Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Racing Ferrol and Elche square off against each other at Estadio Municipal da Malata in the opening match of Saturday’s program. The Galicians are desperate to record their first win of the season and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Elche. Eneko Jauregi is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in a 3-1 loss to Cordoba, while both Brais Martinez and Erick Cabaco miss out with injuries.
Los Franjiverdes, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Mirandes and Malaga. Elche want to move closer to the playoffs berth, but seeing that the relegation-threatened hosts want this win more than the visitors, we are tempted to bet on the Galician outfit. Defender Carlos Clerc remains in the recovery room, while midfielder Yago Santiago is a major doubt, speaking of the visiting team.
Highlighted Team (Elche):
Established in 1923, Elche is a Spanish club that competes in La Liga. Los Franjiverdes welcome their rivals at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, the stadium which can hold up to 33,732 spectators. The venue was opened on September 8, 1976.
Elche wear white shirts with green stripe and white shorts when playing at home, while black is the dominant colour of their away jersey. The club’s biggest success came in 1969 as Elche made it to the Copa del rey final. Los Franjiverdes faced Club Atletico de Bilbao in the Spanish Cup final, with the Basques winning the match by one goal to nil.
The likes of Mario Pasalic, Ivan Bolado, Garry Rodrigues, Goran Djorovic, Albert Nadj, Wakaso, Moha, Carlos Sanchez, Ioan Andone, Enzo Roco, Dominique Malonga, Richmond Boakye, and Sory Kaba are some of the notable players who were part of the team in the past. Elche have never represented Spain in European competitions.