Elche CF vs Deportivo Alavés, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Elche CF vs Deportivo Alavés — La Liga at Estadio Martinez Valero.
- Elche CF 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Deportivo Alavés 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
- Referee Valentin Pizarro
- Referee Carlos Aranda
- Referee Ivan Masso Granado
- Referee Israel Barcena
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompie | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Futbol | 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 | Malaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Deportivo Alavés | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 May | Real Sociedad de Futbol | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 May | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Apr | Levante UD | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | CA Osasuna | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Elche CF | A | 2–0 | W |
| 08 May | Levante UD | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 May | SD Eibar | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | Valencia CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Villarreal CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | SD Huesca | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Elche CF | Deportivo Alavés | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #6 |
| 5 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 2 |
| 11 | Scored | 11 |
| 17 | Conceded | 6 |
| -6 | GD | +5 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 1.57 |
| 14% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Elche CF this season
Elche CF this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Deportivo Alavés this season
Deportivo Alavés this season
Elche CF are 18th (5 pts). Deportivo Alavés are 6th (11 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
Deportivo Alavés
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/1
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Elche CF
| Fer Nino | 5 G |
| Buba | 1 G |
| Marc Aguado | 1 G |
Deportivo Alavés
| Lucas Boye | 4 G | |
| Mariano Diaz | 3 G | 3 A |
| Nahuel Tenaglia | 1 G | |
| Mikel Rodriguez | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Elche CF gets underway.
- 2' Deportivo Alaves player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 7' It looks surprising Elche CF does not make any changes. Facundo Pellistri has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 12' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 13' The referee has no hesitation. Omenuke Mfulu is booked for Elche CF — Yellow card on 13.
- 14' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Omenuke Mfulu.
- 19' 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 Helibelton Palacios suffering a number of foals already.
- 24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Deportivo Alavés needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 34' Ximo Navarro has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 40' The deadlock is broken! Joselu gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Elche CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 54' Luis Rioja does the damage! The net is bulging and Deportivo Alaves surge ahead!
- 55' GOAL! Luis Rioja scores on 55. Assisted by Joselu
- 57' Elche CF make a change. Josema Sanche trudges off to be replaced by Pablo Piatti on 57 minutes.
- 62' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 67' That is a Yellow card for Deportivo Alaves. Tachi will be fuming at that decision.
- 72' Elche CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Deportivo Alavés backline.
- 77' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 78' Deportivo Alaves manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Facundo Pellistri is hanging Edgar Mendez on the field on 78 minute.
- 79' The whistle greets Ivan Marcone as he departs to be replaced by Nino.
- 83' Another substitution for Deportivo Alaves to replace Pere Pons by Ximo Navarro on 83 minute.
- 85' Controversy at the stadium! Tomas Pina argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paulo Gazzaniga on 90 minutes.
- 90' It is a substitution in Deportivo Alaves team. Joselu is replaced by Deyverson on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Deportivo Alavés to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Elche CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 1
-
24
Josema Sanche ↓ Pablo Piatti 57'
- 21
- 16
- 2
-
17
Josan Fernandez ↓ Pere Milla 57'
- 12
- 18
- 9
-
4
Ivan Marcone ↓ Nino 79'
Bench
-
20
Pablo Piatti ↑ 57'
- 19
- 23
-
10
Pere Milla ↑ 57'
- 22
- 5
-
7
Nino ↑ 79'
- 13
- 15
-
8
Victor Rodriguez ↑ 57'
- 11
- 37
Coach
Fran Escribá
Deportivo Alavés Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 9
- 19
- 1
- 8
- 5
- 21
- 3
-
20
Pere Pons ↓ Ximo Navarro 83'
-
11
Luis Rioja ↓ Jota Peleteiro 78'
- 16
Bench
-
14
Deyverson ↑ 90'
- 7
-
24
Jota Peleteiro ↑ 78'
- 13
-
23
Ximo Navarro ↑ 83'
- 10
- 31
- 2
- 29
- 30
-
37
Facundo Pellistri ↑ 79'
- 38
Coach
Javier Calleja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pere Milla | 5 |
| Joselu | 2 |
| Luis Rioja | 2 |
| Guido Carrillo | 1 |
| Fidel | 1 |
| Toni Martinez | 1 |
| Alvaro Rodriguez | 1 |
| Tete Morente | 1 |
Elche CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.97
Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Deportivo Alavés xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Deportivo Alavés win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Elche CF or Draw
51%
Draw or Deportivo Alavés
76%
Elche CF or Deportivo Alavés
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Deportivo Alavés win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
0 – 1
10.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 3
5.7%
1 – 3
5.6%
1 – 0
5.4%
2 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
3%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Elche CF
| Handicap | Elche CF covers | Push | Deportivo Alavés covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 23% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Deportivo Alavés keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.