Almería vs Elche prediction and betting tips on February 17, 2025
On February 17, Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos will host a Segunda División Round 27 match between Almería and Elche. We suggest betting on goals, cards, or the winner for this fixture.
Almería
The club spent years battling for a return to La Liga, testing the patience of its owner, Turki Al-Sheikh. Success finally came under Rubi, who was given a second chance after an initial failure—and it worked. He not only secured promotion but also managed to keep Almería in La Liga. However, in the summer of 2023, the club appointed a new coach, and their fortunes quickly declined, leading to relegation.
To their credit, the board decided against unnecessary experiments and reinstated Rubi. At first, results remained underwhelming, but momentum gradually improved. However, a Copa del Rey elimination against Leganés disrupted their rhythm, leading to a winless run in the league as well. Most recently, they suffered a 1-3 defeat to Deportivo.
Elche
Over the last decade, Elche have experienced a rollercoaster ride—earning promotion to La Liga after a 15-year absence, suffering relegation, and even dropping into the third division. They quickly bounced back, earning a surprise return to the top flight, where they spent three seasons before finishing last in 2023 and returning to the Segunda. Last season, they settled for a mid-table 11th-place finish.
Under new coach Eder Sarabia, the team has improved, positioning themselves as playoff contenders. However, their form has been inconsistent lately—after a 0-4 Copa del Rey defeat to Atlético Madrid, they managed only one win (against Eibar), alongside a draw against Sporting Gijón and a loss to Mirandés. In the last round, however, they responded with a solid 2-0 victory over Tenerife.
Match Facts
- Almería are winless in five matches, including the Copa del Rey.
- Almería average 1.8 goals scored and 1.28 goals conceded per game.
- Elche have won two of their last three league matches.
Head-to-Head Record
Almería have won the last two meetings, including their clash earlier this season.
Almería vs Elche Prediction
Bookmakers still see hope for the hosts, but Elche have looked more solid in recent weeks. A good bet here is Elche to avoid defeat (Double Chance: X2, Odds – 1.61).
