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Elche

Elche

Home
Full Time
2 - 2
HT: 1 - 1
Sunday 1 March
Espanyol

Espanyol

Away
ElcheTimelineEspanyol
1st Half
Garcia K. (Lozano P.)
sports_soccer
7'
Dolan T.
29'
Aguado M.
sports_soccer
42'
2nd Half
Chust V.Out: Bigas P.
sync_alt
46'
Gonzalez U.
50'
Romero C. (Exposito)
sports_soccer
57'
JofreOut: Milla P.
sync_alt
58'
Pickel C.Out: Lozano P.
sync_alt
58'
JosanOut: Tete Morente
sync_alt
66'
Diangana G.Out: Cepeda L.
sync_alt
73'
Rodriguez A.Out: Andre Silva
sync_alt
73'
Exposito
74'
Terrats R.Out: Exposito
sync_alt
76'
Fernandez Jaen R.Out: Garcia K.
sync_alt
76'
Pedrosa A.Out: Valera G.
sync_alt
76'
Fernandez Jaen R.
77'
Mir R.(Penalty)
sports_soccer
90'
Pickel C.
90+5'
Pickel C.
90+5'
Rubio M.Out: Dolan T.
sync_alt
90+7'
Mir R.
90+8'

Top stats

1.90Expected goals (xG)0.73
71%Ball possession29%
17Total shots9
9Shots on target4
2Big chances1
3Corner kicks1
88% (523/593)Passes70% (173/247)
1Yellow cards6
0Red cards1

Shots

1.90Expected goals (xG)0.73
2.27xG on target (xGOT)1.79
17Total shots9
9Shots on target4
3Shots off target3
5Blocked shots2
15Shots inside the box5
2Shots outside the box4
0Hit the woodwork1

Attack

2Big chances1
3Corner kicks1
31Touches in opposition box10
0Accurate through passes1
2Offsides1
23Free kicks14

Passes

88% (523/593)Passes70% (173/247)
44% (20/45)Long passes25% (13/52)
70% (105/149)Passes in final third58% (53/92)
32% (8/25)Crosses0% (0/10)
0.68Expected assists (xA)0.49
18Throw ins10

Defense

14Fouls23
67% (4/6)Tackles58% (7/12)
48Duels won31
25Clearances41
6Interceptions5
0Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

2Goalkeeper saves6
1.79xGOT faced2.27
-0.21Goals prevented0.27
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
12.44
X3.33
23.15

Recommended Bet

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Home Win
Stake: High (9/10)
90
Opp. Value

Key Factors

League Rank: Home #17 vs Away #9
Season: Home 1.00 PPG vs Away 1.40 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 0.25 PPG vs Away 0.25 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 1.54 GPG vs Away 1.25 GPG

donut_small Win Probabilities

52%
30%
19%
Elche
Draw
Espanyol

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Elche

Starting 11
-Matías Dituro
GK6.76
-Pedro Bigas
DC6.79
-David Affengruber
DC6.66
-Victor Chust
DC6.55
-Germán Valera
DML6.84
-Marc Aguado
MC6.56
-Aleix Febas
MC6.80
-Lucas Cepeda
MC6.38
-Tete Morente
DMR6.24
-André Silva
FW6.50
-Rafa Mir
FW6.66

Espanyol

Starting 11
-Marko Dmitrovic
GK6.66
-Carlos Romero
DL6.91
-Leandro Cabrera
DC6.72
-Fernando Calero
DC6.66
-Omar El Hilali
DR6.56
-Urko González de Zárate
DMC6.41
-Pol Lozano
DMC6.34
-Jofre Carreras
AML6.33
-Edu Expósito
AMC6.92
-Tyrhys Dolan
AMR6.60
-Roberto Fernández
FW6.56
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

Match Preview

Elche will face Espanyol at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in a La Liga encounter on March 1, 2026 GMT.

In the current standings, Elche sits in 17th place with 25 points, while Espanyol holds the 7th spot with 35 points.

Elche has struggled, losing 67% of their last 6 matches in La Liga, whereas Espanyol has faced challenges on the road, with 3 losses in their last 6 away matches.

Looking at their historical head-to-head matchups, Elche has a 50% loss rate in their last 6 encounters against Espanyol.

With differing recent performances, Elche and Espanyol will battle it out at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.

The match is predicted to be competitive, with Elche having a 38% probability of winning.

Elche have failed to win in their previous eight games, but all of their victories this season have come at home. They've lost just twice at home all season, winning five and drawing six.

Espanyol are also on a disappointing run, failing to win in their last eight matches. Away from home, they've lost three games on the bounce, failing to win in their last four.

Espanyol won the previous meeting between the two sides back in October, securing a 1-0 victory. Espanyol are unbeaten in their last five meetings against Elche.

