Real Madrid vs. Elche CF 3/13/21 LaLiga Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

Real Madrid is welcoming Elche CF to Alfredo Di Stefano in round 27 in the Spanish LaLiga.

Real Madrid is on a nice roll, and they haven’t lost any of their last 7 games, but Real Madrid also hasn’t won any of their last 2 games. In the LaLiga standings, Real Madrid is now in 3rd place with 54 points, 44 scored goals, and 21 conceded goals. In their last game against Atletico Madrid last weekend, Real Madrid was the dominant team with 61% of ball possession, 8 shots on goal, 6 corner kicks, 2 big chances created, and a solid 88% of the correct passes. After losing since the 15th minute, Real Madrid was playing well on both ends, and they were able to score a goal in the 88th minute. The final result was 1-1. Defensively, Real Madrid has been outstanding in their last 7 games, and they have conceded only 3 goals during that stretch, while they scored 10 goals. Benzema has scored 13 goals and added 5 assists for Real Madrid so far this season, while Kroos added 6 assists. Diaz, Marcelo, Odriozola, and Carvajal are all injured, while Hazard and Ramos are both still questionable, but they will most likely miss this game. Real Madrid is also playing in the Champions League next week against Atalanta, and even though they are playing at home, and they have an advantage, they will need to play a hell of a game to stay ahead.

Elche is still struggling, and even though they have had a couple of wins lately, their form is terrible. Elche has won only 3 of their last 16 games, and they are just above the relegation zone in LaLiga standings, in 17th place with 24 points, only 23 scored goals, and 37 conceded goals. Elche was hosting Sevilla in their last LaLiga game, and they have had only 36% of ball possession in that game, 3 shots on goal, 6 corner kicks, 2 big chances created, and 78% of the correct passes. The first half of this game was tough for both teams, but Elche was able to score 2 goals in 6 minutes in the second half, while Sevilla scored 1 goal. Elche has won this game 2-1. With 5 scored goals, Boye is the leading goalscorer for Elche, while Fidel and Josan have added 4 goals each. Rigoni is the only injured player for Elche, while Mojica is still questionable. Elche is still in big danger of being relegated, but as of right now, Elche is safe, and they are lucky that the rest of the teams are not doing well either.

Real Madrid has never lost to Elche in the past, and Real Madrid has always beaten Elche at home. I know Real Madrid is playing in the Champions League next week but losing this game would be tragic for Real Madrid, and Elche is too weak of a team to beat Real Madrid.