TIPS - Espanyol VS Elche

[(RCD Espanyol) Strength]:
1. RCD Espanyol are 6th with 15 points in the La Liga, temporarily in the European football zone. They are strongly motivated to take 3 points at home and move up.
2. Pere Milla is a technically versatile and physically strong forward for RCD Espanyol. He possesses strong scoring ability inside the box and can also create chances for his teammates through his passing.
3. RCD Espanyol recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in the last 9 league games, showing decent form. They won 2-0 over Real Oviedo on the road in the last league game.
4. RCD Espanyol suffered a 2-1 defeat to Real Betis in the last home match, but they received 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 7 home games, showcasing excellent home performances overall.
5. RCD Espanyol remained unbeaten with 2 wins and 2 draws in the last 4 encounters between the two teams, having the upper hand.
6. The AH line is -0.5 for RCD Espanyol, which is in favor of the home team.

[(RCD Espanyol) Weakness]:
1. RCD Espanyol forward Javi Puado will miss this league game due to his knee injury, a big blow to the team.
2. RCD Espanyol conceded 6 goals in the last 5 games, performing poorly on defense.

[(Elche CF) Strength]:
1. As the newly promoted team, Elche CF's performance has exceeded expectations. They are now 7th in the league table but still have a possibility to move up. Thus, the team are motivated to take points on the road and keep their good ranking.
2. Andre Silva is a technically versatile and excellent goal-scoring forward. His physical attributes and attacking ability enable him to make significant contributions to Elche CF in La Liga.
3. Elche CF won 8 of the last 10 games in AH, showing excellent winning strength.

[(Elche CF) Weakness]:
1. Elche CF defender Bambo Diaby, as well as forwards Yago Santiago and Grady Diangana will be unavailable for this league game due to injuries.
2. Elche CF were winless with 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 2 league games, showing a decline in form. They drew 0-0 with Athletic Bilbao in the last league game at home.
3. Elche CF failed to win with 3 draws and 3 losses in the last 6 away games. They lost 3-1 to Deportivo Alaves in the last away match.
4. Elche CF conceded 12 goals in the last 10 games, boasting useless defense.

[Tips]:
RCD Espanyol received 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 7 home games, showcasing excellent home performances overall.

The team are now 6th in the La Liga table.

Elche CF failed to win with 3 draws and 3 losses in the last 6 away games.

They are ranked 7th in the league table.

In the last 4 encounters between the two teams, RCD Espanyol remained unbeaten with 2 wins and 2 draws, having the upper hand.

The AH line is -0.5 for RCD Espanyol, which is in favor of the home team.

Thus, RCD Espanyol are expected to take all 3 points in this home game.

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