If we look at the classification and above all at the moment of formation of the shape Elche CF And Amorebieta; The Franjiverde team will be the clear favorite in the match that Elche and Basques will play at their facilities this Saturday (16:15). Bilbao Athletics Club inside Lezama.

team Sebastian Beccacece face the shock inside best series of the season and it started 2024 In four matches played over just over a month into the New Year, Elche added: They took ten points out of a possible twelve and kept a clean sheet. The best team of 2024 is tied on points Eibar, Second classified; And CartagenaThe team that made a great recovery and left the relegation zone.


Elche players celebrate their victory against Burgos last Friday MATÍAS SEGARRA


In Oviedo on 15 December

This statistic can be expanded even further, because in the last match of 2023 he drew 0-0 with Franjiverdes. mirandes And they haven’t lost since they hit the water Carlos Tartiere in front Oviedo (3-2) on December 15.

This winning streak allowed the Elche team to move up the standings and occupy the top spot for the first time this season. “Play off” and only two points of the squares direct promotion.

Bottom and hopeless

Amorebieta is the exact opposite. They remain at the bottom of the standings and have added just one point so far after drawing in 2024. Oviedo (1-1) and lost than hand (0-2) and Santander Racing (0-1), at home in the previous round; and at home during your visit Cartagena (1-0).

The Basques could not find the necessary reaction with the change of coach and the arrival of the new player. Jandro Castro changing Haritz Mujika It was barely noticed.

The Biscayan team hasn’t won since 6 DecemberWhen you make the surprise, City of Valenciaagainst him I grew up. He could only add two points in the last seven games, leaving him with just 16 points, nine permanent positions, and nearly avoiding relegation. First RFEFfrom where he rose as champion of his own group in the campaign, than hand.

No trust

Despite his favoritism, Elche They have to face this Saturday’s clash without confidence. They say statistics are made to be broken and Beccacece and their players must meet the match with utmost respect and maximum concentration, because there is also a saying: football That means the more games you lose, the closer you get to breaking that losing streak and that will come one day.

prolong the pain

HE AmorebietaDespite his inferior position, he will want to prolong his suffering as long as possible and move on. math options your salvation.

HE basque team He failed to score at home against two promotion hopefuls, Oviedo and Levante; In the first round, he could not score a goal in his visit to Spain. Martínez Valero stadiumIt made things very difficult for the Franjiverdes.

Elche dominated the match but had to suffer a lot to get the victory, which did not come until the final minutes. Mario Gaspar, at 84 minutes; And Tete Morentein extension.

The Franjiverdes know they cannot take their foot off the gas pedal and that they have a very good opportunity to continue their progress.


Former Franjiverde Xabi Etxeita plays for Amorebieta MATÍAS SEGARRA


lucky day

It may be a favorable day for interests, like last weekend illegal A victory over Amorebieta could even put them straight into the promotion places.

Leader legans visit I grew upAnother candidate. Sport Gijon And Oviedo They are playing an attractive Asturias derby. Espanyol visits Santander RacingRacing de Ferrol beat Burgos and Eibar host Real Zaragoza in Ipurúa.


Tete Morente celebrates Elche’s second goal in the first round match against Amorebieta MATÍAS SEGARRA


Match classification 2024

1- ELCHE 10

2- Eibar 10

3- Cartagena 10

4- Oviedo 8

5- Real Zaragoza 8

6- ELDENSE 8

7- Leganes 7

8- Spanish 7

9- Burgos 6

10-Valladolid 5

11- Racing de Ferrol 5

12- Elevator 5

13- Mirandes 5

14- Huesca 5

15- Alcorcon 5

16- Sporting Gijon 4

17- Racing de Santander 3

18- Tenerife 2

19- Andorra 2

20-Albacete 1

21- Villarreal B 1

22- Amorebieta 1

DAY 25 OF THE CURRENT CLASSIFICATION:

1- Legans 46

2- Eibar 42

3- Racing de Ferrol 42

4- Espanyol 41

5-Valladolid 40

6- ELCHE 40

7- Sporting de Gijon 39

8- Oviedo 38

9- Lifting 37

10- Real Zaragoza 36

11- Racing de Santander 36

12- Burgos 36

13- ELDENSE 34

14- Mirandes 33

15- Tenerife 33

16- Huesca 27

17-Albacete 26

18- Cartagena 25

19- Villarreal B 25

20- Alcorcon 25

21- Andorra 23

22- Amorebieta 16