Elche - Real Oviedo predictions

Though Elche are more likely to win this, an away win would only be slightly surprising. It’s a relatively balanced matchup, which usually means we’ll see some exciting football.

An away win in this match would be a huge surprise and an equally big achievement for Real Oviedo who could consider themselves fortunate if they run away with a point in the bag.

All the punters who backed Elche to get a draw from their latest La Liga trip must have had a crystal ball as this match was pretty hard to predict. Given the odds of to remain unbeaten, Elche did exactly that after taking a first-half lead.

Real Oviedo were priced 5.07 odds to win their previous La Liga away game, and also had to contend with playing as the away team. Quite predictably, they fell behind in the early game and eventually lost the showdown 2:0.

A quick look at the visiting team’s recent history tells us a lot about their weaknesses. Specifically, we’re talking about the fact that they’ve allowed more than 5 goals over their 3 most recent La Liga outings.

Elche are middle of the pack in the current standings, 1 point from European places. And though there’s plenty of time to change that. If they want a better placement, though, the fight to get there won’t be easy.

Though it’s hard to say Real Oviedo started the season on a strong note, their fairly decent table position is at risk. Beating Elche will be no easy task – but it’s a necessary step if they ever wish to reach the Europa qualifying spots.

Sunday's match will see both teams at their strongest, with no players missing due to injury or suspension.

This match is a bit strapped for low-risk options that don’t completely ruin the betting value side of things. With that in mind, we suggest going for a Draw/Draw Half Time/Full Time bet. It’s risky, but the payout is worth it.