Elche vs Alaves. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga

Elche returned to the top-flight after they were relegated from 13th place because of financial fraud and a massive debt six years ago. Team also promoted from the sixth place in Segunda, which is a rare occasion.

Since the first matches it became clear that White-Greens are below La Liga level, which affected their results. In the Spanish Cup team managed to advance only through two rounds, beating Bunol and La Nucia, but then they lost to Rayo Vallecano (0:2) from Segunda.

In 35 rounds of the current La Liga season Fran Escriba's side recorded six wins and 12 draws, which brought them 30 points and 19th place in the standings. Team's weakest link is their offensive line - Elche scored only 29 goals this season.

After a win over Levante (1:0) Valencians lost to Atletico (0:1) and Real Sociedad (0:2).

Mojica won't be able to play today because of a muscle injury.

Only miracle saved Alaves from relegation in last season and their fans are hoping for the same outcome in the current one. After 35 rounds of the season Babazorros recorded seven wins and 11 draws, which brought them 32 points and 16th position, exactly where they finished in the previous season.

Team has a worst defensive record of the league, they conceded 54 goals.

After a win over Villarreal (2:1) on April 21, Basques held Valencia to draw (1:1), then lost to Eibar (0:3) and split the points with Levante (2:2). The Glorious ones also failed in the Spanish Cup. They were eliminated in the round of 32 by Almeria (0:5) from the second-tier.

Burgui, Cordoba, Lopez and Brazilian Ely, who has a knee injury, won't be able to play today.