Atletico Madrid vs Elche Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga
by Joseph King | in LaLiga Prediction
The Spanish top division returns with matchday 17 of La Liga after the World Cup break with Atletico Madrid taking on Elche at the Metropolitano Stadium in the capital. Atletico have struggled for consistency in this campaign, as mixed results in the league have left them sitting fifth while a disappointing Champions League campaign saw them crash out in the group stage finishing bottom of their group. Los Colchoneros have accumulated 24 points by way of seven victories, three draws and four defeats, which has them trailing fourth-place Athletic Club on goal differential but trailing leaders Barcelona by a massive 13 points. Atletico returned to competitive play on Thursday with a 3-1 away win over Arenteiro in the Copa del Rey. The victory was only their second in the last seven matches across all competitive competitions.
Standing in their way is an Elche team still searching for their first league win of the season. Los Franjiverdes have only managed four total points from their 14 league matches, with zero wins and 10 defeats. The visitors were at least able to get a win on the board after their 3-0 Copa del Rey victory over Guadalajara, their second consecutive victory in the competition and their only two competitive victories of the season. The season results so far leave Elche in a desperate situation as they looked set for an arduous battle if they are to survive relegation to the second division. They currently find themselves eight points off of safety, trailing 17th-place Celta Vigo who sit on 12 points.
The fitness of a number of Atletico players involved in lengthy World Cup campaigns are in question ahead of this fixture. Manager Diego Simeone will be hoping to have the influential Antoine Grieizmann back after the Frenchman played a vital role in helping his team finish as runners-up. We expect the 31-year-old to suit up for his club team here however, as with a number of other players including Rodridgo De Paul, Angel Correa and Nahuel Molina who could all see some action against Elche.
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Atletico Madrid vs Elche Form
Atletico Madrid and Elche's standings in the LaLiga
Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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3
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77 | 38 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 37 |
20
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25 | 38 | 5 | 10 | 23 | -37 |
Atletico Madrid and Elche Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Dec 2022 - Copa del Rey
12 Nov 2022 - Copa del Rey
9 Nov 2022 - LaLiga
6 Nov 2022 - LaLiga
1 Nov 2022 - Champions League
29 Oct 2022 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Dec 2022 - Copa del Rey
8 Nov 2022 - LaLiga
5 Nov 2022 - LaLiga
31 Oct 2022 - LaLiga
23 Oct 2022 - LaLiga
19 Oct 2022 - LaLiga
Atletico Madrid against Elche : Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
11 May 2022 - LaLiga
22 Aug 2021 - LaLiga
1 May 2021 - LaLiga
19 Dec 2020 - LaLiga
29 Nov 2017 - Copa del Rey
Atletico Madrid against Elche Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Missing players
J. Oblak
DefenderR. Mandava
J. Gimenez
ForwardM. Depay
Y. Carrasco
J. Carmona
H. Palacios
D. Gonzalez
P. Bigas
MidfielderO. Mascarell
Atletico Madrid - Elche Key Points
- Elche have the worst defensive record in La Liga with 31 goals conceded through their 14 matches (2.21 conceded per match).
- Atletico have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning the last five consecutive matches against Elche by a combined aggregate score of 10-1.
- Elche have been trailing at half time in five of their seven away La Liga fixtures this season.
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Our Atletico Madrid vs Elche Prediction
Elche will take confidence from their back-to-back Copa del Rey victories but they will have to transfer that over the domestic league quickly if they are to have any chance at avoiding the drop. They face a tough spot here against an Atletico team that will likely be highly motivated following their disappointing first half of the campaign. We expect Simeone’s men to come out fired up, looking to get on the scoresheet early and put this match to bed as soon as possible. Our prediction for Atletico Madrid vs Elche CF is Atletico to be leading at half time and full time.
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