{"id":1446576,"date":"2026-05-06T11:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1446576"},"modified":"2026-05-06T11:38:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:38:22","slug":"match-preview-elche-vs-alaves-09-05-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-elche-vs-alaves-09-05-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Elche vs Alav\u00e9s: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Elche<\/a> and Alav\u00e9s<\/a> clash in a high-stakes encounter with both sides fighting to secure their La Liga<\/a> status for another season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story is one of narrow margins: just two points separate them, and both have identical win records so far. With kick-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday at the Estadio Manuel Mart\u00ednez Valero, expect tension and drama as recent meetings suggest neither team will roll over easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on season-long strengths\u2014Elche’s clinical edge in attack and Alav\u00e9s’ tendency to create but not always finish chances\u2014here are our top betting recommendations. We’re particularly confident in Elche not to lose, given their efficiency and the trends from recent head-to-heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Elche or Draw (Double Chance)<\/strong><\/td>\n1\/3 @ Bet365<\/a>
(75.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nElche have lost just one of the last five meetings. They outperform Alav\u00e9s in passing and finishing, plus Alav\u00e9s have struggled to convert their chances consistently. The price reflects Elche’s home advantage and more reliable attack.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Andre Silva First Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n9\/2 @ Bet365<\/a>
(18.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSilva leads Elche’s line with a superb 59.3% shot accuracy. He has 10 goals from 6.23 xG and will be the focal point at home against an Alav\u00e9s defence that has conceded 53 goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Both Elche and Alav\u00e9s have found themselves hovering above the relegation zone, but Elche’s two-point cushion could prove vital. Both have won 9 from 34, but Elche’s higher assist tally and superior finishing have edged them ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Elche<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n-8<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Alav\u00e9s<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n-13<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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