Elche vs Almeria: Spanish Championship Match Prediction
Elche
AlmeriaElche will host Almeria on November 8 at the Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium for the 14th round. The Green-Striped team aims to fight for a return to the elite of Spanish football this season and today has the chance to deliver another defeat to their somewhat shaky opponent. Can the hosts outplay their rival, and which bets will be successful in the match? Find the answer in our prediction.
Match announcement
Elche
SpainCurrent Form
Elche is in excellent form, unbeaten in six consecutive matches across all competitions, with four wins and two draws. In their last match, they defeated Eibar away (2-0), scoring twice at the end of the first half. Previously, they secured a victory against Burgos (1-0). With 21 points, the green-and-whites are sixth in the Spanish second division standings, just one point behind second-placed Zaragoza. In the national cup, the team is also performing well. In the 1/64 finals, Eder Sarabia's squad crushed Coria (3-0).
Suspensions and Injuries
Clerc, Josan, and Diaby will miss the game due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team averages one goal per game
- Since the start of the season, Elche has suffered only one home defeat, which was in the opening round
Projected Lineup: Duturo, Nunez, Mario Gaspar, Affengruber, Salinas, Febas, Mercau, Mendoza, Santiago, El-Gezouani, Alvarez.
Almeria
SpainCurrent Form
After a rough start to the season, Almeria has begun to show promising results, remaining unbeaten in their last three league matches (two wins and a draw). In the previous round, the red and whites engaged in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Huesca, following a 3-1 victory over Albacete. With 16 points, the team currently sits 13th in the Spanish second division standings, four points clear of the relegation zone. In their recent cup clash, Joan Francesc Ferrer's squad defeated San Sebastian 2-1.
Suspensions and Injuries
The team will be without the injured Robertone.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Almeria has kept a clean sheet in only one away match
- Since the start of the season, the red and whites average 1.8 goals per game
Projected Lineup: Maximiano, Pozo, Chumi, Kaiky, Langa, Gonzalez, Lopy, Leo Baptistao, Melero, Melamed, Suarez.
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:0
In 1 of the last 5 matches, the hosts won with this score
7.50Bet 1st half: Elche win
In the last three matches, the red-whites won the first half
2.55Bet 2nd half: no goals
In the last three league games, no goals were scored in the second half by the home team
3.70Tip and bets
No doubt, the hosts will aim for victory in this match. Elche has not lost in their last six games, securing four wins, and intends to continue this streak, as the team appears stronger than their opponent. We can assume the home team will leverage their field advantage and win confidently.
Prediction – Elche to win with odds of 1.98
Bet on Total
The Green-Whites play at their home stadium and will focus on attacking, but won't neglect defense. Elche's last four out of five matches in Segunda ended with a total under, and their last head-to-head also saw fewer than three goals. We can assume this match won't be a goal fest.
Prediction - total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.85
Bet on Corners
Elche earns a fair number of corners in their matches. In the last five games, the hosts averaged 6.2 corners, and we believe there will be plenty in this match as well.
Prediction – Elche's individual total corners over 5.5 with odds of 1.85
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