Sevilla vs Elche: prediction for the La Liga match

Next week, Sevilla will start their way in the Europa League playoffs, Andalusian side will face Dinamo Zagreb. Nervionenses were relegated to that tournament after an unexpected defeat in the last match of the Champions League group stage. 

Team got off to a great start in the Spanish Cup, in the first round of that competition The Red-Whites beat Cordoba (1:0 a.e.t.), after that they clinched a victory over Andratx in the penalty shoot-out and then they defeated Zaragoza (2:0). But team was eliminated in the round of 16 by the local rivals, Betis. 

After 23 rounds of La Liga Julen Lopetegui's men have 13 victories and eight draws to their name, delivering 47 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. Team has the best defensive record in the league, only 16 goals were conceded so far. After a victory over Getafe (1:0) Seville team drew to Valencia (1:1), Celta (2:2) and Osasuna (0:0). 

Lamela, Navas and Suso won't feature in the upcoming match. 

Elche raised their level of performance in recent matches - team started to get victories and now club has more chances to avoid relegation from La Liga. The White-Greens got off to a successful start in Copa del Rey, they beat Lejona (2:0), Unionistas (1:0) and Almeria (2:1). 

Team also put up a spirited performance in the round of 16 match against Real Madrid, but eventually fell short (1:2 a.e.t.). Team also managed to snatch a draw from Galacticos in the La Liga fixture (2:2). In the most recent round visitors recorded a confident victory over Alaves (3:1). 

After 23 rounds Francisco's men have six victories and eight draws, delivering 26 points and a 14th spot in the standings. The Green-striped Ones performed weak on the offense, scoring only 26 goals. 

Marcone and Ponce won't feature in the upcoming match.