PREVIEW | Sevilla vs Elche - team news, lineups, predictions

[(Elche CF) Strength]:
1. Elche CF achieved 5 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss at home this season, with a win rate of 50%. Of the 25 points they have earned so far this season, 19 have come at home, indicating their strong ability to earn points at home.
2. In their last 5 home matches, Elche CF scored 11 goals, demonstrating very strong attacking firepower at home recently, with commendable scoring ability.
3. Elche CF successfully won 9 out of their last 10 home matches in AH, demonstrating excellent ability to win at home, with trends aligning with external expectations.

[(Elche CF) Weakness]:
1. Elche CF's starting striker Rafa Mir is unable to play in this match due to injury. He has scored 6 goals for the team so far this season, making him the top scorer. His absence will undoubtedly impact the team's attack.
2. In their last Copa del Rey match, Elche CF lost 2-1 to Real Betis and were eliminated, missing out on the next round, which has affected their morale.
3. Elche CF conceded 6 goals in their last 5 matches, indicating some shortcomings in defense that need improvement.
4. The two teams have faced each other 11 times in total, with Elche CF having 1 win, 4 draws, and 6 losses, clearly being at a psychological disadvantage in head-to-head matchups.

[(Sevilla FC) Strength]:
1. Sevilla FC currently lead the relegation zone by just one point. Any slight misstep could see them fall into the relegation zone, so the team urgently need points to escape relegation pressure and will not slack off in terms of determination.

[(Sevilla FC) Neutral]:
1. Sevilla FC ended their last 3 away matches with UNDERs in O/U, indicating a relatively conservative playing style away from home recently. The O/U trend is worth noting for this match.
2. According to reports, former Real Madrid player Sergio Ramos arrived in Sevilla on a private jet. Sergio Ramos has presented his takeover bid for Sevilla to the club's hierarchy. He values the acquisition at 450 million euros, which is the highest offer Sevilla FC have received so far. Ramos was born in Seville and joined Sevilla's youth academy at the age of 10. In 2005, he transferred to Real Madrid for 27 million euros. In the summer of 2023, Ramos rejected a high salary offer from Saudi Arabia and returned to Sevilla as a free agent. He has made 87 appearances for Sevilla, scoring 10 goals and providing 1 assist.

[(Sevilla FC) Weakness]:
1. In their last match, Sevilla FC lost 1-0 to RC Celta de Vigo, suffering a 4-match losing streak across all competitions, with their form hitting rock bottom.
2. Sevilla FC failed to score in their last 4 matches. The sudden decline in the form of their forward line is one of the main reasons for their recent losing streak.
3. Sevilla FC conceded 7 goals in their last 4 matches, with goals conceded in every match, indicating that their defensive line's overall performance is also not stable enough.
4. In their last 5 away matches, Sevilla FC achieved 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses, with a win rate of 20%, showing a lack of ability to secure victories away from home recently.

[Tips]:
Elche CF's morale has been affected by their elimination from the Copa del Rey, and their forward line has suffered a blow with the absence of top scorer Rafa Mir, impacting their attack.

Historically, they have been at a disadvantage with 1 win, 4 draws, and 6 losses in head-to-head matchups, and their defense still has shortcomings.

However, the team have strong home form, with a record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss at home this season.

In their last 5 home matches, they have scored 11 goals, demonstrating potent firepower.

Over 70% of their points this season have come from home matches, highlighting their reliable ability to earn points at home.

Sevilla FC are currently deep in relegation pressure, leading the relegation zone by just 1 point, which fuels their determination.

Despite suffering 4 consecutive losses, a goalless streak of 4 matches in attack, an unstable defense, and a mere 20% away win rate, their urgent need for points will drive them to give their all.

Considering past head-to-head data and the team's fighting spirit, Sevilla are more likely to avoid defeat in this away match.

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