Elche vs Atletico Prediction

🔊 What surprises does the cup clash between the "green-striped" and the "mattress makers" hold? This coming Wednesday, the "Manuel Martinez Valero" stadium will host the Round of 16 match in the Copa del Rey between Elche and Atletico. The main referee for this intriguing encounter is Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez. Bookmakers do not consider the possibility of a home victory, predicting a confident progression for the "Indians": Elche win - 5.1, Atletico victory - 1.65.

📊 H2H

The last time the clubs faced each other was in the 2022/23 season. Back then, in the Spanish Primera division, they exchanged home victories: 2:0 in Madrid and 1:0 in Elche. Notably, the "white-greens" have achieved only 1 victory in the last 12 head-to-head matches.

🟢 ELCHE

Elche has all the opportunities to earn promotion to the next level next season. Currently, the "green-striped" are in 2nd place in the Segunda standings, with 39 points to their name. It's worth highlighting the impressive defensive actions from Eder Sarabia's team - only 0.68 goals conceded per match. In the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey, the "white-greens" managed to thrash a Primera representative - Las Palmas (4:0). Elche's top scorers across all competitions are Mourad El Ghezouani (7), Agustin Alvarez (6), and Nicolas Fernandez (5).

🔴 ATLETICO

Madrid's Atletico continues to crush everyone in its path. The winning streak of the "mattress makers" across all competitions has reached 14 matches. The previous failure was recorded at the end of October - a loss to Betis (0:1). Diego Simeone's team is at the top of the Spanish Primera standings, with 44 points. Interestingly, the "Indians" also boast the best defense in the league - only 0.63 goals conceded per game. During the Copa del Rey campaign, the "mattress makers" defeated Unio Esportiva (2:0), Cacereno (3:1), and Marbella (1:0).

⚽️ GOAL PREDICTION

In each of the last 5 head-to-head matches, no more than two goals were scored. This season, both clubs excel in defensive actions. Caution in tactical formations will likely have a key impact on the nature of the upcoming match. It's also worth noting that the "white-greens" have not conceded in their last 5 games. Our pick - total under 2.5 goals.

📝 MATCH PREDICTION

Elche is unbeaten in their last 10 matches. Meanwhile, Madrid's Atletico has a winning streak of 14 consecutive games. It seems neither side is considering an early exit from the tournament. Our editorial team suggests that we might witness very restrained football, characterized by caution in transitional phases. This is precisely how the "mattress makers" have played even against less renowned opponents in this Copa del Rey campaign. A score of 0:0 could very well be the final result. Our key bet - total under 2.5 goals.