Elche and Lugo measure forces in Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium, in a match for the 4th round of the Second Division. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 2 wins and 1 loss in the last 3 games. In fact, the last time these two teams played a game at this stadium was on 07-10-2018, in a match for the Second Division that ended the victory of Elche by (2-1). The goals of the match were scored by S. Kaba (18 ‘e 74’), for Elche, and José Carlos Lazo (72 ‘), for Lugo. In this match, the home factor may be decisive, since Lugo has considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
Elche:
The home team is currently in 13th position, with 3 points won, after 1 win and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, he won out against Alcorcón by (1-2). In the last match, he lost out against Real Zaragoza by (1‑0). This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 matches it records 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games played at home for all competitions, Elche won 6, drew 1 and lost 3.
Elche is unmotivated to this match, after a 1-0 loss to Real Zaragoza, in a match in which the away team had few opportunities to show its quality. With this result, the Ilicitans are in the thirteenth position, with three points added in three games. The host team must play in the usual tactical scheme, in 4-4-2, in which it favors an offensive, but balanced game. The two most advanced players, responsible for creating problems for the rival defensive line, are Nino and Yacine Qasmi. In the center of the field, they may line up: Aguayo, a player with a great vision of the game, Omenuke Mfulu and Gonzalo Villar. Coach Pacheta must have all the players available for the challenge against Lugo.
Lugo:
After 2 draws and 1 loss, the visiting team is currently in 20th place, with 2 points won. In his last game, he lost with Alcorcón at home by (2‑4), after in the previous match having tied out, in a match against Real Oviedo, by (1‑1). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 matches he has recorded 2 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses as a visitor, with 16 goals scored and 20 suffered; against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in his stadium, with 21 goals scored and 20 suffered. In the last 10 games played as a visitor for all competitions, Lugo won 3, drew 5 and lost 2. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games.
CD Lugo arrives at this match after a strong 2-4 defeat at the Alcorcón reception. The two goals of the visitors were scored by Cristian Herrera. With this result, he added the third consecutive game without savoring the taste of victory. As a visitor, Eloy Jimnez’s team is expected to play 4-3-3, with Manu Barreiro, José Morente and Gerard Valentín as the team’s main offensive references. In the central area, Jaume Grau, Fernando Seoane and Cristian Herrera may play. The visiting coach can now count on Roberto Canella, who was absent from the last game, after the expulsion in the match against Real Oviedo.
