In an exciting matchup set for Wednesday, April 22, Elche will host Atlético Madrid at 19:00 Central European Time during Matchday 33 of La Liga. The home side will be looking to secure crucial points in their ongoing battle against relegation.
Elche’s season has been characterized by struggles, with inconsistent performances hindering their ability to secure points, particularly against top-half teams. While recent victories over Mallorca and Valencia have offered a morale boost, Elche remains firmly in the relegation zone. Their home ground has been a source of strength, with 28 of their 32 points accumulated there, indicating a courageous approach at home as they aim for survival.
In contrast, Atlético Madrid continues to showcase their prowess as one of La Liga’s elite. Despite recent inconsistencies, they are unlikely to drop from the top four, largely due to Diego Simeone’s disciplined squad. Having reached the semifinals of the Champions League, where they will face Arsenal, Atlético arrives with renewed confidence, although they struggled on the road with only 17 points from 15 away matches thus far this season.
Match facts
- Elche are unbeaten in their last four home matches.
- Atlético are winless in three consecutive games.
- Elche average 1.5 goals per game at home, while Atlético average 1.1 goals per game on the road.
Probable line-ups
- Elche: Dituro, Petrot, Affengruber, Sangaré, Morente, Valera, Febas, Neto, Villar, Silva, Mir.
- Atlético Madrid: Musso, Diaz, Martinez, Pubill, Bonar, Vargas, Mendoza, Belaid, Almada, Baena, Griezmann.
H2H
Since 2002, Elche has managed to defeat Atlético at home only once.