Elche vs Athletic: prediction for the La Liga fixture

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.