Barcelona start their title defence with a trip to Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, where they will be looking to make an early statement against Elche. As Barcelona are leading the H2H record convincingly, we predict a 3-1 away win. Los Franjiverdes came from behind to share the spoils with Deportivo La Coruna in their opener, producing a much-improved display after the break. Elche have been difficult to beat of late, with just three defeats in their last 10 matches, while they have lost only once across their last seven home games. However, Boayar, Diangana, Osorio, and Santiago have all been struggling with injuries, leaving the hosts with some concerns ahead of a daunting test.
Barcelona, meanwhile, were not in action at the weekend and will be eager to begin their title defence with three points. Rodri is on the verge of joining the Catalan giants, but the midfielder's potential move comes too late for him to feature here. Star signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi are both expected to play some part, adding further quality to an already formidable attack. Frenkie de Jong remains in the recovery room. Barca have won seven of their last 10 matches and boast a dominant record against Elche, winning 13 of their 14 previous meetings.
As Barcelona have won 13 of their last 14 meetings with Elche and did well to reinforce the squad, Away Win seems like the best betting option for this matchup, alongside Barcelona Over 1.5 goals (the title holders are averaging 2.20 goals per game across their last 10 matches).
This Primera Division match will be played on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 20:30.
What is our Elche vs Barcelona prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Elche 1 - 3 Barcelona
Elche vs Barcelona Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-3 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 130 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Raphinha @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Raphinha @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Gonzalo Villar @ 150 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Barcelona -1 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Barcelona -1 @ -111 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -700 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Barcelona to Win @ -900 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Barcelona to Win/Barcelona to Win @ -111 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Barcelona - No @ -163 Odds
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View OfferElche Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwdwdddwd | 1.50 |
| Home | dwwdddw | 1.86 |
| Away | ldd | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 43% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.43 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.57 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.86 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 70% | 57% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 43% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 14% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.07 | 1.12 | 0.99 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.92 | 0.66 | 1.43 |
Barcelona Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwlwlwdww | 2.20 |
| Home | wwww | 3.00 |
| Away | wwlldw | 1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 100% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.58 | 1.70 | 1.55 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.97 | 0.85 | 1.01 |
Elche vs Barcelona Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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