Alaves – Elche : Preview & Prediction
Elche has managed his last 4 duels against Alaves, recording 3 successes and 1 draw since 2008 … The last two victories were obtained last season on the ground of Alaves (2-0) then in friendly (1-0 ) on July 31. Alaves, 18th, is already in an uncomfortable position after 9 days and will struggle all this season for maintenance. Javi Calleja’s team won the last day on the field of Cadiz (2-0) thanks to a double from Joselu and found a little smile after 3 defeats in a row in Bilbao (1-0), against Osasuna (1 -2) in a friendly and against Real Betis (0-1) in Mendizorrotza. Humiliated at home against Real Madrid, Mallorca, Osasuna and Betis, Deportivo Alaves will be under great pressure when they receive Elche who won in Getafe (1-0) after his 5 trips. Elche, 14th, will want to keep at least 4 points ahead of Alaves and the last performances of Fran Escriba’s men are encouraging. Indeed, the partners of the former Marseille Benedetto (2 goals) won against Celta Vigo (1-0), narrowly lost in Vallecano (2-1) and took 1 point ahead of Espanyol Barcelona (2 -2) at the end of the last three days.
Alaves have recorded 4 defeats in their 5 home matches !.
Alaves is 18th and first relegation
Elche is 14th overall.
Alaves is the team to have lost the most this season: 7 defeats in 9 days.
Elche has 3 wins and 1 draw in their last 4 direct confrontations.
Alaves, with already 7 defeats in 9 days, does not impress at all !. Elche should find a way to collect points on this trip.
Alaves – Elche : Betting Tips
Alaves – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
