Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Elche
Match Time & Date:
18/08/2024
19:30
Prediction: 2-1
Huesca
Elche will look to make a flying start to the new La Liga 2 campaign when they face Huesca at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on Sunday. Los Franjiverdes were having their ups and downs in pre-season, with the team beating the likes of Al Ittihad, Nottingham Forest, and Orihuela, while losing to Castellon, Zaragoza, and Levante, but they are still seen as favourites to beat Huesca at home. The opposition defenders should have big-money signing Nicolas Castro (attacking midfielder) at bay.
Los Azulgranas, on the other hand, aim to repeat the last season’s success when they defeated Elche 3-0 on the road, but seeing that the hosts have reinforce the squad, home win should be considered this time out. Loanee Sergi Enrich is widely expected to make his full Huesca debut against Elche, while midfielder Toni Abad should miss the season opener with a muscle injury.
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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