LiontipsElche vs Athletic. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Elche managed to retain the La Liga spot in the previous season. In 38 rounds Green-striped Ones recorded eight victories and 12 draws, which brought 36 points and 17th place in the standings. Offensive line was the weakest link of Valencians, they averaged less than one goal per game.
After a string of defeats Green-Whites finished the La Liga season with victories over Cadiz (3:1) and their today opponent (2:0). Those victories saved Elche from relegation to Segunda.
Fran Escriba took over the team as head coach in February. During this summer club signed a defensive midfielder Ivan Marcone from Boca Juniors, Torino forward Lucas Boye and Girona defender Johan Mojica.
Alamo and Luismi, who is isolated due to coronavirus, won't be able to play in an upcoming game.
In the previous season Athletic participated in two Copa del Rey finals, but got the only trophy in the Super Cup. In the semi-final Lions recorded a victory over Real Madrid (2:1) and then defeated Barcelona in the final (3:2 a.e.t.).
In 38 rounds of La Liga season Basques recorded 11 victories and 13 draws, which brought 46 points and a 10th position in the standings. They had a chance to get closer to the European competitions zone, but a run of bad results at the finish of the season left no chance to Red-Whites.
After an away victory over Sevilla (1:0), Marcelino's lads had a draw against Osasuna (2:2) and three defeats in a row.
Team signed contracts with Nico Williams, Alex Pet and Garcia Albeniz.
Nolaskoain, Cordoba, Kodro, Capa and Berchiche are on team's injuried list. Paredes is isolated due to coronavirus.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 0:2
Athletic won 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Elche
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 5
This bet won in 2 out of 3 most recent matches of Bilbao
Tip and bets
Teams will be motivated for the first match of the new tournament, because everyone wants to start the season with a good mood. In the most recent head-to-head match Lions saved Valencians from relegation. In our opinion, even with a number of injuried players Basques are a better team and they won't leave the field without a win.
Our prediction - Athletic to win
Elche was looking weak in the pre-season friendlies, so team will probably be one of relegation contenders once again. If you want to take the risk, we can offer a bet on Athletic to win by two goals.
Our second bet is on Athletic to win by a two goal margin
