Atlético Madrid
Football Spain - La Liga Riyadh Air Metropolitano Sat 23 Aug 13:30
Elche CF
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

La Liga Betting Preview: Atlético Madrid vs Elche

Atlético Madrid host Elche in this Spanish La Liga match at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Saturday 23 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Goals the Bet in Atléti vs Elche

The price for Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market is -130 and we think that these odds are especially attractive. We anticipate that Atlético Madrid and Elche can combine to good effect and it’s therefore a value wager.

Atléti Have Won 6 of Previous 7 H2H Encounters

Atlético Madrid were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-1 loss against Espanyol at RCDE Stadium. Los Colchoneros had most of the ball enjoying 60% possession and four shots on target, while Julian Alvarez scored the goal.

Elche drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Estadio Martínez Valero ended 1-1 against Real Betis. Eder Sarabia's side boasted 68% possession and had two shots on goal, with German Valera on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Atléti won the last encounter between these sides. A 4-0 Copa del Rey away win was recorded against Elche. Atléti have triumphed in six of the previous 7 H2H meetings, while Elche have won once.

La Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Atlético Madrid logo Atlético Madrid 29 17 6 6 49 28 21 49:28 57
18 Elche logo Elche 30 6 11 13 38 47 -9 38:47 29
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Atlético Madrid – Last 10 League Games

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Atléti have had 56.5% possession, 541.6 passes and 5.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.0 corners.

Alexander Soerloth leads the way with 9 goals, Julian Alvarez has 7, with Clement Lenglet and two others on 1. Rodrigo De Paul, Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann are tied for the most assists on 2, with goalie Jan Oblak managing 3 clean sheets.

Elche – Last 10 League Games

Elche have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, averaging 7.9 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. Los Franjiverdes average 57.9% possession, 3.6 corners in their favour and 3.6 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 3.0 shots on goal and 6.4 attempts.

Mourad Daoudi is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while German Valera, Alvaro Nunez, Nicolas Fernandez and Josan have 2. Nicolas Fernandez has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Atlético Madrid confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jan Oblak (GK), Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand, David Hancko, Matteo Ruggeri, Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Johnny Cardoso, Thiago Almada, Alexander Soerloth, Julian Alvarez.

Elche confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Matias Dituro (GK), Alvaro Nunez, Pedro Bigas, David Affengruber, John Donald, Aleix Febas, Marc Aguado, Rodrigo Mendoza, German Valera, Rafa Mir, Alvaro Rodriguez.

Atlético Madrid vs Elche Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Atlético Madrid vs Elche betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

It’s hard to pass up the opportunity to bet Over 2.5 Goals, with this La Liga clash anticipated to feature at least three goals. Secure odds of -130 that this outcome lands which would mean a nice return.

Our La Liga experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Atlético Madrid vs Elche league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Atléti games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Atléti games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 10 of the last 19 Atléti games at home.
Over 2.5 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 56.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Atléti Atléti logo 3 - 0 Elche logo Elche

Atléti are available to back at +550 to secure a 3-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Giuliano Simeone Under 0.5 Shots On Target -167 BetMGM logo

Giuliano Simeone (Atléti) hasn’t managed a shot on goal in eight straight La Liga games. It stands to reason that he will fall short of the line and you can get odds of -167 for this Shots on Target wager.

Latest Giuliano Simeone Player Prop Odds

Thiago Almada To Score +300 BetMGM logo

Thiago Almada (Atléti) can be wagered at +300 to score. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing considering all angles and we’ll take a chance on him.

Latest Thiago Almada Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -141 BetMGM logo

The average number of corners in the previous five Elche away matches has been 5.40. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -141 that the sides fall short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Atléti Logo Atléti
Total
8.30 5.30 3.00
Home
9.00 5.40 3.60
Away
8.00 4.00 4.00
Elche Logo Elche
Total
7.20 3.60 3.60
Home
9.40 5.60 3.80
Away
7.50 2.70 4.80
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -130
Asian Handicap Atléti -1.75 -105
Shots On Target Giuliano Simeone Under 0.5 -167

Our same-game multi picks are three or more goals to be scored, Atlético Madrid to cover the -1.75 Asian Handicap and Giuliano Simeone (Atléti) failing to record a shot on target.

