Elche – Atl. Madrid : Preview & Prediction
Elche, in 14th place in La Liga, are seven points clear of 18th-placed Mallorca and need just two points from their last three games to officially secure their place in Spain’s top flight. Francisco’s side, with six defeats in their last 10 games, are struggling to finish the 2021-2022 season. Without their two strikers Boyé (7 goals) and Ponce (1 goal), Elche will have a hard time catching Madrid’s defence off guard, especially as they are coming off two poor performances against Osasuna (1-1) and Cadiz CF (3-0). Atletico Madrid, for their part, defeated Real this weekend in the Madrid derby (1-0) thanks to a Carrasco goal from the penalty spot. This victory opens the door to the next C1 and erases the disappointment of the defeat suffered in the Basque Country against Bilbao (2-0) at the end of April. Winners of their last 4 duels against Elche (3-0, 3-1, 1-0, 1-0), Griezmann’s team (3 goals) is aiming for an 8th victory in their 18th away game in La Liga this season.
Atletico Madrid, 4th, have not yet confirmed their next participation in the C1.
Elche, in 14th, are all but assured of a place in the next round.
Atletico are unbeaten in their last 9 games against Elche (8 wins and 1 draw).
Colchoneros won 1-0 at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero last season.
Elche have lost 6 of their last 10 league games.
Atletico Madrid should build on their strong performance against Real to pick up another 3 points that will be crucial for their European future in the Champions League.
Elche – Atl. Madrid : Betting Tips
Atl. Madrid – Win Odds: 1.55
