Sevilla take on the visitors Elche in the round 4 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Friday, September 12th at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla).
Sevilla FC not so long ago were the fourth-best team in La Liga and multiple winners of the UEFA Europa League. But even during their last European success, their domestic form started to collapse sharply. Since then, they have failed to reclaim their former status despite numerous managerial changes. Last season they finished just one point above relegated CD Leganés, 41 to 40. Determined to bounce back, they hired Matías Almeyda and signed several experienced players, including Odysseas Vlachodimos, César Azpilicueta, and late arrival Alexis Sánchez. They also had to sell players, parting ways with Loïc Badé, Muzambo, Dodi Lukebakio, as well as Suso, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Kelechi Iheanacho. They began this season with losses to Athletic Club and Getafe CF, but finally earned a 2–0 win over struggling Girona FC before the international break. Sevilla’s attack still looks disjointed, and their defense has been leaky, but the recent win could boost confidence. Almeyda hopes this will be a turning point to start climbing the table.
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Elche CF have handled their return to the top flight quite well. “Los Franjiverdes” often bounce between divisions, and spent the last two seasons in Segunda División. In 2024/25 they finished second and earned automatic promotion to La Liga. After refreshing their squad, Eder Sarabia’s side have looked competitive. They held both Real Betis and Atlético Madrid to 1–1 draws, and then claimed a confident 2–0 win over fellow newcomer Levante UD thanks to two early second-half goals. Rafa Mir, on loan from Sevilla, scored again in that game. Elche’s organized defense and quick counterattacks have impressed early on. They look more resilient than expected for a newly promoted side and won’t be easy to break down.
The teams have met 14 times, with Elche winning just once — back in 2021. Sevilla have 8 victories, while their most recent meeting, in the spring two seasons ago, ended in a draw. The hosts are considered the favorites. However, the newcomers seem solid enough compared to this struggling opponent to avoid defeat again here.
Prediction for the match: Elche not to lose (X2).
