Guadalajara welcome Elche to the Estadio Pedro Escartin in the second round of the 2022-23 Copa del Rey on Tuesday.
The hosts currently ply their trade in the Segunda Federation, which is the fourth tier of Spanish soccer.
Elche is at rock bottom of La Liga right now, but can they restore some pride and pick up a much-needed cup win before their league campaign resumes?
For the latest Guadalajara vs Elche odds, soccer picks, and parlays, check out our in-depth betting preview.
Last Game Record
While Elche has been taking a break to let the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar take center stage, Guadalajara has been busy in league action. In their last match, they played out a 0-0 league draw with Estepona.
This will be Elche’s first competitive game since beating Alcora 3-0 away from home in the previous round of the cup.
They have faced English sides West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United during the World Cup break, beating West Brom of the EFL Championship and losing to Premier League Leeds.
Guadalajara vs. Elche Betting Analysis
Guadalajara
Guadalajara is searching for their first win in four matches. After back-to-back defeats to Union Adarve and Atletico Madrid II, they did manage a 0-0 home draw with Estepona last time out.
They are in the fourth tier of Spanish soccer after gaining promotion last term. The Purples won 23 of 34 league matches and finished seven points clear of the top of Group 18. In doing so, they also secured qualification for the Copa del Rey.
Six Defeats in a Row
After six Copa del Rey defeats in a row, dating back to 2010, Guadalajara finally won a Copa del Rey match in November. In the first round, they picked up a 2-1 home victory over Ponferradina.
Of course, this will be a much tougher task against a side from the top tier of Spanish soccer, but Guada will be looking to take advantage of Elche’s poor form and cause an upset on home turf. You will find the latest Guadalajara vs Elche odds, and best Copa del Rey picks below.
Elche
Pablo Machin is Elche’s third manager of the 2022-23 season after taking over from Jorge Almiron in November.
It has been a tough campaign for the Green-Striped Ones, who are in danger of being cut adrift at the bottom of La Liga.
Elche finished 13th last term, but they have had a miserable 2022-23 campaign this time around. They sit at rock bottom of the top-tier table in Spain, failing to win any of their opening 14 matches.
Eight Points Behind
They have picked up just four points after four draws and ten defeats. Machin’s men will be eight points behind 17th when La Liga resumes next week.
On a more positive note for the Alicante outfit, they did manage to claim an easy away win at Alcora in the first round of the Copa del Rey last month.
A Roger double and an Ezequiel Ponce goal was enough for a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Elche has won two of their last three, winning in the cup and beating West Brom in a friendly, but those are their only victories since a friendly success over La Nucia way back in August.
Elche returns to league action with a tough trip to Atletico Madrid, but can they seal another cup win before that? Find out the latest Guadalajara vs Elche odds and top tips.
Guadalajara vs. Elche Betting Preview
Looking at the soccer odds today for this fixture, Elche is the clear favorite despite their bad form. The visitors are priced at just -225 to win in the 90.
This will be a tough assignment for the hosts, and the bookmakers are not giving them much hope, pricing the home victory at big Copa del Rey odds of +700. The draw in normal time is available at +350.
Guadalajara vs. Elche Betting Prediction
The smart money is on an Elche win. Victory in the cup could kick start a revival, and Machin’s boys should get the job done in Castilla-La-Mancha.
They won 3-0 on the road in the previous round of the cup, and you can get the top odds of +333 for Elche to win -2 again.
Soccer Pick: Draw (+350)
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