LiontipsElche vs Alaves. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
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.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 1:1
Only 3 out of last 10 H2H games finished in a draw
СтавкаCorners: total over 7.5
This bet played in three of last five H2H games
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 out of last 4 H2H games teams scored only during one of the halves
СтавкаRed card: yes
In every third head-to-head match red card was shown
Tip and bets
It is a crucial match for both teams, because it could be decisive in a battle to avoid relegation. Guests are looking slightly better, but they will play without a few first-team players and that can be critical for this game.
Basques will probably try to keep the score level, because a draw is a positive result for them and Valencians will try to score. We expect a number of goal opportunities and offer to bet on that.
Our prediction - both teams to score
It's hard to say, who's gonna win in this kind of game, since this is a decisive match for both teams.
Our second prediction - game will end in a draw
