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Espanyol vs Elche: prediction for the La Liga fixture
On January 10, the Budgerigars will host Elche in the La Liga match. What to expect from this clash? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Espanyol
SpainA previous season in Segunda was an easy one for Espanyol. Team got off to a strong start in the new campaign, but team lacks consistency and rotation.
The Budgerigars got off to a great start in the Spanish Cup, Vicente Moreno's men beat Solares (3:2), Palencia (2:1) and Ponferradina (2:1 on pens) in first rounds.
After 19 rounds of La Liga The White-Blues have seven victories and five draws, which brought 26 points and an 11th spot in the standings. Team has a weak offensive line, they scored only 22 goals in the current season.
In three most recent rounds Catalan team beat Levante (4:3), suffered a defeat to Celta (1:3) and on last day of December recorded an away victory over Valencia (2:1).
Herrera and Lopez won't feature today.
Elche
SpainTeam from Alicante province surprised everyone in the previous season - a modest side managed to avoid relegation and fans hope that this season will end in a same result. Team's biggest achievement is the final of Copa del Rey in 1969.
In the current edition of Spanish Cup Blancoverdes recorded victories over Lejona (2:0), Unionistas (1:0) and on January 6 team also beat Almeria (2:1).
So far the Green-striped Ones are also relatively successful in La Liga, in 19 rounds they recorded three victories and seven draws, which brought 16 points and a 17th spot in the standings, one step away from the relegation zone. Team's weakest link is their offensive line, they scored less than one goal per game on average.
After a successful match against Cadiz (3:1) Francisco's men suffered two defeats and started the 2022 with a 0:0 draw against Granada.
Milla, Mojica, Marcone and Benedetto won't play today.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Espanyol
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
In five most recent head-to-head matches both teams managed to score
СтавкаPenalty: no
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches of the visitors no penalties were given
Tip and bets
We don't think that visitors will have a chance in this match, they have a slow-paced style of play and this strategy is unlikely to bring a success. We are expecting a tight clash with a number of goal opportunities. Catalan side should be able to secure a positive result, their squad is much better now.
Our prediction - Espanyol to win
The White-Blues put up an impressive string of four victories in five matches and we are expecting another great performance from them. We think that hosts will record a confident victory, they are much better than the visitors in any line-up.
Our second bet is on Espanyol to win by two goals
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