Round 33 - La Liga
Elche CF VS Atletico Madrid
Estadio Martínez Valero
22 April, 2026
Overview:
Round 33 La Liga clash between relegation-threatened Elche (18th, 32 points) and fourth-placed Atletico Madrid (57 points). Atletico seeks to end a three-match losing streak despite recent Copa del Rey final heartbreak, while Elche enters with momentum from consecutive home victories.
Recent H2H results: Elche won 1-0 in 2022-23 season; Atletico leads recent head-to-head with 6 wins in last 8 matches
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Atletico Madrid.
Atletico likely to dominate possession and territory but must navigate Elche's deep defensive block and counter-attacking threats. Elche's compact setup could exploit Atletico's current defensive frailties. Match represents opportunity for Atletico to rebuild confidence; Elche fighting for survival will provide strong resistance despite quality disparity.
Atletico's recent losses and emotional toll from Copa del Rey final against superior opposition reduces confidence despite quality advantage. Elche's home record improvement and defensive solidity at Estadio Martínez Valero provide legitimate threat. Historical head-to-head balance (Elche's 12 wins in 58 meetings) suggests unpredictability. Away form inconsistency is critical factor.
Last Update: 21-04-2026
Stats:
| Elche CF | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 0.43 | 0.567 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.26 | 1.29 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.25 | 0.55 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barça | 31 | 1 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 27 | 5 | 6 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 22 | 6 | 10 | 72 |
| 4 | Atleti | 21 | 6 | 11 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 15 | 15 | 8 | 60 |
| 6 | Celta | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe | 15 | 6 | 17 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 12 | 14 | 12 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad | 11 | 13 | 14 | 46 |
| 11 | Espanyol | 12 | 10 | 16 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic | 13 | 6 | 19 | 45 |
| 13 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 7 | 19 | 43 |
| 14 | Alavés | 11 | 10 | 17 | 43 |
| 15 | Elche | 10 | 13 | 15 | 43 |
| 16 | Levante | 11 | 9 | 18 | 42 |
| 17 | Osasuna | 11 | 9 | 18 | 42 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 11 | 9 | 18 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona | 9 | 14 | 15 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 6 | 11 | 21 | 29 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mbappé | RMA | FRA | 31 | 25 | 4 |
| V. Muriqi | MAL | KOS | 37 | 23 | 1 |
| A. Budimir | OSA | CRO | 37 | 17 | N/A |
| F. Torres | FCB | SPA | 35 | 16 | 3 |