On Friday, August 12, Sevilla will face Elche in the 4th round of La Liga. I recommend betting on the total goals for this match.
Interesting facts and head-to-head history
- Sevilla have won just 1 of their last 11 home matches in La Liga.
- All of Elche’s matches this season have had fewer than three goals.
- Sevilla have conceded at least one goal in five straight La Liga games.
- Elche have not beaten Sevilla in their last five matches.
- This will be the 51st match between these teams, with Sevilla leading the wins 23 to 14.
Match preview
This summer, Sevilla sold key players Dodi Lukebakio and Loïc Badé. New arrivals like Alexis Sánchez and César Azpilicueta have not significantly boosted the squad. Sevilla started the new season with losses to Athletic Bilbao (2-3) and Getafe (1-2), but recently secured a 2-0 victory against Girona.
Elche, after finishing second in the Segunda Division last season, earned promotion back to La Liga. Initially underestimated, they have impressed in their opening matches under Eder Sarabia.
In the first three rounds, Elche secured five points with a win over Levante (2-0) and draws against Betis (1-1) and Atlético (1-1). Their transfer activities have also drawn attention, including loans of Héctor Fort and Iñaki Peña from Barcelona, and signing striker Rafa Mir, Federico Redondo from Inter Miami, and André Silva on loan from RB Leipzig.
Probable lineups
- Sevilla: Nyland; Azpilicueta, Castrín, Salas, Suazo; Agoumé, Gudelj; Ajuke, Vargas, González; Romero
- Elche: Peña; Núñez, Affengruber, Bigas, Chust, Valera; Aguado, Febas; Mendoza; Rodríguez, Mir
Sevilla vs Elche prediction
Elche have shown strength in their attack at the start of the season, while Sevilla typically perform well at home. I predict that both teams will score in this match.