Athletic chase Conference League spot as Elche struggle early
Athletic Club look to continue their climb toward the Conference League places against an Elche side currently stuck in the relegation zone after a difficult opening month.
Athletic Club sit 10th on 6 points, just one point and four places off the Conference League positions with 34 games remaining. After losing their opening two fixtures, Edin Terzic’s side have found momentum with back-to-back wins, most recently dismantling Atletico Madrid 3-0 at San Mames with goals from Nico Williams, Robert Navarro, and Oihan Sancet.
Elche travel to Bilbao in 19th place with just 1 point from their opening four matches. Martin Anselmi’s team started with a draw against Deportivo La Coruna but have since suffered three consecutive defeats, including a 2-3 loss to Real Sociedad last time out. They remain inside the relegation zone and are searching for their first win of the season.
Our model vs the market’s price.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Athletic Club are the stronger side — 54 rating points clear of Elche.
xG = goals an average team would score from the same chances. Scoring well above xG means clinical finishing (or a hot streak).
Athletic ClubElcheGoals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Athletic ClubElcheWhole season, home and away combined — Athletic Club 10 games, Elche 11 games.
Athletic ClubElchePast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
La Liga (Spain) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
