[(Elche) Strength]:
1. As the newly promoted team this season, Elche are motivated to start with a home win in their debut.
2. In the summer window, Elche signed midfielder Federico Redondo, Real Madrid loan forward Alvaro Rodriguez, and Valencia CF striker German Valera.
3. Elche finished 22 wins, 11 draws, and 9 losses in the Segunda Division last season, smoothly being promoted as the 2nd-placed team.
4. Elche scored 59 goals in 42 league games last season, making their offense rank in the top half of the league.
5. Elche were the best defensive team in the Segunda Division last season, conceding only 34 goals in 42 rounds. They were also one of the best defensive teams at home.
6. Elche secured 15 wins and suffered only 3 defeats in 21 home games last season, whose home record ranked 2nd in the league.
[(Elche) Neutral]:
1. Elche received 4 wins and 4 losses in recent warm-up games, revealing average overall performances.
2. Elche ended only 3 of the last 8 games with OVERs in O/U, demonstrating conservative play.
[(Real Betis) Strength]:
1. Real Betis finished 6th with 16 wins, 12 draws, and 10 losses in the league last season, securing a Europa League spot, showcasing satisfactory overall performances.
2. Real Betis scored 57 goals in 38 league games last season, whose scoring ability ranked in the middle and top half of the league.
3. Real Betis slightly have a better mentality as they received 7 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses in 16 encounters between both sides.
[(Real Betis) Neutral]:
1. In the summer window, Real Betis signed 25-year-old goalkeeper Pau Lopez from Deportivo Toluca, acquired former Leeds United full-back Junior Firpo on a free transfer, and secured Atletico Madrid forward Rodrigo Riquelme on loan.
2. Real Betis recorded 7 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses on the road last season, boasting average away strength.
[(Real Betis) Weakness]:
1. Real Betis will be without their playmaker Isco until November due to a fibula fracture, while starting center-back Diego Llorente, who suffered a hamstring injury, is also likely to miss the opening match, raising some defensive concerns for the team.
2. Real Betis lost the last 2 warm-up games, indicating they are yet to adjust their overall form to the best.
3. Real Betis conceded 50 goals in 38 games last season, revealing unstable defense.
4. Real Betis won only one of the last 10 games in AH, featuring poor winning strength and a poor trend.
[Tips]:
Newly promoted Elche, successfully promoted as the 2nd-placed team in last season's Segunda Division, will face Real Betis in the first round of La Liga.
The former last competed in La Liga during the 2022/23 season.
Real Betis is led by Isco, but the playmaker will be sidelined until November due to injury, ruling him out of the season opener.
Elche scored 59 goals last season, showing outstanding offense.
Besides, they were the best defensive team in the whole season.
In contrast, Real Betis boasted decent attack but flawed defense last season.
However, in the last 6 encounters between the two teams, Real Betis secured 4 victories, giving them an advantage in H2H records and strength.
Thus, the away team are expected to start with a win in this match.
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