Elche take on the visitors Sevilla in the round 20 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Monday, January 19th at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero (Elche).
Elche side spent several years unable to escape the Segunda, even finishing only 11th at one point. After that setback, Sarabia was appointed as head coach, and at the first attempt he led his new team up to La Liga. Moreover, instead of being dragged into a survival battle, the newcomers have impressed with solid performances and strong results, and they still have a realistic chance to push for European qualification if they manage to keep up the pace. They are also still alive in the Copa del Rey, having eliminated Eibar in December. The year 2026 did start with a defeat, and at home, but the opponent was the ambitious Villarreal. They at least managed a draw against Valencia, although that was followed by another loss to Betis, this time in the cup. Overall, Elche have looked competitive in most recent matches and rarely seem overwhelmed by stronger opposition. Their home form, in particular, suggests they are capable of picking up important points against direct rivals.
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Sevilla look livelier than a year ago, but remain under threat of slipping down. White Andalusia have rather abruptly moved in recent years from Europa League triumphs and consistent top-four finishes to a fight simply to stay in the division. Last spring, they finished just one point above relegated Leganes, 41 to 40. There are still plenty of problems now, which explains the rumors about investors and the possible return of iconic figures to the club. Under Almeida, there were some encouraging results in 2025, including an impressive 4-1 win over Barcelona. December, however, spoiled the picture, with a cup defeat to Alaves followed by a league loss to Real Madrid. The biggest shock came in January with a 0-3 defeat to Levante, as they were expected to take maximum points against the league’s main outsider. They also lost to Celta, albeit narrowly, 0-1. Despite occasional bright moments, Sevilla continue to struggle for consistency and confidence. Recent results show that even against lower-ranked opponents, they are far from secure.
There have been around fifteen meetings in total, with Sevilla winning more than half of them, eight, and suffering only one defeat. However, the last two encounters, including one this season, both ended in draws. Overall, the hosts have looked stronger throughout this season. The suggested bet is Elche to win with a “draw no bet” handicap.
Prediction for the match: Elche to win with 0.0 handicap.
