Atletico Madrid are not in good shape right now. They have lost three of their last five matches, including a heavy 5-1 defeat. Elche are also struggling, with no wins in their last five games, having lost three and drawn two. Recent meetings between these two sides have been close but often low-scoring, with three of the last five matches seeing fewer than three goals.

This match looks likely to be a tight and cautious affair. Given both teams' poor form and the history of close encounters, a draw seems the most probable outcome.