Elche – Atletico Madrid, Picks and Tips
Elche still hasn't shaken off the jitters. With three rounds left this season, Francisco Rodríguez's side are not mathematically saved from relegation. The gap to the first place leading to the second league is 7 points, so the fight for survival is still open. The home side's current form is not the best. Only two wins in the last five league games, one draw and two defeats. The latest results are not good at all. Only one point has been collected by Elche from the games against Osasuna and Cadiz. In the last game, Rodriguez's pupils lost by a score of no-shows. It was the 16th defeat of the season for the team from Martinez Valero. On the other chapter, Elche have 10 wins. The last one was almost a month ago, 1-0 against Betis, right in Andalusia. At home, the last win was also in April, 3-0 against Mallorca. Besides, the course in home games this season has not been very good. The team is in 12th place in this chapter, with 24 points accumulated. The match against Atletico can't be anything other than difficult, but Rodriguez's team needs points. Can the hosts come out of the Elche-Atletico Madrid match undefeated?
Atletico are in high spirits after their Madrid derby win. Cholo Simeone's side beat Real 1-0, but the victory could have been much more emphatic. True, already champions, Ancelotti's side came to the Wanda Metropolitano with many reserves. But the victory cannot be overshadowed by this aspect. Especially as some of Real Madrid's heavyweights came in along the way. The win keeps Atletico in the race for second place. At the moment, Simeone's side are 5 points behind Barcelona. Victory is a must at this midway stage. Especially as at match time, the gap to the Catalans could be even bigger. Atletico are winless in their last two away games. Quite the opposite, in fact. Simeone's side were defeated in Mallorca and Bilbao without even scoring. The match in Elche will not be easy at all. The hosts need points to keep their hopes alive at the end of the season, but Atletico also want a win to keep their hopes of second place alive. Can the visitors win the Elche - Atletico Madrid duel?
Our recommendation tip for Elche – Atletico Madrid: ATLETICO MADRID TO WIN @ 1.67