Elche are still without a win, while Real Madrid have found their rhythm again: Elche vs Real Madrid prediction
The La Liga sixth-round match between Elche and Real Madrid will take place on 15 September at the Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium. The hosts are yet to win a league match and remain in the relegation zone, while Madrid sit second and head into the fixture after two consecutive victories in all competitions.
Elche: five rounds without a win
Martín Anselmi's side have endured a difficult start to the season following major changes over the summer. Elche drew with Deportivo, then lost to Barcelona, Racing and Real Sociedad, before collecting only one point again in the previous round.
Defence remains the main problem, with the hosts conceding 13 goals in five matches. However, the previous meeting with Real Madrid at this stadium ended in a draw, so Elche will hope to make life difficult for the favourites once again.
Real Madrid: convincing response after a setback
José Mourinho's side have won four of their opening five La Liga matches. Their only setback was a 1-0 defeat to Betis, after which Madrid beat Inter 2-1 in the Champions League and thrashed Rayo Vallecano 4-1.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice in the previous round, while Álvaro Carreras and Jude Bellingham also found the net. Real Madrid have scored fewer goals away from home than at the Bernabéu so far, but they should create plenty of chances against one of the weakest defences in the league.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Elche have not won any of their opening five La Liga matches.
- The hosts have conceded 13 goals, one of the worst records in the league.
- Real Madrid have won six of their last eight away matches against Elche at the Martínez Valero.
The visitors' superior quality should tell: Elche vs Real Madrid prediction
Elche are capable of competing for spells, but their defence remains far too unstable. Against Mbappé, Vinícius and Bellingham, those problems could quickly lead to several goals conceded.
Real Madrid have regained confidence after the defeat to Betis and look significantly stronger in every department. The visitors should control the match and turn their superiority into a convincing victory.
