Elche (0 wins, 6 losses, 3 draws) hosts Real Madrid (8-0-1) at Manuel Martinez Valero Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Elche vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.
Real Madrid is coming off a massive home win over Barcelona which was the top team in La Liga entering last weekend. Real sits No. 1 in the league now following the 3-1 victory.
Madrid’s strength is in its attack as F Vinicius Júnior and F Karim Benzema have combined for 9 of the team’s 22 goals. It has allowed just 8 goals in 9 games.
As for Elche, they have struggled this season and sit last in the league – the only winless team. They finished 13th in the Spanish top league last season and have allowed 2.33 goals per game, the weakness of the club.
Having scored just 6 on the season, F Ezequiel Ponce is the team’s main threat with 2 goals in 404 minutes. He’s one of just 2 players with multiple goals for the home side.
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Elche vs. Real Madrid odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:51 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Elche +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Real Madrid -340 (bet $340 to win $100) | Draw +490
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +122 | U: -155)
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Prediction
Real Madrid 4, Elche 1
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
You can bet on Real Madrid on the total if you would like, and those should be much better odds than anything found on the moneyline.
Elche sits at the bottom of the league, and even a draw seems improbable. Considering they lost to Villarreal 4-0 and Barcelona 3-0, there isn’t much case to make for the home side here.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 3.5 (+122).
The Elche defense is just bad. It has allowed over 2 expected goals in 5 of its last 6 games.
They allowed 3 to Barcelona and 4 to both Villarreal and Athletic Club. Also, their attack has found some momentum at home, having scored in 3 of their 4 home matches.
Real has the speed and world-class finishing to abuse a team that struggles defensively. Madrid has the reigning Ballon d’Or winner in Benzema, and he should be able to get his in this battle.
Madrid has allowed almost a goal per game, so while on the road, they may concede. Real has scored at least 3 goals in 4 of its 9 league matches this season as well.
Overall, I’d back Real by assuming they’ll destroy one of the league’s worst defenses.
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