Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Eldense will look to recover from a 1-0 loss to Burgos when they take on Elche in the La Liga 2 round 19. Los Azulgranas have been producing fine performances at home of late, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Saturday’s clash. Both Youness and Jorquera Romero are in line for recalls to the starting XI, while Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Dario Dumic remains in the recovery room.
Los Franjiverdes, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-1 win over Cadiz. Elche are eager to move closer to the automatic promotion places, but beating Eldense at Estadio Nuevo Pepico Amat is easier said than done. You should bear in mind that the two sides played out a 1-1 draw in their last meeting at the venue. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Valencia.
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.