Elche have had a rough time lately, picking up just two draws and no wins in their last five matches, with three of those ending in losses. They have struggled to score consistently and have been conceding goals, so they are not in great shape heading into this game.

Málaga, on the other hand, are in much better form. They have won three of their last five away matches and only lost once, showing they can both keep clean sheets and score on the road. In their two most recent meetings, both teams scored at least two goals in each game, suggesting these sides tend to produce open, high-scoring encounters. Given Málaga's strong recent results and Elche's poor run, this match looks like it could go the way of the away team.