The top end of the table meets the bottom end as Sevilla prepare to face off against Elche in the La Liga. Sevilla find themselves placed 4th in the table on 51 points from 26 matches. On an expectable 17th place Elche are 27 points behind in the standings.
Sevilla has won in the last 6 of 7 matches at home;Sevilla scored in the last 14 of 16 matches;Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Sevilla’s last 5 of 7 matches;Sevilla have not conceded in the last 6 of 8 matches.
Elche has lost the last 5 matches in a row when playing away;Elche did not win the last 11 matches in a row when playing away;Elche has lost in the last 7 of 8 matches when playing away;Elche conceded in the last 20 of 22 matches.The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
Results have been on par, so to speak, for Sevilla in recent weeks as results have performed as expected. In their 3 latest outings Sevilla were beaten 2-1 by Elche and went on to a 2-2 draw with B. Dortmund in the Champions League. Their latest game produced a 1-0 win against Real Betis.
Results have been on par, so to speak, for Elche in recent weeks as results have performed as expected. In their previous 3 matches Elche were beaten 2-1 by Granada and went on to a 2-1 win against Sevilla. Their latest match served up a 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid.
In a match between these two seemingly equal sides, with both in the same shape, home advantage could prove the deciding factor. A win for Sevilla at odds 1.36 looks the best call on Wednesday.
The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
Sevilla were left emptyhanded, when Elche handed them a 2-1 defeat in their last La Liga encounter. The former did win the reverse match though, as they secured 3 points to their name by claiming a 3-0 win. In the previous 5 matches between Sevilla and Elche over 2.5 goals came up 3 times. Both teams to score paid out 3 times in these 10 meetings. In 5 matches between the clubs Sevilla have been the dominant force winning 3 times in 5 matches against Elche in the La Liga.
Sevilla lie 4th in the table on 51 points after 26 games. 27 points behind after 26 games, Elche find themselves in a decent 17th place.
According to bookmakers Sevilla have a 73% chance of beating Elche. That equals odds of 1.36 on Sevilla to win, while the draw sits at 4.60. Placing a bet on the away win for Elche returns you odds 9.00. Sevilla won 7 of their previous 10 home league games. In contrast Elche lost 7 of their last 10 away league games.
The prices available with the bookmakers indicate the chance of both teams to score (BTTS) is as low as 49% in this match. This equals odds around 2.05, while going the other way and betting on both teams NOT to score pays out odds 1.73. The bookies estimate the chance of this outcome paying out lies at 58%. The last 10 home league games for Sevilla averaged 2.6 goals per game with BTTS paying out 3 of these last 10 matches. In the previous 10 away league games for Elche the average total goals were 2.5 with 6 of these 10 matches seeing BTTS.
Looking at the prices on offer by the bookmakers, the chance of this match going over 2.5 goals is 53%. This equals odds 1.87 if you wish to place a bet on OVER 2.5 goals. Speculating in the opposite outcome of under 2.5 goals pays out at 1.90. The last 10 home league games of Sevilla had an average of 2.6 goals per match. Of their last 10 home matches 5 went over 2.5 goals. Elche’s last 10 away league games averaged 2.5 goals per game. Meanwhile, 6 of Elche’s last 10 away matches offered over 2.5 goals.