LiontipsVillarreal vs Elche. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
In the previous season Villarreal put up a great performance in the Champions League. Team advanced into the playoffs, eliminated Bayern and Juventus from the tournament and put up a good fight to Liverpool in the semi-final, but Merseyside club eventually won the tie. In 38 rounds of La Liga hosts have recorded 16 victories and 11 draws, delivering 59 points and a 7th spot in the standings.
Unai Emery is delighted with team's start of a new season - a brilliant defensive performance brought two victories and a draw against Getafe (0:0), team didn't concede a single goal so far. As a result, a 4th spot in the standings with seven points in the asset. Danjuma, Moreno and Foyth will miss the upcoming match.
In the previous season Elche got off to a successful start in Copa el Rey, but failed to get past the round of 16, they 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.
During the summer team signed Ponce for 4 million euros and Roger Marti for 3 million euros. In three rounds Valencians picked up only one point and an 18th spot in the standings. Fidel and Verdu will miss the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:0
Hosts have won 4 of 5 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
Tip and bets
We are expecting a full dominance of Villarreal in this match - hosts are a much better team and should be able to get the game under control. Status of Valencian derby will probably add intensity, so opponents might create many goal opportunities. The Yellow Submarine won two latest head-to-head matches.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on Villarreal
In our opinion, we will witness a high-scoring game here. Both teams are full of energy and desire to win the Valencian derby. In 2 of 3 latest head-to-head matches no less than four goals were scored.
Our second bet is on total over three goals
