Espanyol vs Elche prediction

THE FORECAST

Espanyol is comfortably placed in the middle of the table with an average attacking game (1.6 gf) and two clean sheets, while Elche has the second-weakest defence (2.6 ga) and still hasn't achieved a clean sheet this season. The cool conditions (3.7-17.3°C) play no significant role for both playing styles, but the absence of several Espanyol attackers (Puado, Zaragoza, Gorosabel) somewhat dampens the attacking potential. Elche did bring in multiple summer signings including Lemar and Buonanotte, but their poor form (DLLLD) and relegation position point to structural problems that are likely to be confirmed in this match.