Elche CF vs Athletic Club, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Elche CF vs Athletic Club — La Liga at Estadio Martinez Valero.
- Elche CF 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Athletic Club 6 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Melero
- Referee Javier Estrada
- Referee Joan Mendez
- Referee Abraham Dominguez
- Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera
- Referee Jose Luis Martinez
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Athletic Club | H | 1–4 | L |
| 04 Sep | Villarreal CF | A | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Aug | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Aug | UD Almeria | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Aug | Real Betis Balompié | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 May | Getafe CF | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Elche CF | A | 4–1 | W |
| 04 Sep | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Aug | Cadiz CF | A | 4–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Valencia CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | RCD Mallorca | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 May | Sevilla FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Elche CF | Athletic Club | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #12 |
| 5 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 6 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 2 |
| 11 | Scored | 7 |
| 17 | Conceded | 6 |
| -6 | GD | +1 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 14% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Elche CF this season
Elche CF this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Athletic Club this season
Athletic Club this season
Elche CF are 18th (5 pts). Athletic Club are 12th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Elche CF
0-15
–/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Athletic Club
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Elche CF
| Fer Nino | 5 G |
| Buba | 1 G |
| Marc Aguado | 1 G |
Athletic Club
| Roberto Navarro | 2 G |
| Aitor Paredes Casamichana | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Elche CF launch into their encounter with Athletic Club.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 9' GOAL! Nicolas Fernandez fires home to make it 0-1!
- 14' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Oihan Sancet makes it 0-2.
- 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 22' Nico Williams adds to his 2 season tally! Athletic Club lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 27' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Unai Simon suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Omar Mascarell on 30 minutes.
- 31' The referee calls foul for Omar Mascarell. He receives a Yellow card.
- 36' Alex Collado is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Elche CF so far.
- 38' The Elche CF manager makes a substitution. Omar Mascarell departs to be replaced by Ezequiel Ponce.
- 43' A quiet spell here at Estadio Martinez Valero. Elche CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 44' Enzo Roco was booked on 44.
- 44' Brilliant from the ! Alex Berenguer makes it 0-4 with a superb finish on 44.
- 46' Another change for Elche CF made on 46 minute. Enzo Roco leaves to be changed by John Nwankwo.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Pedro Bigas made 244 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' Jon Morcillo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 57' Francisco Rodriguez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
- 59' Brilliant from the ! Ezequiel Ponce makes it 1-4 with a superb finish on 59.
- 64' It is a substitution in Athletic Club team. Nico Williams is replaced by Oier Zarraga on 64 minute.
- 66' The crowd applauds Pol Lirola as he leaves the pitch. Josan Fernandez steps in for Elche CF.
- 69' Pedro Bigas catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
- 72' Another change for Elche CF made on 72 minute. Gerard Gumbau leaves to be changed by Raul Guti.
- 77' Elche CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Athletic Club backline.
- 78' The crowd applauds Inaki Williams as he leaves the pitch. Gorka Guruzeta steps in for Athletic Club.
- 83' Athletic Club are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- With this win, Athletic Club is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Elche CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
21
Omar Mascarell ↓ Ezequiel Ponce 38'
-
20
Gerard Gumbau ↓ Raul Guti 72'
- 10
- 6
- 13
-
15
Alex Collado ↓ Fidel 46'
-
3
Enzo Roco ↓ John Nwankwo 46'
- 9
-
24
Pol Lirola ↓ Josan Fernandez 66'
- 22
Bench
- 1
- 2
-
16
Fidel ↑ 46'
- 18
- 7
- 23
-
17
Josan Fernandez ↑ 66'
-
8
Raul Guti ↑ 72'
- 14
-
19
Ezequiel Ponce ↑ 38'
- 11
-
26
John Nwankwo ↑ 46'
Coach
Francisco Rodriguez
Athletic Club Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 15
- 4
- 18
- 3
-
10
Muniain ↓ Jon Morcillo 78'
-
9
Inaki Williams ↓ Gorka Guruzeta 78'
-
14
Dani Garcia ↓ Mikel Vesga 72'
- 7
-
8
Oihan Sancet ↓ Raul Garcia 64'
-
11
Nico Williams ↓ Oier Zarraga 64'
Bench
-
6
Mikel Vesga ↑ 72'
-
22
Raul Garcia ↑ 64'
- 21
- 20
-
12
Gorka Guruzeta ↑ 78'
- 16
-
2
Jon Morcillo ↑ 78'
-
19
Oier Zarraga ↑ 64'
- 31
- 13
- 35
Coach
Ernesto Valverde
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Berenguer | 3 |
| Lucas Boye | 3 |
| Asier Villalibre | 1 |
| Josan Fernandez | 1 |
| Oihan Sancet | 1 |
| Nico Williams | 1 |
| Nicolas Fernandez | 1 |
| Ezequiel Ponce | 1 |
Head to Head
Elche CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.03
Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.01
Athletic Club xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Athletic Club win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Elche CF or Draw
46%
Draw or Athletic Club
78%
Elche CF or Athletic Club
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Athletic Club win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 2
9.5%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 0
6.4%
1 – 3
6.4%
0 – 3
6.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 1
4.9%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.4%
1 – 4
Actual
Asian Handicap — Elche CF
| Handicap | Elche CF covers | Push | Athletic Club covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +1 | 42% | 23% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.