Elche vs Alaves predictions for this Liga Santadner clash on Saturday at Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium. Elche and Alaves, two direct rivals in the fight to avoid relegation, face each other this matchday, so there is more than just three points at stake. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Full-Time Result – Home Win – 2.45
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – Correct Score – 2-0 – 12.00
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three – Handicap Elche (-1 goal) – 4.80
Elche are in their best moment of the season, being a team that can make other teams suffer, as we saw against Real Madrid, and in front of them will be Alaves, who are the second worst away team and who are on a run of four consecutive away defeats. For this reason, we see Elche as favourites for this match.
Elche are not a high-scoring team, having scored 23 goals in 22 games, but in their last few games they have looked more attacking than usual, so we think that in this game, and against such a weak opponent as Alaves, who have conceded 15 goals in their last five away games, they can win by that scoreline.
As we think that Elche can win this match by a difference of at least two goals, we think it is a good Handicap to subtract one goal from them from the final result of the match and still win.
Elche’s improvement in the last few days is due in large part to their more attacking style, and thanks to the good form of players like Lucas Boyé, whose name was even put forward for a move to FC Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in the winter transfer window.
Elche are unbeaten in three home games in a row, with two wins and a draw, having conceded just one goal in those matches. Of Elche’s three home wins, in one of them they ended the first half winning, while in the other two victories, they ended the first half in a draw.
Alaves come into this match in a very bad state, being one of the worst teams in recent months, as in the last ten games they have only managed four points, even Levante have managed more points in those games.
Alaves are the second worst away team, with only one win in ten games, and with a current run of four defeats in a row. They are also the second worst away team conceding the most goals, with 21 goals in 10 games.
Alaves is the team that has so far lost the most games in the second half after being tied in the first half, with a total of five games.
Two direct rivals in the fight for survival face each other, which is why we think that both will play a more defensive-focused game, especially Alaves. For this reason, we think it could be a game of few chances and that it will be decided narrowly in favour of one or the other, so we think the game could have less than 2.5 total goals. This bet has odds of 1.60 at William Hill.
Elche go into the game with Enzo Roco, Tete Morente and Iván Marcone all out through injury.
At Alaves, the only doubt is Ximo Navarro, who has muscular problems. He may be called up, but it is unlikely that he will have minutes.
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Starting Lineups
Elche: Edgar Badía, Mojica, Diego, Verdú, Palacios, Gumbau, Mascarell, Pere Milla, Fidel, Lucas Perez, Boyé.
Alaves: Pacheco, Rubén Duarte, Lejeune, Laguardia, Martín, Escalante, Pina, Jason, Luis Rioja, Pere Pons, Joselu.
Highlighted Player
Lucas Boyé
The Argentinian striker is in the best moment of his career, his level is above the average of his team. He stands out above all for his ability to receive the ball and not lose it, allowing his teammates to go forward with confidence, he also has a very good technical quality. He is the top scorer of his team with seven goals so far.
Most popular FaQ for Elche vs Alaves
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The last match between these clubs ended in a 1-0 win for Alaves, in October 2021.
Where will this fixture be played?
This game will be played at Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium, Elche.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at William Hill for Elche vs Alaves.
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