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 25 matches
ElchevsEspanyol
1.28Goals / Match1.24
1.48Conceded / Match1.48
6Clean Sheets7
3.76Shots on Target / Match4.16
58.4%Possession %42.4%
86.0%Pass Accuracy %79.4%

radarTeam Profile

Elche
Espanyol
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
sports_soccer
33Attack37
shield
48Defense51
swap_horiz
72Possession38
gps_fixed
68Efficiency56
auto_fix_high
37Creativity32
gavel
35Discipline42

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

32Goals Scored31
37Goals Conceded37
6Clean Sheets7
48Big Chances54
30Big Chances Missed37
1Penalty Goals3

gps_fixedShooting

270Total Shots313
94Shots on Target104

swap_horizPassing & Possession

58.4%Avg Possession42.4%
12,828Total Passes8,984
86.0%Pass Accuracy79.4%

shieldDefending

426Tackles415
204Interceptions216
80Saves76
51.4%Duels Won48.6%

gavelDiscipline

314Fouls322
51Yellow Cards49
4Red Cards2
40Offsides37

analyticsOther

91Corners110
201Successful Dribbles162
4Errors Leading to Goal4
6.83Avg Rating6.75

Statistical Comparison

ElcheMetricEspanyol
31
Goals
30
23
Assists
19
6.4
Average Ratings
6.5
28.3
Average Age
26.7
181
Average Height (cm)
181.7
0.8
Shots pg
0.8
47%
Aerial Duel Success
46%
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.5
1.4
Tackles pg
1.3

League Standings Context

For Elche

PosTeamPWDLPts
16Valencia25681126
17Elche255101025
18Real Mallorca26661424

For Espanyol

PosTeamPWDLPts
7Real Sociedad2698935
8Espanyol251051035
9Athletic Bilbao261051135

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

45.8/ 101.2
Dangerous Attacks
45.3/ 90.6
36.0%
Shots on Target
32.0%
11.2
Total Shots
12.6
60.0%
Possession
44.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.3
Goals Scored / Match
1.2
1.4
Goals Conceded / Match
1.4

Head-to-Head Summary

1
Elche Wins
17%
2
Draws
33%
3
Espanyol Wins
50%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketElcheEspanyol
Over 1.5 Goals
79%23/29
69%20/29
Over 2.5 Goals
55%16/29
48%14/29
Both Teams to Score
66%19/29
52%15/29
* Based on last 29 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Elche

Es1
Elche
0 - 0
Osasuna
Es1
Elche
1 - 3
Barcelona
Es1
Elche
2 - 2
Sevilla
Es1
Elche
1 - 3
Villarreal
Es1
Elche
4 - 0
Rayo Vallecano
Es1
Elche
3 - 0
Girona

Home Games: Elche

Es1
Elche
0 - 0
Osasuna
Es1
Elche
1 - 3
Barcelona
Es1
Elche
2 - 2
Sevilla
Es1
Elche
1 - 3
Villarreal
Es1
Elche
4 - 0
Rayo Vallecano
Es1
Elche
3 - 0
Girona

Last 6: Espanyol

Es1
Atlético Madrid
4 - 2
Espanyol
Es1
Villarreal
4 - 1
Espanyol
Es1
Valencia
3 - 2
Espanyol
Es1
Levante
1 - 1
Espanyol
Es1
Athletic Bilbao
1 - 2
Espanyol
Es1
Getafe
0 - 1
Espanyol

Away Games: Espanyol

Es1
Atlético Madrid
4 - 2
Espanyol
Es1
Villarreal
4 - 1
Espanyol
Es1
Valencia
3 - 2
Espanyol
Es1
Levante
1 - 1
Espanyol
Es1
Athletic Bilbao
1 - 2
Espanyol
Es1
Getafe
0 - 1
Espanyol

history Recent Form

ElcheElche
1.0 GPG
L
D
L
L
L
EspanyolEspanyol
1.4 GPG
L
D
L
L
L

group Head to Head

PL25 Oct 2025
RCD Espanyol
1-0
Elche CF
PL27 Apr 2024
Elche CF
2-2
RCD Espanyol
PL18 Nov 2023
RCD Espanyol
2-0
Elche CF
PL19 Feb 2023
Elche CF
0-1
RCD Espanyol
PL23 Oct 2022
RCD Espanyol
2-2
Elche CF
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
73%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
82%
9 / 11 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
64%
7 / 11 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
36%
4 / 11 matches
Both Teams to Score
73%
8 / 11 matches
Elche CS
0%
Clean Sheets
Espanyol CS
27%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

25 Oct 2025
RCD Espanyol
1 - 0
Elche CF
27 Apr 2024
Elche CF
2 - 2
RCD Espanyol
18 Nov 2023
RCD Espanyol
2 - 0
Elche CF
19 Feb 2023
Elche CF
0 - 1
RCD Espanyol
23 Oct 2022
RCD Espanyol
2 - 2
Elche CF
10 Jan 2022
RCD Espanyol
1 - 2
Elche CF
23 Oct 2021
Elche CF
2 - 2
RCD Espanyol
6 Apr 2015
RCD Espanyol
1 - 1
Elche CF
2 Nov 2014
Elche CF
2 - 1
RCD Espanyol
9 Mar 2014
RCD Espanyol
3 - 1
Elche CF
5 Oct 2013
Elche CF
2 - 1
RCD Espanyol

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Elche
1.00
Form (Overall)
Espanyol
1.40

Espanyol is +40% better in terms of Points Per Game

Athletic Club Bilbao
2 - 1
Elche CF
Elche CF
0 - 0
CA Osasuna
Real Sociedad
3 - 1
Elche CF
Elche CF
1 - 3
FC Barcelona
Levante UD
3 - 2
Elche CF
Atlético Madrid
4 - 2
RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
2 - 2
Celta de Vigo
Villarreal
4 - 1
RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
1 - 2
Deportivo Alavés
Valencia CF
3 - 2
RCD Espanyol

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