Sevilla vs Elche prediction, H2H and probable lineups, August 12, 2025

On Sep 11, 2025

Sevilla welcomes newly promoted Elche to the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in an early-season La Liga showdown that promises plenty of intrigue. The hosts recovered from two opening losses by defeating Girona and will look to build momentum under Matias Almeyda. Meanwhile, Elche, managed by Eder Sarabia, are unbeaten in three matches since their return to the top flight and sit above Sevilla in the standings after a confident start.

H2H and Recent Form

Head-to-Head: Sevilla has dominated this fixture in recent years, going unbeaten in their last five meetings with Elche (three wins and two draws); their most recent clash ended 1-1.
Recent Form
- Sevilla: Three points from three matches (1W 0D 2L), coming off a morale-boosting 2-0 away victory against Girona.
- Elche: Five points from three matches (1W 2D 0L), with a notable 2-0 win over Levante and draws against Atletico Madrid and Real Betis.
Key Stat: Sevilla have managed just six wins in their last 20 home La Liga matches, highlighting ongoing struggles at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.

Probable Lineups

Sevilla (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Ørjan Nyland
Defense: José Ángel Carmona, Andrés Castrín, Kike Salas, Gabriel Suazo
Midfield: Juanlu Sánchez, Nemanja Gudelj, Lucien Agoumé, Alfonso González
Attack: Ruben Vargas, Isaac Romero

Key absentees include Joan Jordan (injury) and potential late fitness checks for Tanguy Nianzou, Akor Adams, and Chidera Ejuke.

Elche (5-3-2)

Goalkeeper: Matías Dituro
Defense: Víctor Chust, David Affengruber, Pedro Bigas, Alvaro Nunez, Germán Valera
Midfield: Aleix Febas, Marc Aguado, Rodrigo Mendoza
Attack: Álvaro Rodríguez, Rafael Mir

Key Stats & Betting Tips

Elche are undefeated in their last three league games and have lost just six of their last 21 away fixtures in the Segunda Division.
Sevilla failed to win in 14 of their previous 20 home league matches.
The last three encounters between these teams at this venue averaged under 2.5 goals per game.
The most recent matchup ended in a 1-1 stalemate.

Expert Prediction

Given Sevilla’s recent home struggles and Elche’s resilience since promotion, this fixture appears finely balanced. Expect a tactical battle with few clear-cut chances and both teams likely to settle for a share of the spoils.

Predicted Score: Sevilla 1-1 Elche
Best Bet: Under 2.5 goals; Double chance – Elche to win or draw.

Bold takeaways:

Elche’s unbeaten run makes them a value pick in the double chance market.
Sevilla’s inconsistency at home may continue, making another draw likely.
Under 2.5 goals looks probable based on the fixture’s history and both teams’ defensive setups.