After three draws, will Sevilla manage to win again?
At the moment, Sevilla can call themselves the only real pursuers of Real Madrid. The Andalusians are “only” six points behind the royals in the table and will be looking to increase the pressure on the industry leaders with a win to kick off the matchday in La Liga.
Ahead of the Sevilla vs Elche match, the odds indicate a clear favourite for the hosts. Given the mixture of their better form and higher individual quality, this is unsurprising.
Sevilla often managed to win close games during the season. That should also be evident in the clash with Elche, who can be very uncomfortable to play against at times. Kick-off is on Friday evening at 9 p.m.
Sevilla – Statistics & current form
47 points from 23 games is an exceptionally good record for Sevilla. However, coach Julen Lopetegui’s team only played 0-0 at CA Osasuna last time out and will have to show a better performance to come away victorious against Elche. The lack of penetrating power in the offensive, which is sometimes evident, is the team’s biggest shortcoming.
Defensively, Sevilla often work very well. 16 goals conceded in 23 games speaks for itself, which is an excellent record. 34 own goals are good, but not outstanding. Three competitive games ended 0-0, some the team won or lost 0-1. Three draws in a row recently, against Osasuna, Celta Vigo and Valencia, put a small damper on things. On the other hand, Sevilla did not lose eight times in a row in the league.
And especially at home, the Andalusians are a power and can dominate an opponent more clearly. Therefore, before the match Sevilla vs. Elche, our value tip is that the home side will win with more than one goal difference.
Sevilla are a home power
The Andalusians’ home strength can also be proven statistically. Lopetegui’s side have scored 24 of their 34 goals at home. Driven on by frenetic fans, teams like Villarreal, Atletico Madrid and Valencia were beaten, and they drew against FC Barcelona. Nobody likes to go to this stadium, Sevilla are still unbeaten at home in the league and pick up almost 2.5 points per game.
Sevilla have been in second place in the league for eight games now and are already seven points ahead of third place. This team is currently the only one that can still challenge Real Madrid for the title. In addition, Sevilla will host the royals at home in the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan during the course of the season. That could still be a factor in the title fight if the host comes through the next few weeks well.
In front of a home crowd, Sevilla will be attacking but will not want to forget their typical compactness. Therefore, our prediction before the Sevilla vs Elche match is that not both teams will score in this match. This weekend, the Super Bowl 2022 is an absolute big event away from football and Wettbasis provides an overview of various bets that are possible for this spectacle.
Predicted Sevilla line-up:
Bono – Jesus Navas, Koundé, Diego Carlos, Acuña – Fernando, Joan Jordan, Rakitic – Ocampos, Papu Gomez, Martial
Last matches played by Sevilla:
LaLiga
02/05 2022 – Osasuna Pamplona 0 – 0 Sevilla
01/22 2022 – Sevilla 2 – 2 Celta Vigo
01/19 2022 – Valencia 1 – 1 Sevilla
Copa del Rey
01/16 2022 – Real Betis 2 – 1 Sevilla
LaLiga
01/09 2022 – Sevilla 1 – 0 Getafe
Elche – Statistics & current form
The visitors from Elche CF have one goal: to cause Sevilla FC major problems. And Elche definitely have the qualities to annoy even a bigger team. With 14th place in the league and a 3:1 win against Deportivo Alaves behind them, the team of coach Francisco Rodriguez has certainly been able to tank up on self-confidence.
The attacking duo of Lucas Boye and Pere Milla in particular stands for quality. With seven goals each, both are the club’s top scorers, ahead of Fidel (3). These are the players Sevilla will have to watch out for in particular. Of course, before the match Sevilla vs. Elche, the guests are in the underdog role when looking at the betting odds; but the team can handle that, that is not a new phenomenon.
Elche have only been relegated three times this season, and the last few weeks in particular have been very positive. The team has only lost one of its last seven competitive games, and that was in the Copa del Rey round of 16 against Real Madrid, and only after extra time. In the league, too, they recently met the royals and held them to a 2:2 draw.
Can Elche upset the next favourite?
Despite 14th place, Elche naturally have to look down a little. The team is currently seven points clear of the first relegation spot, which is quite reassuring given their form in recent weeks. However, a negative series can quickly cause the team to slip down the table. That is to be prevented.
Elche, like Sevilla, also relies on compactness in many games. However, this works much less often away from home, where Elche conceded 20 goals, compared to only eleven at home. The team’s points tally away from home is not good either, 0.75 points. Here on average, at home it is 1.55.
The form in away games ensures that it is more likely that the hosts can pull off their style. Therefore, before the match Sevilla vs Elche, our tip is that the Andalusians will win the match.
Predicted line-up of Elche:
Badia – Palacios, Verdu, Bigas, Mojica – Gumbau, Mascarell, Raul Guti, Fidel – Milla, Boye
Last matches played by Elche:
LaLiga
02/05 2022 – Elche 3 – 1 Deportivo Alaves
01/23 2022 – Real Madrid 2 – 2 Elche
Copa del Rey
01/20 2022 – Elche 1 – 2 Real Madrid
LaLiga
01/16 2022 – Elche 1 – 0 FC Villarreal
01/10 2022 – Espanyol 1 – 2 Elche
Sevilla – Elche Direct comparison / H2H record
With 45 direct duels, this match is not an absolute classic in Spanish football. Sevilla have won 21 games so far, twelve duels went to Elche, twelve ended in a draw. The first leg was one of those, with the two sides drawing 1-1.
Sevilla – Elche Tip
Sevilla are the favourites and there is currently nothing to stop the Andalusians from bringing them onto the pitch. Despite three draws in a row in the league, the team is still in good form and is better equipped than the visitors.
Defensively, in particular, Sevilla often show themselves to be very mature and savvy. Therefore, before the match Sevilla vs Elche, our tip is that not both teams will score in this match.
