Fourteen games haven’t been enough for Elche to get their first victory in La Liga, which explains why Los Franjiverdes are offering a +1300 price in the sportsbook to defeat Atletico Madrid on Thursday.
Speaking of Atletico Madrid, Los Colchoneros are in fifth place, but they only won one of their last five La Liga games. The good news is that both won their Copa Del Rey second-round match last week, allowing them to regain some confidence.
Let’s check the latest La Liga odds, stats, injury reports, and La Liga lines for Atletico Madrid vs Elche. We’ve plenty of La Liga betting odds for you to consider.
Atletico Madrid: Top Notch
Being in fifth place isn’t a problem. The problem is being 13 points behind first place. That’s Atletico Madrid’s case, which is why qualifying for the UEFA Champions League has become their top priority. They need to finish in the top four to do so.
The good news is that Atletico’s roster is top-notch. Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa, Nahuel Molina, and Rodrigo De Paul represented the team in the 2022 World Cup final. Overall, 12 of Atletico’s players represented their national team in Qatar.
Yannick Carrasco was one of them, and last week, he led the team to a 3-1 victory over Arenteiro in the second round of the Copa del Rey. Carrasco scored the opener in the first half from the penalty spot. Pablo Rivas increased the advantage during the second half, while Carrasco sealed the deal right before the end, again from the penalty spot.
The game was very special for Alberto Moreno, a 20-year-old midfielder who made his debut with the first team. That means more assets for head coach Diego Simeone.
Curiously enough, Los Colchoneros have struggled more when playing at home than on the road. They’re 2-2-2 at Wanda Metropolitano while 5-1-2 on the road. Even so, they come in as the soccer betting favorites at -400.
Elche: Nothing to Lose
As mentioned, Elche hasn’t won a single game in La Liga this season. Los Franjiverdes are 0-4-10 with 10 goals for and 31 against, which is good enough for last place.
As if that wasn’t enough, Los Franjiverdes have had a really bad time when facing other powerhouses. They lost 3-0 to Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Last week, they also regained some confidence by defeating Guadalajara in the second round of the Copa del Rey. Los Franjiverdes won 3-0, with Pere Milla, Ezequiel Ponce, and Jose Oliva as the scorers. Defensively, they only allowed one shot on target. Yes, Atletico Madrid is much better than Guadalajara, but that was only the second time in the season that Elche scored three goals in a game.
Los Franjiverdes are 0-2-5 when playing on the road. They managed to draw against Valencia and Espanyol.
Considering all of the above, Milla is the main reason for you to consider including the visitors in your soccer picks. He’s the team’s top scorer in La Liga with three goals. You can expect Elche to rely on the counterattack, meaning he’ll be the only striker in the starting lineup.
Atletico Madrid vs Elche Head-to-Head
- Previous Matches: 53
- Atletico Madrid Victories: 32 (110 goals)
- Elche Victories: 11 (51 goals)
- Draws: 10
Last season, Atletico Madrid won both La Liga meetings between the two, but Los Colchoneros suffered a bit more than expected. First, they won 1-0 at Wanda Metropolitano thanks to Angel Correa, who scored the winning goal right before halftime. Later, they won 2-0 at Martinez Valero, with Matheus Cunha and Rodrigo De Paul as the scorers.
Los Colchoneros won the last eight encounters with Los Franjiverdes, with the total going under in six of those matches.
Atletico Madrid vs Elche Match Information
- Match: Atletico Madrid vs Elche
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 29th
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid
- Atletico Madrid vs Elche Live Stream: fubo.tv
Atletico Madrid vs Elche Betting Lines
Atletico Madrid vs Elche Picks & Prediction
Atletico Madrid should have no trouble winning this one. First, Los Colchoneros are more talented. Second, their depth is enviable. Third, Elche has never been able to defeat them on the road. Finally, Los Franjiverdes will be without Jon Chetauya, Pol Lirola, Nico Fernandez, and Josan Fernandez due to injury. The thing is that -410 is a bit high, so go ahead and include the home side winning both halves at -140 in your betting online ticket.
Atletico Madrid is listed at -400 in our Vegas La Liga lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Atletico Madrid, you have a chance to win $25. The Elche is +1300, offering a chance to win $1300 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Atletico Madrid an 80.00% chance to win, with Elche at 7.14%.
Atletico Madrid vs Elche Match Detail
