Elche vs Sevilla Prediction & Betting Tips (19 January)

Undefeated at home during the period from August to the December break, Elche finally folded at the start of the calendar year, receiving Villarreal 1-3. First and only defeat at home for Franjiverdes who are playing, as a reminder, with a promoted label. The objective today is obviously to immediately find success in front of its public but force and to note that Elche did not raise its head by sharing the points in Valencia during the previous day 1-1 as a bonus of an elimination in the 1/8th final of the Copa del Rey last week against Bétis 2-1. In the standings, in La Liga, the players of Martinez Valero 9th remain in the heart of the first half of the table, 6 lengths behind Bétis Sevilla, sixth. For its part, whether at home or away, Sevilla has a series of poor performances.

Widely victorious against Oviedo before the Christmas break 4-0, since then, the Andalusian club has had four defeats in all competitions including three in La Liga without even scoring a single goal, against Real Madrid 2-0, Levante at home 0-3 and during the previous day for the visit of Celta Vigo 0-1. The fourth defeat came in the 1/16 final of the Copa del Rey, on the lawn of Deportivo Alaves 1-0. In the standings, in the championship, Matyas Almeida's men occupy 14th place, once again playing with fire in this fight for maintenance.

Already having recently withdrawn from the league, the holders Hector Fort (ex-Barcelona, ​​full-back) and Rafa Mir (6 goals in La Liga) have not played in the Copa del Rey and will most likely remain in the observation period. Same story for the club's other favorite scorer this season: Andre Silva (ex-Leipzig), absent since the end of November. Defenders J.Donald and Bigas will likely be sidelined due to their respective injuries. Finally, with these absences, the offensive prowess falls on the backs of former Real Madrid player, Alvaro Rodriguez (3 goals, 4 assists in the league) and on Valera (3 goals, 2 assists). Eliminated from the CAN in the semi-final with Nigeria, Akor Adams (ex-Montpellier) and C.Ejuke will be back but probably left to rest for this day. On the other hand, the Chilean full-back Suazo (ex-Toulouse), the experienced central defender C.Azpilicueta (ex-Chelsea) and the very interesting Alfonso Gonzalez (ex-Celta Vigo) are injured.

Returning to the game during the previous day, Swiss international R.Vargas (3 goals, 4 assists in La Liga) was forced to come out with an injury. An injury that will keep him away from the field until at least March. His compatriot D.Sow is uncertain, as is former Marseille player Alexis Sanchez. Offensively, the Argentine coach can rely on Isaac Romero, author of 3 goals in La Liga, or on the Tricolores B.Mendy and L.Agoumé. The probable line-ups for Elche – Sevilla FC:

• Summary: Elche is going head to head with Sevilla starting on 19 Jan 2026 at 20:00 UTC at Estadio Martínez Valero stadium, Elche city, Spain. The match is a part of the LaLiga .
• Elche Feedinco Rating: 6.86
• Sevilla Feedinco Rating: 6.76