Elche vs Atletico prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
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In the 33rd round of La Liga on April 22, 2026, a match will take place between Elche and Atletico. The hosts are desperate for a win, but the ambitious visitors have also arrived aiming for all three points.
Elche vs Atletico: Team News and Expert Analysis
The team from "Manuel Martinez Valero" appointed a new head coach, Eder Sarabia, before last season. He immediately promoted the team to La Liga and even achieved a strong start in the top division. However, by spring, they had slid into the relegation zone. Nevertheless, the team has clearly revived now and even managed to beat Valencia in the previous round.
The top club from the capital regained third place in La Liga in 2024/2025. Villarreal is now providing fierce competition, and there were enough slip-ups this spring too—Sevilla even won 2-1. Still, the main focus recently was the cup: last Saturday, in the final against Real Sociedad, Atletico came from behind twice during the match but ultimately lost the title in a penalty shootout. In addition, in the Champions League, the Spaniards reached the semifinals, where against Barcelona they managed to secure the result needed to advance: 2-0 and 1-2.
The promoted side scores an average of 1.26 goals per game, conceding 1.52. Madrid's side averages 1.65 goals scored and 1.03 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Elche vs Atletico
Simeone’s men have won one of their last three meetings
The odds currently rate the guests almost on par with their hosts. It's time for them to remind everyone of their strength – we back the visitors to win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.85).
Elche vs Atletico: Key Stats and Trends
- Elche have lost four of their last seven matches
- 68% of Elche's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.77 goals per game.
- Atletico have lost three league matches in a row
- 52% of Atletico Madrid's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average of 2.68 goals per game.
Elche vs Atletico: Probable Starting Lineups
Elche are expected to line up in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible XI): Dituro – Petro, Bigas, Affengruber – Morente, Febas, Aguado, Sangare – Mir, Alvaro Rodriguez, Valera. Boyar is injured.
Atletico are expected to play a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible XI): Musso – Lenglet, Le Normand, Nicolas Gonzalez, Molina – Thiago Almada, Vargas, Koke, Giuliano Simeone – Baena, Griezmann. Gantzko and Jimenez will be unavailable to help their teammates.
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