Elche – Ath Bilbao : Preview & Prediction
Elche must win in this last crucial match, to hope to stay in the top flight against Bilbao, which has nothing more to play in this season.
The promoted, before this last day of the championship are in 18th place tied on points with 17th Huesca, who has a better defense. The Franjiverdes are on a very average dynamic. Indeed, they lost against Atletico (0-1), Sociedad (2-0) and then at home against Alaves (0-2). They finally recovered well last weekend by winning on the lawn of Cadiz (1-3). A very important success which allows them today to still believe in staying in La Liga.
Opposite, Bilbao ends this season coasting. They are in 9th place and have nothing more to hope for. Despite a title gleaned with the Spanish Supercup at the start of the year, they also lost two King’s Cup finals to FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad. Since then, the Basques have failed to perform well in the league. They remain on an encouraging victory in Seville (0-1), a draw against Osasuna (2-2) before taking two consecutive losses against Huesca (1-0) and Real Madrid (0-1). A context that will inevitably be favorable to Elche in this meeting.
Elche must win to hope to stay in the top flight. Bilbao has nothing more to play.
Several important players (Berchiche, Muniain, Capa, Lekue) are absent on the Athletic side.
In the first leg, Bilbao won against Elche (1-0). Desire for revenge?
Fans will return to the stadium, so the encouragement for the locals will be there and can have a positive impact for them on the match.
Elche remains on a very good victory on the lawn of Cadiz 12th (1-3) and the players are confident.
For this match, there is a major stake on one side and nothing at all to play on the other. Motivation can make the difference knowing that supporters will be able to return at a decisive moment in the season (maximum 5,000 people). We should see an Elche side wanting to fight and win this game hoping for a misstep from Huesca playing against Valencia.
Elche – Ath Bilbao : Betting Tips
Elche – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
