Elche and Real Betis lock horns at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero in La Liga this Friday. The home side are rock bottom after just one win so far, while the visitors are riding high in fifth.
Struggling Elche are desperate for points, but Betis head to the Province of Alicante as the favorites to get the win. Check out our Elche vs Betis betting preview for the best La Liga picks and soccer betting odds.
Elche vs. Real Betis Information
Elche vs Real Betis
Location: Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, Elche.
Date and Time: Friday, February 24, 2023, 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Elche vs. Real Betis Recent Scores
Elche are having a season to forget. Their one and only league victory of the campaign came against Villarreal earlier in the month, but they have since suffered back-to-back defeats to Real Madrid and Espanyol, scoring none and conceding five.
In contrast, Real Betis are having another fine La Liga campaign. They recently lost momentum after three defeats in four, but the Green-and-Whites have responded with wins over Almeria and Real Valladolid in their last two. There are some big games on the Real Betis schedule coming up, but Manuel Pellegrini’s men will be eyeing up a top-four finish.
Elche vs Real Betis Betting Analysis
Elche Facts to Know
Elche had a solid season last time around, finishing in 13th place after 11 wins, nine draws and 18 defeats. However, they have struggled this term and look nailed on for relegation to the Segunda Division.
Elche have been woeful so far, collecting a mere nine points from 22 games. They are already 13 points adrift of safety at the foot of the table. The Green-Striped Ones have picked up just one victory, drawing six and losing 15 of the other 21. Overall, the Elche stats have been dreadful so far.
Pablo Machin’s men gave themselves a glimmer of hope when they stunned Villarreal earlier this month. A Pere Milla Pena treble gave Elche a much-needed 3-1 win over the Yellow Submarine, which was their first La Liga success since the final day of last season.
Unfortunately, they have failed to build on that and gone on to suffer back-to-back defeats. After a thumping 4-0 loss at Real Madrid, Elche were narrowly beaten at home by Espanyol last Sunday.
Machin’s side need a miracle to avoid relegation, as they are cut adrift at the bottom as we enter the final third of the campaign. Nevertheless, can Elche cause an upset on home soil this Friday? For the best odds on today’s La Liga matches, keep reading our in-depth Elche vs Betis betting preview.
Real Betis Facts to Know
Real Betis are in with a shout of taking one of the UEFA Champions League spots in this season’s La Liga. They are just four points behind fourth-place Atletico Madrid with 16 games still to play.
Manuel Pellegrini’s troops have won half of their 22 league fixtures this season, drawing four and losing seven of the other 11. Along the way, the Seville side have scored 29 and shipped 23.
Verdiblancos recently suffered three defeats in four, which halted their momentum in the league. However, they have hit back in style with two wins from two. After a hard-fought 3-2 victory at Almeria, Betis beat Valladolid 2-1 at the Estadio Benito Villamarin last weekend, with goals from Juanmi and Sergio Canales doing the damage.
Betis have been strong away from home of late, winning four of the last five league and cup away games. Only Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid have picked up more away points in this season’s La Liga.
Betis are looking to take advantage of Elche’s bad form and leave the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero with all three points this Friday. Can they get the job done and make it three wins in a row? Read our Elche vs Betis betting prediction below.
Updates
Elche will be without the suspended Jose Carmona, while Alex Collado and John Nwankwo Donald are out. Diego Gonzalez and Lisandro Magallan are doubts. As for Betis, Borja Iglesias is recovering from a finger injury, while Sergio Canales could also miss the trip with a muscle issue. Guido Rodriguez is suspended for the away team.
Elche vs. Real Betis Betting Preview
Despite being on home soil, Elche are the underdogs in this La Liga matchup. The bookmakers are offering the big odds of +300 for a home win.
Real Betis are looking to make it nine points out of nine to keep the pressure on the top four, and the Greens are fancied with the bookies. Right now, you can get the solid soccer betting odds of -105 for the away win. The draw is available at +250.
Elche vs. Real Betis Betting Prediction
Elche are heading for Spain’s second tier, and Machin’s boys could face another damaging defeat this Friday. They will not go down without a fight, but Betis should be too strong in this one.
Pellegrini’s side have been solid on the road this term, winning five away league games. Including UEFA Europa League matches, Betis have won without conceding on their travels on four occasions this term. With that in mind, take a punt on the away team to win to nil on Friday at +225.
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