Ponferradina vs Elche
15 June 1830hrs
Football – Spain – La Liga 2
Pick Under 2.5 goals
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 1.53 odds taken 1132 GMT, Saturday 13 June
The Spanish second tier resumes this weekend and Monday’s fixtures feature the clash between Ponferradina and Elche as the betting tips continue at the Estadio El Toralín.
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Ponferradina Preview – Can Ponferradina launch assault on top six?
11th placed Ponferradina occupy a mid-table position in the Spanish second tier but are still just six points adrift of today’s 6th placed visitors, Elche, ahead of this important clash in La Liga 2 and the hosts know that a win here would see this deficit slashed in half.
However, this may be easier said than done as Ponferradina have managed to scrape just one win from their last six which came in the shape of a 1-0 home win against Sporting Gijon, but defeats to Girona and Tenerife in 2-0 and 1-0 losses respectively away from home have held Ponferradina back.
Results on home turf though at their Estadio El Toralín show that Ponferradina are a hard unit to beat in their own backyard as they possess a record of 7-8-1 21/10 which includes an unbeaten 11-match sequence. The prospect of a draw here can’t be ruled out, but it’s the lack of goals which appeal here – 13 of Ponferradina’s 16 home matches have resulted in under 2.5 goals.
Elche Preview – Can Elche cement a top six spot?
Monday’s visitors, Elche, will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in La Liga 2 to four matches when they travel to Ponferradina on the back of two wins and a draw which has helped them up into 6th place on the Spanish second tier ladder.
Back-to-back wins against Numancia 2-0 at home was followed up with a useful 3-2 win on the road at Rayo Vallecano while also picking up a point in a 1-1 draw at home with Extremadura, and the visitors will be keen to further consolidate their top six spot with a result here on Monday night.
An overall away record of 7-4-5 21/17 has shown inconsistencies though throughout the season and their recent results have produced wins at Almeria and Rayo Vallecano, but also losses at Sporting Gijon and Tenerife – but 11 of Elche’s 16 away matches have also seen 2 goals or less scored and this looks the best bet here.
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Ponferradina vs Elche
Key Facts – Ponferradina vs Elche Tip
- 13 of Ponferradina’s 16 home matches have resulted in under 2.5 goals
- 11 of Elche’s 16 away matches have also seen 2 goals or less
- 9 of the previous 10 meetings have resulted in under 2.5 goals
Ponferradina are a hard nut to crack at home and this could be a low-scoring affair as a result.
The best betting odds for Ponferradina vs Elche
Ponferradina to win: 2.50 at bet365
Draw: 3.00 at bet365
Elche to win: 3.00 at bet365
