalez and Pacheco are isolated due to coronavirus.
Elche returned to the top division after an eight year absence, moreover, they got promoted from the 6th place in Segunda, but they failed to succeed in La Liga. Over 34 rounds White-Greens secured only six wins and 12 draws, which gave them 30 points and 19th place, which is in the relegation zone.
They are only one point away from the 16th position. After a draw vs. Valladolid (1:1) and a win over Levante (1:0) Fran Escriba's side lost a home game to Atletico (0:1), which we gave our prediction on.
Team's weakest link is their offense, they scored only 29 goals this season. The Green-stripped ones also failed in the Spanish Cup. After a successful games against Bunol and La Nucia Valencian club lost to Rayo Vallecano (0:2). We should mention that guests won only once out of their last nine matches.
Mojica and Carrillo, who has a muscle injury, won't play in an upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 2:1
Real Sociedad won 3 out of last 4 head-to-head games
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In last two H2H games teams scored only in one half
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in last two H2H games
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In every third head-to-head match penalty was given
Tip and bets
Elche is trying their best to avoid relegation, while hosts almost secured a Europa League spot, but they are only two points above the seventh place. Guests won't have many chances to win this clash, but if they will try, White-Greens can snatch a draw.
Basques have many injured players, plus they don't have much motivation left, so Valencian club will have a good chance to pick up a point.
Our prediction - Elche to not lose.
We don't think that we'll see many goal opportunities in this game, we think that the outcome will be decided by one or two mistakes. In our opinion, it will be a low-scoring game.
Second bet is on a total under 2,5 goals
