All eyes will be on Estadio Martinez Valero when Elche host Barcelona in the 22nd round of La Liga on Saturday, 31 January 2026.
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Elche vs Barcelona predictions: Visitors to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- Barcelona have won 12 consecutive encounters between these teams.
- Elche are currently on a five-match winless run.
- Five of both teams’ last six respective games produced at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: Elche 1-3 Barcelona
These teams are on opposite sides when it comes to recent form. While Elche have no wins in their last five matches, Barcelona are currently on a three-game winning run and have 14 wins in their last 15 matches across all competitions.
Keeping in mind that Barcelona also came out on top the last 12 times these teams squared off against each other, anything other than a victory for the Blaugrana will be a surprise.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barcelona priced as favourites
- HOME: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- AWAY: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Barcelona are coming off a comfortable 4-1 victory over Copenhagen. They have now won three games in a row, scoring at least three goals in each victory.
On the other hand, Elche's poor run of results continued with a 3-2 defeat at Levante last time out. They are 11th in La Liga ahead of their skirmish with the league leaders.
Bearing that in mind, Barcelona are the expected winners at 4/11 (1.36). Teams with these odds generally have a 73.3% probability of winning.
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Also, considering that six of Elche's last seven games produced at least five cards, over 4.5 total cards has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Barcelona?
Barcelona emerged victorious in the last 12 encounters between these teams and are unbeaten in their last 25 H2Hs. In fact, Elche have not beaten Barcelona since December 1974.
Spain La Liga 02/11/25
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Spain La Liga 01/04/23
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Spain La Liga 18/12/21
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Elche preview: Eyeing their biggest win in decades
Barcelona loanee Hector Fort is definitely ruled out this weekend due to a shoulder injury, while Rafa Mir and Alvaro Nunez both have doubts regarding their availability for this game because of fitness issues.
Midfielder Aleix Febas has accumulated the maximum allowable number of yellow cards and so misses out due to suspension.
Predicted lineup: Pena (GK), Pedrosa, Chust, Affengruber, Bigas, Valera, Diangana, Aguado, Neto, Rodriguez & Silva.
Last five matches
- Levante 3-2 Elche
- Elche 2-2 Sevilla
- Real Betis 2-1 Elche
- Valencia 1-1 Elche
- Elche 1-3 Villarreal
Barcelona preview: No new injuries
As for the visitors, midfield maestro Pedri is ruled out for one month because of a hamstring injury. Andreas Christensen is still sidelined until April due to an ACL injury, while Gavi, who has a knee problem, remains out of action for Hansi Flick’s side.
Ferran Torres returned to action in Wednesday's Champions League win over Copenhagen. The former Valencia player is back in line to feature in La Liga this weekend.
Predicted lineup: J. Garcia (GK), Kounde, Cubarsi, E. Garcia, Balde, Casado, De Jong, Lopez, Yamal, Raphinha & Torres.
Last five matches
- Barcelona 4-1 Copenhagen
- Barcelona 3-0 Real Oviedo
- Slavia Praha 2-4 Barcelona
- Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona
- Racing Santander 0-5 Barcelona
Player to watch: Lamine Yamal
Only one player has more goal contributions than Lamine Yamal in La Liga this season. The 18-year-old has been in sensational form, scoring three goals and providing two assists in his last four appearances across three competitions. He will be called upon to provide goals on Saturday night.