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Real Madrid travels to face Elche CF in a crucial Primera Division clash. The league leaders are in formidable form and will be looking to extend their advantage at the top of the table. Elche, positioned comfortably in mid-table, have proven to be a resilient side, particularly known for securing draws. However, hosting the reigning champions presents their toughest challenge of the season so far.
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Current League Standings
The league table paints a clear picture of the disparity between these two clubs after 12 matches played.
- Real Madrid CF: Currently sit in 1st place with 31 points. Their impressive record stands at 10 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 loss. They have scored 26 goals while conceding just 10.
- Elche CF: Occupy 11th position with 15 points. They have a balanced record of 3 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, having scored 13 goals and conceded 14.
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 31 |
| 2 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 25 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 20 |
| 6 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 17 |
| 8 | Getafe CF | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 17 |
| 9 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 16 |
| 10 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 11 | Elche CF | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | -1 | 15 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 13 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| 15 | RCD Mallorca | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -6 | 12 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 11 |
| 17 | Valencia CF | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -10 | 10 |
| 18 | Girona FC | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -13 | 10 |
| 19 | Levante UD | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 9 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -13 | 8 |
Head-to-Head Analysis
Historically, this fixture has been dominated by Real Madrid. While Elche have managed to secure draws in the past, they have consistently struggled to overcome the powerhouse from the capital. Previous encounters have often been high-scoring affairs, with a total of 51 goals scored across the last 15 meetings, averaging over 3 goals per game. This trend highlights Real Madrid’s offensive superiority in this matchup.
Our Prediction
Real Madrid’s form is simply on another level. As league leaders, they have demonstrated both clinical attacking play and defensive solidity. Elche have been hard to beat, with draws being a common result, but they lack the firepower to trouble a team of Real Madrid’s calibre consistently. We expect Los Blancos’ quality to shine through, securing a comfortable victory on the road. Given their attacking prowess, winning by a significant margin is highly likely.
Therefore, our betting tip is a handicap bet on the visitors.
Prediction:
Real Madrid -1.5 Asian Handicap
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