Elche and Real Betis will lock horns at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero as round 23 of the Spanish La Liga kicks off on Friday (February 24).
Having secured a 3-0 victory in August’s reverse fixture, Manuel Pellegrini’s men will set out to complete an impressive league double over the hosts.
Elche’s hopes of beating the drop suffered another blow, as they were beaten 1-0 by Espanyol at the weekend.
Pablo Machin’s men have now managed just one league win this season, drawing 15 and picking up six draws in 22 games. With just nine points from a possible 66, Elche remain rooted to the bottom of the standings, 13 points away from safety.
Relegation candidates Elche face another stern challenge, as they take on a Betis side who have enjoyed a solid campaign and are in the upper echelons of the standings. Pellegrini’s men have put together a fine run of form away from home and should claim a comfortable win.
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