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Elche vs Real Madrid Predictions & Tips - Real Madrid to keep winning in the Copa del Rey

By Eddy Tora

19 Jan 2022

Eddy Tora 19 Jan 2022

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Elche vs Real Madrid predictions for Thursday’s Copa del Rey match
The Round of 16 clash is being played at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero (6pm GMT)
Real Madrid have won 10 of their last 11 matches against Elche
Can Karim Benzema keep scoring?
Preview, tips, stats & team news

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Karim Benzema has scored 6 goals in his last 5 matches (Getty Images)

Elche vs Real Madrid Predictions

Real Madrid should be able to dominate Elche once again and reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

Elche vs Real Madrid Predictions
Head to Head
Elche Form
Elche Injuries & Team News
Real Madrid Form
Real Madrid Injuries & Team News
Elche vs Real Madrid Live Stream FAQ

Elche have won their last 3 matches (all competitions).
Real Madrid have won 10 of their last 11 matches against Elche (La Liga).
Real Madrid have won 9 of their last 11 matches (La Liga).
Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema has scored 6 goals in his last 5 matches (all competitions).

Head to Head

Real Madrid have a 29-6 advantage against Elche with 10 draws in 29 matches.

Elche Form

Elche have won their last three matches in all competitions. They started the run with a 2-1 win at Almeria in the Copa del Rey where they overturned a 1-0 deficit.

Francisco Rodríguez’s side then won 2-1 at Espanyol despite having 0.66-1.30 expected goals, Pere Milla scoring twice inside the opening 13 minutes.

Elche are coming off a 1-0 win against Villarreal, Lucas Boyé scoring the winner in a match where they created just 0.20 expected goals.

Elche Injuries & Team News

Kiko Casilla and Pedro Bigas are doubtful.

Real Madrid Form

Real Madrid have won nine of their last 11 matches in La Liga where they sit five points clear at the top of the table.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side started the year with a 1-0 defeat at Getafe where they were unable to turn 73% possession and 14-6 shots into three points.

Los Blancos won 4-1 against Valencia before travelling to Saudi Arabia to contest the Spanish Super Cup.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-2 in extra time in the semi-finals, beating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the final with Luka Modric and Karim Benzema on target.

Real Madrid Injuries & Team News

Centre back Éder Militão is suspended.

Daniel Carvajal could return after testing positive for COVID-19.

Marco Asensio and Mariano Díaz are doubtful.

Elche vs Real Madrid Live Stream FAQ

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Verdict

Elche v Real Madrid

Elche have been winning despite creating few chances. Real Madrid could be fatigued after their Super Cup victory in Saudi Arabia, but should still be too good here with Karim Benzema in fine form.

Real Madrid Win

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