Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Elche play host to Burgos at their Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on day 12 of the new La Liga 2 campaign. Elche did well to beat Sporting Gijon 2-1 in their last home game and they are surely capable of matching Burgos, who struggle on the travels. Bambo Diaby suffered an injury in a goalless draw with Cartagena, with Pedro Bigas likely to step up.
The visitors, on the other hand, suffered a dip in form, losing three of their last four league matches. As Burgos have been struggling offensively of late, we predict that the hosts are going to emerge triumphant in Sunday’s clash. Last time out Elche defeated Burgos 2-0 at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. Both Kevin Appin and Alex Sancris are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the away 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.