Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Elche will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Tenerife when they take on Real Valladolid in the La Liga 2 round 23. Los Franjiverdes are eager to stay in the playoffs race, but they face a tough challenge against La Pucela. Both Manu Nieto and Matias Dituro have joined the club in the January transfer window, while Edgar Badia and Alex Martin are no longer part of the team. Experienced forward Oscar Plano will not play against his former club due to a ligament injury.
The visitors, on the other hand, aim to put an end to their three-game losing run in the Spanish second tier. As the visitors are eager to climb to top six as well, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. Raul Moro misses out with injury, while Cesar Tarrega is likely to make his Valladolid debut against Elche.
Highlighted Team (Elche):
Established in 1923, Elche is a Spanish club that competes in La Liga. Los Franjiverdes welcome their rivals at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, the stadium which can hold up to 33,732 spectators. The venue was opened on September 8, 1976.
Elche wear white shirts with green stripe and white shorts when playing at home, while black is the dominant colour of their away jersey. The club’s biggest success came in 1969 as Elche made it to the Copa del rey final. Los Franjiverdes faced Club Atletico de Bilbao in the Spanish Cup final, with the Basques winning the match by one goal to nil.
The likes of Mario Pasalic, Ivan Bolado, Garry Rodrigues, Goran Djorovic, Albert Nadj, Wakaso, Moha, Carlos Sanchez, Ioan Andone, Enzo Roco, Dominique Malonga, Richmond Boakye, and Sory Kaba are some of the notable players who were part of the team in the past. Elche have never represented Spain in European competitions.