Thursday , 2 July 2026

Elche CF vs UD Almeria, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
Elche CF
1 – 1
Full Time
UD Almeria
Mon 22 Aug 2022 · 18:00 UTC Estadio Martinez Valero HT 45' · FT 45'
R 32' Alex Centelles
Gerard Gumbau 52' Y
Y 54' Inigo Eguaras
Y 55' Sergio Akieme
Y 86' Leo Baptistao
Y 86' Kaiky

Overview

Match Preview

Elche CF vs UD Almeria — La Liga at Estadio Martinez Valero.

Match Details

  • Referee Raul Cabanero
  • Referee David Medie
  • Referee Ruben Becerril
  • Referee Salvador Lax
  • Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera
  • Referee Diego Santaursula

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

2
2
Elche CF 4 games · Avg 2.5 goals UD Almeria
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-22 Elche CF 1–1 UD Almeria

Recent Form

Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug UD Almeria H 1–1 D
15 Aug Real Betis Balompie A 0–3 L
22 May Getafe CF H 3–1 W
15 May RC Celta de Vigo A 0–1 L
11 May Club Atletico de Madrid H 0–2 L
07 May Cadiz CF A 0–3 L
UD Almeria
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug Elche CF A 1–1 D
14 Aug Real Madrid CF H 1–2 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Elche CF launch into their encounter with UD Almeria.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Elche CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' Elche CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined UD Almeria backline.
  • 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 23' Umar Sadiq has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 23 minutes.
  • 28' Ezequiel Ponce has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alex Collado makes it 1-1.
  • 31' What a moment for Alex Collado! That strike on 31 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 32' It’s a booking for UD Almeria player. Alex Centelles gets a Red card.
  • 37' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 42' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. UD Almeria needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 47' Elche CF have won 232 goals from 236 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 52' The referee shows Elche CF player a Yellow card on 52.
  • 54' UD Almeria player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 55' Poor challenge from Sergio Akieme. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 60' UD Almeria come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 65' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Juan Brandariz made 513 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 68' Lucas Boye gets the nod from Elche CF. He replaces Ezequiel Ponce and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' It is a cagey affair so far. Elche CF in their trying to find a way past UD Almeria's compact .
  • 75' Leo Baptistao is replacing Lucas Robertone for the UD Almeria side.
  • 79' Elche CF ring the changes. Roger Marti has done his job and it is now time for Pere Milla to step up.
  • 81' Umar Sadiq makes way for Dyego Sousa at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from UD Almeria.
  • 82' Time for substitution for UD Almeria. Arnau Puigmal is replaced by Juan Brandariz.
  • 86' The referee calls foul for Leo Baptistao. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 87' It is a substitution in Elche CF team. Alex Collado is replaced by Josan Fernandez on 87 minute.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Elche CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Francisco Rodriguez

UD Almeria Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rubi

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23 Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 UD Almeria xG
I would bet for: Elche CF or UD Almeria 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Elche CF39% Draw30% UD Almeria31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Elche CF or Draw
69%
Draw or UD Almeria
61%
Elche CF or UD Almeria
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF27% Draw51% UD Almeria22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.1%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Elche CF

Handicap Elche CF covers Push UD Almeria covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 21% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Elche CF keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
UD Almeria keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.