LiontipsElche vs Espanyol. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Elche avoided relegation from the top-flight division and found money to sign new players. It helped the team to put up a good performance at the start of the season. In nine rounds of La Liga team recorded two victories and three draws, which brought them nine points and a 14th spot in the standings.
After a draw against Levante (1:1) Fran Escriba's men lost concentration and suffered three defeats in four most recent matches, but they managed to record a victory over Celta (1:0).
Gonzalez won't play in the match.
Espanyol didn't stay in Segunda for long, team put up a good performance and earned a promotion back to La Liga. In nine rounds of the current season The Budgerigars have three victories, three draws and three defeats, they are now at the 11th spot in the standings with 12 points.
We should note that Catalan club scored and conceded the same number of goals - 8. In two most recent matches White-Blues recorded victories over Real Madrid (2:1) and Cadiz (2:0).
Bare, Vidal, Miguelon and Puadro are on team's injuried list.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 6 most recent matches of Elche
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 6
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of the visitors
Tip and bets
In our opinion, we will see a tight clash. Difference between the opponents is only three points. Hosts will try to break their opponents from Barcelona. We think that Budgerigars are in a better form now, so they will be able to pick up three points.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Espanyol
We are expecting an intensive battle in every part of the pitch. In 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches opponents scored at least three points. We think that opponents will put up another high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total over 2.5 goals
