Match Overview

The Matchday 5 fixture between Elche and Oviedo is scheduled for September 21st at the Manuel Martínez Valero stadium. Here’s our comprehensive prediction, betting odds analysis, and key statistics for the Elche vs Oviedo encounter.

Elche’s Current Form

Only four teams in remain undefeated in the current championship, and Elche, under the guidance of Eder Sarabia, is one of them. With 6 points accumulated, they currently sit comfortably in 8th place. So far, the club has secured just one victory – a convincing 2-0 win against Levante. Their other three league matches have ended in draws, notably holding strong opponents like Atlético Madrid and Real Betis to 1-1 stalemates on both occasions.

Elche’s Key Statistics

• The club is on an impressive 9-match unbeaten run in the top flight, with 3 wins and 6 draws.
• Fewer than three goals have been scored in 8 of Elche’s last 9 league encounters.
• Both teams have scored in 6 of the Valencians’ previous 8 fixtures.

Elche: Predicted Starting Lineup (5-2-3)*

Matías Dituro – Adrià Pedrosa, Álvaro Núñez, David Affengruber, Pedro Bigas, Víctor Chust – Aleix Febas, Martín Neto – Ali Cho, André Silva, Rafa Mir.

Oviedo’s Performance So Far

Veljko Paunović’s side, on the other hand, has experienced a more predictable start, albeit with a challenging fixture list. The team managed a home victory against Real Sociedad (1-0) but suffered clean-sheet defeats in their other matches: 0-2 against Villarreal, 0-3 against Real Madrid, and 0-2 against Getafe. With only 3 points and just a single goal scored, Oviedo currently possesses the league’s weakest attack.

Oviedo’s Key Statistics

• Exactly two or three goals were scored in 7 of the club’s last 9 games across and Segunda División.
• Oviedo has a run of three away defeats without scoring in Spain’s top two divisions.
• Fewer than three goals were scored in 9 of the team’s last 11 away matches in and Segunda División.

Oviedo: Predicted Starting Lineup (4-4-2)*

Aarón Escandell – Javi López, Dani Calvo, Nacho Vidal, David Costas – Leander Dendoncker, Alberto Reina, Josip Brekalo, Luka Ilić – Alex Fores, Jessem Hassan.

Team News: Oviedo

Forward Federico Viñas will miss the next two matches due to suspension.

Match Prediction: Elche vs Oviedo

Elche’s current form and recent results are significantly more promising than those of their opponents. With a favorable fixture in their schedule, the Valencians should capitalize on this opportunity to secure all three points. Oviedo is still finding its footing in , struggling significantly in attack, having only scored once, and that too on home turf.

Elche boasts an impressive unbeaten record at home, stretching six consecutive matches, including three clean-sheet victories and three 1-1 draws. Oviedo, conversely, struggled on the road even in the Segunda División and has already suffered two identical 0-2 away losses in . It is highly probable that Elche will emerge victorious, mirroring their last home encounter against Oviedo in November last year in Segunda, which ended in a dominant 4-0 win.

Expert Betting Tip

My prediction is “Elche to Win” with odds of 2.00

Author: Oleksandr Oleksenko

* The starting lineup shown for each team reflects their last match in this tournament.