Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
There will be fireworks when Elche and Almeria go head to head at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on Matchday 14. Los Franjiverdes look unstoppable at the moment, eyeing their fourth consecutive win in all competitions and they must be high on confidence following a 2-0 triumph over Eibar. All Clerc, Diaby, and Josan are out of contention with injuries, while forward Oscar Plano faces race against the clock to be fit for Friday’s encounter.
The Andalusians, on the other hand, shared the spoils with Huesca in their last league match. As Almeria were not in action at the weekend, tired legs should not prove to be a big problem for them. Therefore, we predict that the visitors are going to grab something from the round 14 opener. Argentina midfielder Lucas Robertone remains in the recovery room, but the 27-year-old should be the only absentee 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.