Elche returned to Primera five seasons after relegation from 13th place, which is an exceptional case. The team was caught in financial fraud, for which they received a ban and a substantial fine. The start of the new season was unsuccessful for the team. From the first rounds it was clear that the white-greens did not reach the level of the top division, but by the middle of the championship hosts found their game. Before the last round, Francisco Escriba’s players had seven wins and 12 draws, which brought 33 points and 18th place in the standings. In their last five games the team has struggled to grab a spot in the elite division. Three defeats and victories over Levante (1:0) and Cadiz (3:1), brought six points, which made it possible to share 17th and 18th places with Huesca. The weakest link of the team is the attack line, which hit the opponents’ goal only 32 times. Today will not be able to enter the field Mojica, who has a muscle injury.
The ten-time champion and winner of the Spanish Cup this season, seized the leading position and took the first position in the standings almost from the very beginning of the start. In addition, Atletico had a good start in the Champions League, where the group stage took place, but were defeated in the first stage of the playoffs and left the rally. In the championship of La Liga for 37 rounds, “mattress” got 25 victories and eight draws, which brought 83 points and the first position. The gap from fellow countrymen from Real was only two points. In this game, Lemar, who has a muscle injury, will not be able to enter the field. So, what is the accurate football predictions ?