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Atlético Madrid vs Elche Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Have Atléti as Heavy Favourites

The bookmakers take few chances with their latest odds of -476 for Atlético Madrid winning which suggests that they have a 83% chance in this La Liga encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, Elche have been priced up at +1200.

Atléti can be backed at -100 on the -1.75 Asian Handicap. There’s a payout if they claim a victory by three or more against Elche, with a half stake payout and half stake refund if the favourites oblige by two.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is available at -204.

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Julián Álvarez Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is -127 available that Julián Álvarez finds the net, while he is available at +220 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Julián Álvarez (Atléti)
First
-127
Anytime
+220
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Alexander Sørloth (Atléti)
First
+155
Anytime
+330
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Antoine Griezmann (Atléti)
First
+185
Anytime
+430
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Álex Baena (Atléti)
First
+240
Anytime
+550
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Player Shots On Target
Antoine Griezmann (Atléti)
Over 0.5
-250
Under 0.5
+150
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Giacomo Raspadori (Atléti)
Over 0.5
-185
Under 0.5
+115
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Thiago Almada (Atléti)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
+105
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Álex Baena (Atléti)
Over 0.5
-152
Under 0.5
-104
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Player Shots
Alexander Sørloth (Atléti)
Over 3.5
+106
Under 3.5
-
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Julián Álvarez (Atléti)
Over 3.5
-127
Under 3.5
-
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Antoine Griezmann (Atléti)
Over 2.5
-156
Under 2.5
-
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Álex Baena (Atléti)
Over 2.5
+125
Under 2.5
-
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Atléti Racking Up the Home Wins

Atlético Madrid have racked up four consecutive victories at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Los Colchoneros have secured six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.50 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Elche have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The past meeting at Riyadh Air Metropolitano saw Atléti defeat Elche 2-0. The past 3 H2H games at Riyadh Air Metropolitano have resulted in Atléti winning each time.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Atlético Madrid logo Atlético Madrid Home Stats 6-1-3 3.40 2.50 0.90 6 4 4 6
Elche logo Elche Away Stats 4-3-3 2.30 1.20 1.10 4 6 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Atlético Madrid logo Atlético Madrid League Stats
Elche logo Elche League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Atlético Madrid vs Elche Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Atléti vs Elche team news before placing your bets. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed La Liga lineups alongside the newest injury information.

Atlético Madrid Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Elche Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Atlético Madrid Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

13 Jan Oblak
14 Marcos Llorente 24 Robin Le Normand 17 David Hancko 3 Matteo Ruggeri
20 Giuliano Simeone 8 Pablo Barrios 5 Johnny Cardoso 11 Thiago Almada
9 Alexander Soerloth 19 Julian Alvarez
1 Matias Dituro
15 Alvaro Nunez 6 Pedro Bigas 22 David Affengruber
18 John Donald 14 Aleix Febas 8 Marc Aguado 30 Rodrigo Mendoza 11 German Valera
10 Rafa Mir 20 Alvaro Rodriguez

Elche Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Atlético Madrid Substitutes

  • 1Juan Musso
  • 4Conor Gallagher
  • 6Koke
  • 7Antoine Griezmann
  • 15Clement Lenglet
  • 16Nahuel Molina
  • 18Marc Pubill
  • 21Javi Galan
  • 22Giacomo Raspadori
  • 23Carlos Martin
  • 27Jano Monserrate
  • 31Salvador Esquivel

Elche Substitutes

  • 3Jairo Izquierdo
  • 4Bambo Diaby
  • 5Federico Redondo
  • 9Andre Silva
  • 16Martim Neto
  • 17Josan
  • 19Mourad Daoudi
  • 21Leo Petrot
  • 23Victor Chust
  • 35Ali Houary
  • 45Alejandro Iturbe

