This is a Segunda División B meeting between two sides still finding their rhythm through a busy run of friendlies. CheckLive favour Lorca Deportiva, with a win probability of 55 per cent, but the signal is only medium, so this one looks close. Elche Ilicitano have as strong a case as the hosts, and a draw is a genuine possibility.
Lorca Deportiva's recent form includes a 1-4 loss to Real Murcia B, a 1-3 draw with the same opponent, a 2-1 win over CD Alcoyano, a 2-0 win over Atlético Pulpileño and a 0-1 loss to CDA Águilas FC. Elche Ilicitano beat Atlético Albacete II 1-0 and FC Cartagena 2-0, then lost 1-3 to Athletic Torrellano, 1-3 to UD Ibiza and 1-3 to CD Quintanar Del Rey, the last of those in the Segunda División B.
There is no previous head-to-head record between the two sides, so recent form is all there is to go on. With most of that form coming in friendlies, the key is which side settles into the competitive tempo more quickly.
