LiontipsElche vs Athletic. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
In 38 rounds of the previous La Liga season the Green-striped ones have recorded 11 victories and nine draws, delivering 39 points and a 15th spot in the standings. After a decent start in Copa del Rey team got eliminated by Real Madrid in the round of 16.
During the summer, club signed Ezequiel Ponce for 4 million euros and Roger Marti for 3 million. In the first round of a new La Liga season team suffered a defeat to Betis (0:3) and earned one point in a game against Villarreal (0:0). Club is currently at 19th spot in the standings.
The Lions put up an underwhelming performance in the previous season, they were eliminated from Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup, so they are motivationed to turn the things around in a new season. Basques failed to qualify for the European competitions, so they can concentrate on La Liga.
Team got off to a successful start of a new campaign - a draw and two victories over Valencia and Cadiz satisfied the fans and brought the team into the 6th spot. In a previous game Ernesto Valverde's men suffered a defeat to Espanyol (0:1). Herrera, Berchiche and Balenziaga will miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Espanyol
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
2 of 5 latest head-to-head matches ended in draws
Tip and bets
We offer to place a bet on the visitors, they have a much better squad right now. Hosts are unlikely to contain the offensive force of the Basque club, Elche are in a dreadful form.
Our prediction - Athletic to win the match
We are expecting a huge number of goal opportunities from the upcoming match, some of which might be converted. In 2 of 5 latest head-to-head matches no less than three goals were scored and we are expecting the same result tonight.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
