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Elche visit La Romareda on Sunday to face Real Zaragoza in the Segunda Division, looking to build on their last win. Los Franjiverdes picked up their first win of the league campaign last weekend after having started with back-to-back defeats.
On the opening day, Elche were beaten 1-0 by Huesca at home, before crumbling to another loss of the same scoreline to Albacete in their first away game of the season. The Valencian outfit then saw off Cordoba 3-1 on matchday three to finally open their account for the season.
A 33rd-minute strike from Yago Santiago had their noses in front as Nicolas Castro doubled their advantage from the penalty spot just after the hour mark. Rafael Nunez made it 3-0 in the 79th minute to consolidate the win, before Antonio Marin pulled a consolation goal back for Cordoba in stoppage time.
But with three points in the bag, Elche are down in 14th position in the league table, a massive 12 points behind the high-flying Real Zaragoza, who are in second with seven points.
Keen to end their 12-year wait for a return to La Liga, Zaragoza have made a fast start, beating Cadiz 4-0 in a stunning opening-day win before a 2-1 win over Cartagena. Mirandes managed to puncture their momentum a bit by holding them to a 0-0 draw, but Los Blanquillos will be aiming to return to winning ways in their first home game of the season.
Real Zaragoza vs Elche Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 54 clashes between the sides in the past, with Real Zaragoza winning 24 times over Elche and losing on 18 occasions.
- There have been 12 draws between the sides in history, but two in their last four alone.
- After losing three games in a row to Real Zaragoza, Elche are unbeaten in their last four.
- With six goals scored, Real Zaragoza are the second most prolific side in the league after Racing Ferrol (7). They've also conceded only once, the joint-best record.
Real Zaragoza vs Elche Prediction
Real Zaragoza have made a strong start to the season, displaying a frightening attacking intent backed up by a stoic defensive structure. A struggling Elche side stand no chance here, and Zaragoza should emerge victorious.
Prediction: Real Zaragoza 2-0 Elche
Real Zaragoza vs Elche Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Real Zaragoza to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No
