Eibar host Elche at the Municipal de Ipurua on Saturday (August 19) on matchday two of the 2023-24 Segunda Division as both sides look to pick up their first win.
The Gunsmiths were battered 4-0 by Racing Santander on the opening weekend. Inigo Vicente, Aritz Aldasoro and Gerard Fernandez scored in the first half before Lago Junior added a fourth after the break to put the final nail in Eibar's coffin. It was the joint heaviest loss of the opening round. Joseba Etxeberria's side sit rock-bottom in the standings.
Elche, meanwhile, are up in 15th after going down 1-0 to Racing Ferrol. Iker Losada scored the only goal of the game in the 51st minute as Los Franjiverdes misfired badly. The Alicante side had 56% possession and mustered 14 shots, of which just one was on target.
Having been relegated from La Liga last season, it was a difficult start to life in the second division for Elche, who will look to pick themselves up.
Elche have had a good record against Eibar in recent years and will enter the contest with confidence. Los Armeros could still be reeling from their 4-0 hammering on the opening weekend but will rely on home support to avoid another loss. This one could end in a low-scoring draw.
Prediction: Eibar 1-1 Elche
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
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