Sevilla vs Elche Prediction and Match Analysis

Sevilla vs Elche Prediction and Match Analysis for 28th January 2023.

Match Facts

Sevilla have won their last two matches.
Elche were not able to win any of their last 18 games in La Liga.

Sevilla have shown signs of improvement.

Sevilla beat fellow struggling team Cadiz late in their last game to escape the relegation zone.

In the 89th minute, Rakitic converted from the penalty spot to give his team a well-deserved victory.

However, they were denied the opportunity to go to the Copa del Rey semifinals after falling to Osasuna in extra time.

Elche are still struggling to get points

Elche, who are currently winless in the league, have drawn their last two games after a 1-1 draw with Osasuna.

Elche scored an equalizer through Sevilla loanee Carmona, but they are still 12 points from the bottom of the table.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Sevilla have won their previous 4 matches at home against Elche across all competitions and have kept clean sheet in 3 of those matches.

Furthermore, they have seen under 2.5 goals in their previous 3 encounters against Elche across all competitions.

Sevilla’s team news

A knee issue is bothering Alex Telles. Papu Gomez cannot play because of an ankle injury.

Marcao is out with a muscle issue, while Jesus Corona is out with a leg ailment.

Fernando, who has a contusion, will also miss out. However, there are no suspensions.

Elche’s team news

A knee issue will prevent Jony Alamo from participating. Both John Chetauya and Alex Collado are out with injuries on their legs.

Nicolas Mercau is dealing with a wrist issue, while Pol Lirola’s health is in question.

There are also no suspensions for the team.

Verdict

When the two teams last faced off, Sevilla won 2-0 at home. Thanks to goals from Papu Gomez and Rafa Mir.

History should repeat itself as Sevilla are working so hard to avoid the relegation zone.

Winning their last two matches is a sign of improvement and I am picking them to win again.