Verdict: Elche win & Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds: 17/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to extend on their promotion charge on Monday night, Elche will welcome Racing Ferrol to the Estadio Martinez Valero.
Elche
Starting with the hosts, enjoying what has been a real Segunda romp this season, Elche find themselves pencilled in as a leading promotion contender over the final couple of months. Last seen putting in another eye-catching display as they secured a 2-1 victory away at Cordoba, Eder Sarabia’s men have rightfully received plenty of plaudits. Along with mustering 10 points from their previous four Segunda appearances, the Alicante-based outfit have suffered just a single defeat from any of their last eight outings. Smelling what is a golden opportunity here, Elche have also gained a fearsome reputation for their dominance on home soil. In fact, on what has become a record-breaking flurry, Sarabia’s camp have won all of their previous nine consecutive Segunda matchups at the Estadio Martinez Valero – a run that stems all the way back to November 8th.
Elche Team News
Still dealing with a long-term knee injury and not making a single appearance since the end of January, Elche will once again be without 21-year-old Yago Santiago here. However, aside from the former Tottenham youngster, Sarabia’s side have reported a clean bill of health.
Returning from a knock and finding the net against Cordoba last week, Kosovo international Elbasan Rashani should get some more minutes under his belt. Former Sheffield Wednesday defender Bambo Diary will partner Pedro Bigas at the back.
Racing Ferrol
As for the visitors, enduring what has been a major Segunda crisis this season, Ferrol are set to lose their second-tier status with a whimper. Sat firmly in the relegation zone and already 15 points adrift of safety, Alejandro Menendez’s men have rightfully come under a huge amount of scrutiny. Last seen putting in another toothless display as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at home against Deportivo La Coruna, the Green Devils have registered just a single point from any of their previous nine consecutive Segunda appearances. Facing what looks set to be another monumental challenge here, Ferrol have also gained a reputation for their glaring issues in the final third. Including a 3-0 drumming against Granada last month, Monday’s guests have failed to find the net in any of their last five matchups against second-tier opposition.
Racing Ferrol Team News
Both still dealing with respective injury issues, Racing Ferrol are once again sweating over the fitness of Luis Perea Hernandez and former Getafe star Erick Cabaco on Monday night. Brazilian veteran Naldo could be handed a full recall at the heart of Menendez’s defence.
One-time Barcelona youngster Alvaro Sanz will partner Josep Sene in the middle of the park. Appearing to have recently cemented his spot as Ferrol’s number one choice, former Valencia shot-stopper Yoel will start between the sticks here.
Key Factors to Consider
- When Elche and Racing Ferrol met for their reverse Segunda meeting on October 5th, Monday’s guests collected a shock 1-0 victory on home soil.
- Elche have won all of their previous nine consecutive Segunda showdowns at the Estadio Martinez Valero.
- Racing Ferrol have mustered just a single point from any of their previous nine Segunda appearances.
- The Green Devils have also failed to notch a single strike in any of their last five Segunda matchups.
- All of the last six meetings between Elche and Racing Ferrol has finished with just a single goal.
Conclusion
Looking to extend on their promotion charge, Elche should be smelling a golden opportunity here. Along with mustering 10 points from their previous four Segunda appearances, Monday’s hosts have also gained a fearsome reputation for their continued dominance on home soil. Remarkably winning all of their last nine consecutive second-tier showdowns at the Estadio Martinez Valero, we are expecting a similar outcome.
Verdict: Elche win & Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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