Elche vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips | 31/01/2026

Elche vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Tips | 31 January 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

28 January 2026 • 10:18 UTC • 1 min read

Elche vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Tips 31 January 2026

Elche look to respond after a disappointing 3–2 defeat to bottom-placed Levante, but their task becomes tougher with key midfielder Aleix Febas suspended. Therefore, our prediction firmly points toward a 3-0 away win. Elche's home form has been solid: 1.75 points per game, scoring 2.50 goals per match and failing to score in 0% of home outings. The issue remains their defensive numbers, with 1.25 goals conceded per home game and an xGA of 1.73, suggesting they allow opponents plenty of high-quality chances.

Barcelona, on the other hand, arrive as league leaders and welcome back Frenkie de Jong from suspension, boosting a midfield already performing at a high level. Despite missing Pedri and Gavi, Hansi Flick’s side has been consistently dominant, winning 90% of league matches and scoring 2.17 goals per away game while conceding just 0.67. Their away xG of 2.33 highlights their ability to create multiple clear chances per match. History is firmly on their side too: Barça have won 12 of 13 H2H meetings with Elche.

Given Barca's H2H dominance and better form, anything but a routine Away Win would be a big surprise. Additionally, Barcelona/Barcelona and Barcelona Over 2.5 goals markets seem appealing (supported by high xG).

This Primera Division match will be played on Saturday 31 January 2026 at 20:00.

What is our Elche vs Barcelona prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Elche 0 - 3 Barcelona

Elche vs Barcelona Betting Tips

Anytime Goalscorer: Robert Lewandowski @ -175 Odds
First Goalscorer: Robert Lewandowski @ 300 Odds
To be Booked: David Delgado @ 125 Odds
Asian Handicap: Barcelona -1.5 @ -122 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds

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Elche Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	ldldl	1.40
Home	wwld	1.75
Away	lwdll	1.17

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	50%	33%
Average Goals Per Game	3.30	3.75	3.00
Scored	1.80	2.50	1.33
Conceded	1.50	1.25	1.67
BTTS	70%	50%	83%
Clean Sheets	30%	50%	17%
Failed to Score	0%	0%	0%
Expected Goals	1.25	1.61	1.01
Expected Goals Against	1.62	1.73	1.56

Barcelona Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwlww	2.70
Home	wwww	3.00
Away	wwwlw	2.50

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	90%	100%	83%
Average Goals Per Game	3.20	3.75	2.83
Scored	2.60	3.25	2.17
Conceded	0.60	0.50	0.67
BTTS	30%	25%	33%
Clean Sheets	70%	75%	67%
Failed to Score	0%	0%	0%
Expected Goals	2.22	2.06	2.33
Expected Goals Against	1.12	1.09	1.15