Elche vs Atletico Madrid Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest La Liga Odds for Wednesday, April 22
In a crucial LaLiga encounter, 18th-placed Elche, battling to avoid the drop, prepare to host fourth-placed Atletico, who are looking to consolidate their Champions League spot. The match is set to kick off on Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
OC Staff - April 22, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadElche vs Atletico Madrid: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
In a crucial LaLiga encounter, 18th-placed Elche, battling to avoid the drop, prepare to host fourth-placed Atletico, who are looking to consolidate their Champions League spot. The match is set to kick off on Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Elche vs Atletico Madrid Form
Elche secured a vital 1-0 victory against Valencia in their last outing, a result that will inject some much-needed confidence into the squad. Over their last six LaLiga matches, the hosts have displayed mixed form, registering two wins, one draw, and three losses. This includes a 1-0 win over Valencia, a 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano, a 2-1 win against Mallorca, and defeats to Real Madrid (4-1) and Villarreal (2-1). Their recent home form is a point of strength, with the side currently on a two-game winning streak at home in the league.
Atletico, meanwhile, enter this fixture on the back of a disappointing 2-1 defeat away to Sevilla in LaLiga. The visitors' recent league form has been concerning, with three consecutive losses in LaLiga. Their last six matches across all competitions show a single win, one draw, and four defeats. Notably, Atletico have conceded at least two goals in their last three LaLiga matches, and there have been over 2.5 goals scored in all of those games, indicating a recent vulnerability at the back.
Elche vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head
The most recent encounter between these two sides, back in August 2025, ended in a 1-1 draw at Atletico's home ground in LaLiga. Looking at their last six meetings, Atletico have historically held the upper hand, winning four, drawing one, and losing just one match against Elche. This sole defeat for the visitors came in a 1-0 loss at Elche in May 2023. Historically, matches between these two sides tend to be tight affairs, with Elche seeing under 2.5 goals in six of their last seven matches against Atletico in all competitions. Furthermore, Atletico have kept a clean sheet in five of their last seven away matches against Elche.
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Elche vs. Atletico Madrid Odds
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Elche vs Atletico Probable Lineups
Elche (3-4-1-2):
Dituro; Bigas, Affengruber, Pétrot; Valera, Aguado, Febas, Morente; Cepeda; Rodríguez, Mir
Atletico (4-2-3-1):
Oblak; Díaz, Lenglet, Pubill, Boñar; Cardoso, Mendoza; González, Baena, Almada; Alvarez
Elche vs Atletico Team News
Elche will be boosted by the return of Pedro Bigas, who is available again following his suspension and is expected to feature in the starting XI. However, they face a couple of potential setbacks with Mokhtari and Sangaré both listed as doubtful for the match.
Atletico also see key players return from suspension, with Koke and Nico Gonzalez available for selection. However, their injury list remains significant, as Jose Maria Gimenez, Ademola Lookman, and Alexander Sorloth have all been ruled out. David Hancko is also a doubt after picking up an ankle injury, adding to the defensive concerns.
Elche vs Atletico Match Facts
- Elche have seen under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against Atletico in all competitions.
- Atletico have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 away matches against Elche in all competitions.
- Atletico have lost their last 3 matches in LaLiga.
- Atletico are undefeated in 13 of their last 14 matches against Elche in all competitions.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Atletico's last 3 games in LaLiga.
- Atletico have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches in LaLiga.
Prediction: Elche 1-2 Atletico
Elche's recent home form has been impressive, with two consecutive wins, and they will be desperate to continue this fight for survival. The home side excels at stealing the ball from the opposition and creating chances through individual skill and long shots. However, they have weaknesses in aerial duels and defending against skillful players, which Atletico could exploit.
Atletico, despite a worrying run of three straight LaLiga defeats, still possess significant quality and sit comfortably in the top four. Their strengths lie in attacking down the wings, winning aerial duels, and shooting from direct free-kicks. However, their recent defensive record, conceding at least two goals in their last three league outings, is a concern. The visitors are expected to dominate in the air, but Elche have the capability to score from direct free-kicks. While Elche have shown resilience, Atletico's overall quality and their strong historical record against the hosts suggest they should edge this. The prediction for a 2-1 away win reflects Atletico's attacking prowess combined with their recent defensive frailties and Elche's improved home form.
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Given the prediction of a 2-1 scoreline, a "Both Teams to Score - Yes" bet looks appealing. While historical head-to-head facts suggest low-scoring affairs, with Elche seeing under 2.5 goals in six of their last seven meetings, Atletico's recent LaLiga form has seen them concede at least two goals in their last three matches, all of which also saw over 2.5 goals. Elche's confidence from their recent home wins and Atletico's defensive struggles make it highly probable that both teams will find the back of the net in this encounter.
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