Atl. Madrid vs Elche Prediction & Tips
Atlético de Madrid and Elche face at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, in a match for the 2nd round of La Liga. The record of recent head‑to‑heads favors the home team, who in the last 4 matches won 3 and drew 1. The last head‑to‑head between these two teams, on 01‑05‑2021, ended with Atlético Madrid winning by (0‑ 1). Special attention is needed for the home/away condition, as both teams have significantly different results in their home and away matches.
Athletic Analysis
The home team comes to this 2 nd round after a win in their debut, against Celta de Vigo, by (1‑2). This is a stronger team when they play at their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in their stadium. In the last 10 home matches Atletico Madrid has a record of 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. The team has conceded goals to its opponent in 9 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 5 times, but have turned the score around in 3. In the last 20 home matches for all competitions there are 1 periods that stand out: they have conceded 5 of their 14 goals between minutes (76’‑90′) .
Atletico Madrid comes to this matchday with a victory, by 1-2, in the trip to Celta de Vigo’s field, thus registering their first victory in this La Liga: the team’s two goals were scored by Ángel Correa. In this game against Elche, coach Diego Simeone must focus on maintaining possession of the ball and looking for spaces in the corridors. Ángel Correa and Luis Suárez should form the home club’s attacking front, with the first athlete cited being the top scorer with 2 goals scored. For this game, the home coach is without Mario Hermoso, suspended, as well as Marcos Paulo and João Félix, who are injured.
Elche Analysis
The away team comes to this 2 nd round after the draw in their league debut, against Athletic Club, by (0‑0). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when they play with the support of their supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in away matches, with 12 goals scored and 26 conceded. At home, they won 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats, with a total of 20 goals scored and 16 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Elche has won 2, tied 1 and lost 7. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 6 times and have only turned the score around 1 time.
Elche’s team starts for this game with an equality, 0x0, against Athletic Bilbao, thus adding the first point in this La Liga. On the visit to the field of champion Atlético de Madrid, coach Fran Escriba must act with a defensive strategy, looking only for the counterattack in order to exploit the enemy’s back. It should be noted that the visitors have some weaknesses in maintaining ball possession and finishing, however, they have a competent defensive line. Out of this game are Jony Alamo and Luismi, both with physical problems.
Atl. Madrid – Elche FREE TIPS
AAtl. Madrid – Win @ 1.25
Both teams to score / NO @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
