TIPS - Elche VS Real Sociedad

[(Elche CF) Strength]:
1. Elche CF forwards Rafa Mir and Andre Silva have both scored 4 goals this season, making them a reliable attacking duo.
2. Elche CF scored 12 goals this season, with an average of over 1 goal per game, boasting decent offense.
3. Elche CF conceded 2 goals in the last 5 home games, and they are now the best defensive team at home in the league. The team also conceded only 2 goals in the previous 5 home matches.
4. Elche CF remained unbeaten with 3 wins and 2 draws at home this season so far, with a win rate of 60%.

[(Elche CF) Weakness]:
1. Elche CF lost 3-1 to strong Barcelona in the last game. They were winless in the last 4 league games, showing a decline in league form.
2. Elche CF won only one of the last 5 games in AH, revealing poor winning strength and underwhelming trends.

[(Real Sociedad) Strength]:
1. Takefusa Kubo was previously sidelined due to injury and missed three consecutive matches for Real Sociedad. However, he made his return in the last game as a substitute. This season, Takefusa Kubo has played 9 matches for Real Sociedad across all competitions, scoring 1 goal.
2. Real Sociedad narrowly won 3-2 over Athletic Bilbao in the last game, securing a 3-game winning streak across all competitions, which shows outstanding overall form.
3. Real Sociedad scored 11 goals in the last 5 games, featuring reliable attack.
4. Real Sociedad won ten, drew three, and lost three in their 16 encounters between the two teams, having the upper hand.

[(Real Sociedad) Neutral]:
1. Real Sociedad ended only one of the last 5 league games on the road with an OVER in O/U, revealing conservative play on away soil.

[(Real Sociedad) Weakness]:
1. Real Sociedad conceded 7 goals in the last 5 away games, indicating a flawed defensive end on the road.
2. Real Sociedad were winless with 2 draws and 3 losses away from home this season so far, demonstrating poor away strength.

[Tips]:
Elche CF failed to win the last 4 league games and lost 3-1 to Barcelona in the last round, but they scored an average of over 1 goal per game, boasting decent offense.

Besides, their defense at home is the best in the league, conceding only 2 goals in the previous 5 home matches.

They also remained unbeaten with 3 wins and 2 draws at home this season, showing their home advantage.

Real Sociedad are on a 3-game winning streak across all competitions, revealing fit form, and they hold a better mentality with 10 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in H2H games.

However, the team were winless with 2 draws and 3 losses on the road this season so far, conceding 7 goals in the last 5 away games.

Thus, Elche are expected to continue their unbeaten run at home.

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