TIPS - Barcelona VS Elche

[(FC Barcelona) Strength]:
1. According to reports, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo have returned to training and are expected to make their return in this round's match against Elche CF. Head coach Hansi Flick will have more options in attack.
2. FC Barcelona won 5 of their 6 home games in the new season. In their last home match, the team won 6-1 over Olympiacos F.C.
3. FC Barcelona have a Champions League fixture next midweek, where they will travel to face Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge. In the final league game before the International break, they will play against RC Celta de Vigo. It can be said that the team's fixtures have been relatively easy lately.

[(FC Barcelona) Neutral]:
1. FC Barcelona had BTTS in the previous 7 games, showing a high likelihood of goals from both ends lately.

[(FC Barcelona) Weakness]:
1. Pedri suffered a left thigh injury in the last El Clasico match and is reportedly expected to be sidelined for one month.
2. Lamine Yamal delivered a sluggish performance in the last El Clasico match and was involved in an unpleasant verbal exchange with Real Madrid players after the game. It can be argued that the loss was closely linked to his performance.
3. FC Barcelona lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in the last league game, marking their 2nd league defeat this season.
4. FC Barcelona lost 5 of the previous 6 games in AH, showing a poor recent trend.

[(Elche CF) Strength]:
1. In midweek's Copa del Rey, Elche CF scored 4 goals in open play, all by different players, showing multiple scorers on offense.
2. Elche CF won 4-0 over UD Los Garres in midweek's Copa del Rey, advancing smoothly.

[(Elche CF) Weakness]:
1. Elche CF lost to RCD Espanyol in the last league game and failed to win in 3 consecutive rounds.
2. Elche CF failed to score in the previous two league matches, showing a decline in recent offense.
3. Elche CF have 14 points in the league, far away from 2nd-placed Barcelona.
4. Elche CF lost 12 of their 13 meetings against Barcelona, showing a big gap between the two teams' strength.
5. Elche CF lost 3 of the previous 4 games in AH, demonstrating an average recent trend.

[Tips]:
FC Barcelona lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in the last league game.

Facing Elche CF in this home match, they urgently need a big win to end their decadence.

Elche CF have two competitions this week.

Despite their commanding victory in midweek's Copa del Rey, they may be unable to resist strong Barca in the weekend's league match.

Combined with the current AH line, Barca are expected to secure an easy win in this game.

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