Elche vs Almeria. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga

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On August 22, the White-Greens are set to host the Red-Whites for the La Liga clash. What to expect from this battle? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Elche

In the previous season Elche put up a strong performance in Copa del Rey. Team played well in first rounds, but eventually got eliminated in round of 16 - hosts were stopped by Real Madrid. In 38 rounds of La Liga the Green-striped ones have recorded 11 victories and nine draws, delivering 39 points and a 15th spot in the standings. Team put up a weak offensive performance, scoring only 40 goals.

During the summer, club signed Ezequiel Ponce from Spartak Moscow for 4 million euros and Roger Mati for 3 million. Hosts started the new La Liga season with a 0:3 defeat to Betis.

Almeria

In the previous season Almeria satisfied their fans achieved a promotion back to La Liga after a seven-year absence - team got relegated in 2015. In 42 rounds the Red-Whites have recorded 24 victories and nine draws, delivering 81 points and a top spot in the standings. Team put up the best defensive performance in the league, conceding only 35 goals.

Team also showed an impressive display in Copa del Rey. Visitors coasted past the first rounds, but got eliminated by their today's opponents, Elche. During the off-season club signed Kaiky from Santos for 7 million euros, Alejandro Pozo from Sevilla for 3 million and Marko Milovanovic from Partizan for 3,5 million euros.

Trends

СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5

This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Elche

1.83

СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes

In 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves

1.81

СтавкаCorrect score 1:1

2 of 5 latest head-to-head matches ended on level terms

6.50

Tip and bets

Tiptotal under 2,5 goals

1.72

We are expecting a close encounter here - both opponents are motivated and have a chance to get the points. Opponents are familiar with each other - Elche beat Almeria by a 2:1 score in Copa del Rey this year. Opponents are unlikely to score many goals today - any mistake may prove to be crucial.

Our prediction - total under 2,5 goals

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Tipdraw

3.20

We think that teams will battle for ball possession for the most of the time, so anyone can take the win in this game. None of teams had a single draw in five latest matches, so in our opinion, teams will put an end to this streak today. A draw should be a fairly good result for both sides.

Our second bet is on a draw

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