Elche vs Espanyol Prediction & Match Preview

Steffen Schmidt - February 17, 2023

Elche vs Espanyol
Spanish La Liga
Date: 19 February 2023, Sunday
Kick-off at 13:00 UK / 14:00 CET
Venue: Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero (Elche).

Elche earned a glimmer of hope after claiming the first win of the season two weeks ago by beating Villarreal 3-1 at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.

Pere Milla was the hero with a hat-trick on the occasion, though it is worth noting that two of his three goals came from the penalty-spot.

Pablo Machin’s men then quickly got a difficult reality check by conceding four unanswered goals to Real Madrid on Wednesday evening at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

They are still miles away from the safe zone but this Sunday brings them potentially the last train to catch in the search for safety.

The rock-bottomed Elche play host to direct rivals Espanyol in the first game of Sunday’s La Liga schedule at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.

Espanyol currently occupy the 17th position in the league table, sitting twelve points adrift of Elche at the very foot of the standings.

The visitors won’t enter the game in the highest of spirits after taking just one point in the previous three La Liga affairs.

The Budgerigars suffered a 2-3 home loss at the hands of Real Sociedad last weekend, marking the second game in the last three rounds in which they allowed three goals.

The previous one was a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Almeria, Espanyol’s last away match before the trip to Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.

Elche vs Espanyol Head-to-head

• Espanyol will play against tradition here because they have only managed to beat Elche once in the last seven head to head meetings.
• Elche have two wins and a draw in the previous three home matches against Espanyol.
• Interestingly, we have seen goals at both ends in all of the last seven head to head outings between these teams.

Elche vs Espanyol Prediction

The 3-1 win over Villarreal in their previous home game will certainly gibe the much-needed confidence to Elche who have a realistic chance of grabbing their second win of the campaign on Sunday against fellow strugglers Espanyol.

We see the value in backing Elche to win & Over 2.5 goals FT bet at the 5.00 odds, while you can also try your luck with Pere Milla to score anytime at the 3.75 odds, off the back of his hat-trick against El Submarino Amarillo.

Elche vs Espanyol Betting Tips

• Elche to win & Over 2.5 goals FT @ 5.00 (4/1)

• Pere Milla to score anytime @ 3.75 (11/4) odd.

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