Elche vs Atletico Madrid Prediction: Atleti to respond after cup final heartbreak

Atletico Madrid will be looking to respond to their Copa de Rey final defeat at the hands of Real Sociedad when they travel to Elche in La Liga on Wednesday night (18:00 BST, Premier Sports 1).

Alex Jack provides his best bets in his Elche vs Atletico Madrid prediction piece, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for the showdown at the Estadio Martinez Valero.

Team News

Starting with the hosts, Elche will need to make late fitness checks regarding Adam El Mokhtari and Buba Sangare ahead of Wednesday’s game.

As for the visitors, Ademola Lookman, Jose Gimenez and Alexander Sorloth are all set to miss out on this clash.

David Hancko is a doubt, while manager Diego Simeone is likely to ring the changes from the side that suffered a penalty-shootout defeat at the hands of Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final.

Elche vs Atletico Madrid Odds

Elche are 13/8 to secure all three points at the Estadio Martinez Valero, while Atletico are 6/4 to head back to the capital with the victory.

A draw on Wednesday night is available at 13/5, while under 2.5 total goals to be scored is priced at 6/5.

Match Result - Atletico Madrid @ 6/4

Atleti’s success in reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League has come at a price, with Simeone having to rotate his squad continuously to keep up with the demanding schedule.

After losing the cup final at the weekend, Atleti can switch their focus back to the bread and butter of La Liga and the Madrid outfit are good value to secure the three points at the Estadio Martinez Valero this week.

While Atletico are not in the best domestic form, they have lost just one of their last 14 meetings with Elche in all competitions and the Rojiblancos are well priced to get back to winning ways in La Liga.

Julian Alvarez anytime goalscorer @ 8/5

With Sorloth and Lookman set to miss out on Wednesday due to injury, the onus is on Julian Alvarez to deliver the goals.

The Argentinian scored last time out against Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final, meaning he has now found the back of the net in four of his last seven games for Atleti.

Having also scored the last time Atletico played at the Estadio Martinez Valero in a 4-0 victory last season in the Copa del Rey, the former Manchester City forward is well priced to get his name on the scoresheet again.

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