April 22, 2026, 8:01 a.m. ET
Elche hosts Atlético Madrid on Wednesday in a La Liga clash at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with the hosts fighting to keep their top-flight status.
Elche sits 18th in the table with 32 points and is fighting to avoid the drop with just a few weeks left in the season.
The home side has picked up back-to-back La Liga wins over Mallorca and Valencia to give its survival bid some life heading into this one.
Watch Elche vs. Atletico Madrid on ESPN+
Meanwhile, Atléti is fourth in standings with 57 points but has dropped three straight matches, including a Copa del Rey final loss to Real Sociedad on penalty kicks.
Diego Simeone’s side still holds a firm grip on a Champions League spot, but its away form has been shaky, with just one win in its last six road games in La Liga.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we’ve got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
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Elche vs. Atletico Madrid game odds
Elche vs. Atletico Madrid prediction, pick
Atléti is the stronger side on paper, but its form away from home has been poor and Elche is playing with confidence after two straight wins. A tight game is likely and a draw seems feasible.
Prediction: Elche 1, Atlético Madrid 1
Elche vs. Atletico Madrid channel, start time, streaming
- When: Wednesday, April 22
- Where: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero (Elche, Spain)
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (WATCH HERE), ESPN Deportes
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