Our prediction for this Copa del Rey match:
Elche
Match Time & Date:
05/01/2025
12:00
Prediction: 1-1
Las Palmas
Elche and Las Palmas square off against each other at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero in what is expected to be a close Copa del Rey encounter. Los Franjiverdes aim to build on back-to-back wins over Racing Santander and Castellon and they are surely capable of matching the La Liga outfit in front of home fans. Even though there are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, both Nunez and Josan are in line for a spot in the starting XI.
La Union Deportiva, on the other hand, aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Espanyol, but given their difficulties on the road, we predict that the winner will be decided after extra-time or penalties. Both Viti and Daley Sinkgraven are out of contention with injuries, speaking of the visiting team. In their last meeting in a competitive match, back in 2020, the two sides played out a 1-1 draw.
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.
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