In the eighth round of La Liga, Alavés will face Elche at home. The match is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, starting at 14:00 Central European Time. Here’s a look at a betting option for this matchup.
Alavés vs Elche: Match Preview
Last season, Alavés secured their place in La Liga, finishing 15th with 42 points, just two points above the relegation zone. The new season has begun poorly, and they find themselves in another tough fight for survival. Currently, Alavés has eight points and sits in 12th place, only three points clear of relegation.
Elche, having earned promotion from La Liga 2, is off to a fantastic start this season. They opened with draws against Betis and Atlético Madrid, followed by a win over Levante. So far, they are unbeaten in their matches, with a total of 13 points, placing them fourth. Maintaining this position will be challenging, but they have certainly impressed early on.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Alavés hasn’t won in their last three matches: one draw and two losses.
- Elche is unbeaten in four games: two draws and two wins.
- Elche has not lost in this La Liga season.
- Elche has scored in 11 consecutive matches.
- Elche’s last away win was on June 1.
- In the most recent meeting, Elche defeated Alavés 3-1.
Probable Lineups
- Alavés: Sivera; Castro, Pacheco, Tenaglia, Parada; Blanco; Vicente, Ibañez, Aleñá, Rebbach; Boyé.
- Elche: Dituro; Pedrosa, Bigas, Affengruber, Núñez, Fernández; Febas, Donald, Valera; Silva, Mir.
Prediction
Elche is showing strong performance at the beginning of the season and is filled with confidence. Although playing away is challenging, they are up against a team that is not among the top in Spain. Therefore, a good betting option is for Elche to score over 0.5 goals.