Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Real Sociedad
Match Time & Date:
19/03/2023
16:15
Prediction: 2-0
Elche
Real Sociedad will look to stay in the Champions League berth when they take on Elche in San Sebastian on Matchday 26. La Real aim to put an end to their four-game winless run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against los Franjiverdes. The Basques failed to impress in a 1-1 draw with Mallorca, but they will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways in La Liga. Mikel Merino is banned for the match, while all Aritz Elustondo, Sadiq Umar, and Martin Merquelanz remain on the sidelines with injuries.
Elche, on the other hand, are having a season to forget, with the team sitting in the ultimate position in the standings with only 13 points on their account. Since Real Sociedad have turned their Reale Arena into a real fortress, anything but a routine home win would be a major surprise. Pape Diop Cheikh is banned for the match, while John Donald Chetauya misses out with injury.
Highlighted Player (David Silva):
David Silva is a product of Valencia’s youth system. Born on 8 January, 1986, the highly rated footballer made his debut in the 2004/2005 campaign and went on to score a total of 21 goals for the Estadio de Mestalla outfit. In 2010, the Spanish midfielder signed a deal with Premier League side Manchester City and he has already won two domestic championships with the free-spending club.
In the 2015/2016 season David Silva and Co. faced Real Madrid in the Champions League semis, but the Spanish giants proved to be a big catch for the Citizens in the two-legged tie. Silva plays as an attacking midfielder, but he is capable of playing as winger or a second striker as well.
He is well known for his possession-retaining qualities and, as a result, he got the nicknames “Merlin” and “El Mago”. David Silva won the 2014 FIFA World Cup trophy with Spain, while winning Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 with La Roja as well.
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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