Previous Atlético Madrid Lineups

17 Aug La Liga
Espanyol 2-1 Atlético Madrid
23 Jun FIFA Club World Cup
Atlético Madrid 1-0 Botafogo
19 Jun FIFA Club World Cup
Seattle Sounders 1-3 Atlético Madrid
15 Jun FIFA Club World Cup
PSG 4-0 Atlético Madrid
25 May La Liga
Girona 0-4 Atlético Madrid
18 May La Liga
Atlético Madrid 4-1 Real Betis

Previous Elche Lineups

18 Aug La Liga
Elche 1-1 Real Betis
01 Jun La Liga 2
Deportivo 0-4 Elche
25 May La Liga 2
Elche 2-0 Málaga
17 May La Liga 2
Huesca 2-1 Elche
10 May La Liga 2
Elche 1-3 Levante
03 May La Liga 2
Burgos 0-1 Elche

Injuries & Suspensions

Atlético Madrid Injury Table
Type Name Info
Johnny Cardoso Yellow cards
Marcos Llorente Yellow cards
Rodrigo Mendoza Ankle
Johnny Cardoso Thigh
Marc Pubill Rib
Pablo Barrios Thigh
Elche Injury Table
Type Name Info
Pedro Bigas 2nd yellow (Red
Grady Diangana Muscle
John Donald Other
Adam Boayar Other
Team Squads

Atlético Madrid Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Diego Simeone

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jan Oblak 13 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Robin Le Normand 24 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 1 0
Matteo Ruggeri 3 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
David Hancko 17 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Marcos Llorente 14 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 1 0

Elche Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Eder Sarabia

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Aleix Febas 14 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Alvaro Nunez 15 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Rodrigo Mendoza 30 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Matias Dituro 1 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
David Affengruber 22 F 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Spain FlagLa Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Barcelona 29 24 1 4 78:28 73
2 Real Madrid 30 22 3 5 64:28 69
3 Villarreal 29 18 4 7 54:34 58
4 Atlético Madrid 29 17 6 6 49:28 57
5 Real Betis 30 11 12 7 44:37 45
6 Real Sociedad 30 11 8 11 46:45 41
7 Celta Vigo 29 10 11 8 41:35 41
8 Getafe 29 11 5 13 25:31 38
9 Espanyol 30 10 8 12 36:44 38
10 Athletic Club 29 11 5 13 32:41 38
11 Osasuna 29 10 7 12 34:35 37
12 Rayo Vallecano 30 8 11 11 29:35 35
13 Valencia 29 9 8 12 32:42 35
14 Girona 29 8 10 11 31:44 34
15 Alavés 29 8 7 14 30:41 31
16 Sevilla 29 8 7 14 37:49 31
17 Mallorca 30 8 7 15 36:48 31
18 Elche 30 6 11 13 38:47 29
19 Levante 30 6 8 16 34:50 26
20 Real Oviedo 29 4 9 16 20:48 21
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Barcelona 15 15 0 0 47:8 45
2 Atlético Madrid 15 13 1 1 34:12 40
3 Real Madrid 15 13 0 2 36:12 39
4 Villarreal 15 12 1 2 34:13 37
5 Osasuna 14 8 4 2 25:16 28
6 Real Sociedad 15 8 3 4 29:21 27
7 Real Betis 15 7 5 3 26:16 26
8 Athletic Club 15 8 2 5 19:17 26
9 Elche 15 6 7 2 24:16 25
10 Mallorca 15 7 4 4 23:19 25
11 Rayo Vallecano 15 5 8 2 17:11 23
12 Valencia 14 6 5 3 19:15 23
13 Espanyol 15 6 3 6 18:21 21
14 Alavés 14 5 5 4 17:16 20
15 Girona 14 5 4 5 16:21 19
16 Getafe 14 5 3 6 12:11 18
17 Celta Vigo 15 4 5 6 23:21 17
18 Sevilla 15 4 4 7 19:22 16
19 Levante 15 3 5 7 18:26 14
20 Real Oviedo 14 3 5 6 6:14 14