LiontipsBarcelona vs Elche. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Barcelona are in a rebuilding mode, they are searching for the new leaders. No one expected an improvement right after the resignation of Ronald Koeman, but results are starting to get better and it is a good thing for the fans.
Xavi's men suffered a 0:3 defeat in the last match of the Champions League group stage and got relegated to the Europa League. On February 17, Catalan side will play against Napoli in the first play-off round. Overall, The Blaugrana recorded two victories in the group stage and drew to Benfica (0:0).
In 16 rounds of La Liga Barca recorded six victories and six draws, which brought 24 points and an 8th spot in the standings. Team is 18 points adrift from Real Madrid, it will be extremely difficult to overcome this deficit.
After two successful matches against Espanyol (1:0) and Villarreal (3:1) hosts suffered a defeat to Betis (0:1) and on December 12 split the points with Osasuna (2:2).
Roberto, Pedri, Fati, Braithwaite, Wague and Depay won't feature in this match.
In the previous season Elche barely avoided relegation, it became a huge victory for the modest Valencian club. During the summer transfer window many new players were signed, which made impact immediately, but team's form dropped afterwards.
After 17 rounds of La Liga Francisco's men have three victories and six draws, which brought them 15 points and a 16th spot in the standings. Team's weakest link is their offensive line, they scored only 16 goals so far.
After an away draw against Osasuna (1:1) The Green-striped ones beat Cadiz (3:1) and suffered an away defeat to Valencia (1:2).
White-Greens got off to a confident start in Spanish Cup, beating Leioa (2:0) in the first stage, after that team barely managed to beat Unionistas (1:0), a third-tier side scored an own goal at the fourth minute of injury time.
Mojica and Bigas won't feature in this game.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Catalan side won five head-to-head matches in a row
Tip and bets
Teams are nowhere near each other at that point. Even a draw will be a great achievement for the visitors, but Barcelona needs a victory, because team is in a terrible situation.
We think that Xavi will be able to motivate his players for this match and Catalan side will satisfy their fans. We are expecting a victory from the Blaugrana due to their class and experience.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on Barcelona
Barcelona won five consecutive head-to-head matches without conceding a single goal and in four out of five matches team secured a victory by a two-goal difference.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by two goals
