O. El HilaliRed Card
Reported out
La LigaMatchweek 7THE MATCH CENTREEspanyol vs Elche match centre
Full time
1:3
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Víctor Chust72′ (og)
Fernando Niño Rodríguez26′
Fernando Niño Rodríguez29′
Germán Valera78′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 18 Sep 16:24 UK.
Odds updated 18 Sep 19:00 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
EspanyolElche
1.050Expected goals · API-Football1.610
4Shots on target6
21Total Shots9
67%Ball Possession33%
3Corner Kicks3
14Fouls8
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves4
500Total passes269
440Passes accurate179
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Espanyol 5 reported
K. GarciaHamstring Injury
Reported out
J. PuadoKnee Injury
Reported out
A. GorosabelInjury
Doubtful
JofreGroin Injury
Doubtful
Elche 1 reported
Y. SantiagoKnee Injury
Reported outFetched 18 Sep, 17:14 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Espanyol
2/10Wins
1.6Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Espanyol’s resultsElche
1/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
2.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Elche’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Espanyol
10 matchesResults2 wins · 4 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Rayo VallecanoAway · La Liga1–2OsasunaAway · La Liga2–0SevillaHome · La Liga1–1Real SociedadAway · La Liga1–2Real MadridHome · La Liga1–2LevanteHome · La Liga3–0CoventryAway · Friendlies Clubs1–3MiddlesbroughAway · Friendlies Clubs3–3BurnleyAway · Friendlies Clubs2–2SabadellHome · Friendlies Clubs1–1
Elche
10 matchesResults1 wins · 5 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game2.1
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Real MadridHome · La Liga2–3Athletic ClubAway · La Liga1–1Real SociedadHome · La Liga2–3Racing SantanderAway · La Liga2–3BarcelonaHome · La Liga0–5Deportivo La CorunaAway · La Liga1–1CordobaHome · Friendlies Clubs2–2Al AinHome · Friendlies Clubs2–2Johor Darul Takzim FCHome · Friendlies Clubs0–0Kaizer ChiefsHome · Friendlies Clubs2–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Espanyol at home with Elche away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 03:29 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
La Liga · 2026/27 · all league matches
EspanyolElche
5Matches played5
7Points earned2
2Wins0
1.6Goals scored / match1.2
1.0Goals conceded / match2.6
2Clean sheets0
0Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Espanyol at home with Elche away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Espanyol
2wins4MEETINGS
Elche
0winsNov 2023 – Mar 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Espanyol first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Espanyol
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Manolo González
- 13
M. DmitrovićG - 32
J. A. LopezD - 14
Unai NúñezD - 6
L. CabreraD - 21
Roger HinojoD - 8
Edu ExpósitoM - 4
Urko GonzálezM - 22
Álex CalatravaM - 28
Javier HernandezM - 15
Bryan ZaragozaM - 9
Roberto FernándezF
Substitutes (12)
11 · Pere Milla
5 · C. Riedel
3 · Q. Hartman
20 · Gabriel Moscardo
1 · Ángel Fortuño
18 · Marcos Fernández
16 · V. Drkušić
24 · T. Dolan
26 · Rafel Bauzà
31 · Llorenç Serred
29 · Víctor Mullerat Tomas
10 · Pol Lozano
Elche
Confirmed formation4-3-3M. Anselmi
- 1
M. DituroG - 2
Buba SangaréD - 5
F. RedondoD - 23
Víctor ChustD - 3
R. RevivoD - 18
T. LemarM - 47
J. MorcilloM - 12
Gonzalo VillarM - 21
L. CepedaF - 14
Fer NiñoF - 11
Germán ValeraF
Substitutes (12)
26 · Matia Barzic Gutiérrez
20 · Tete Morente
6 · Bigas
10 · F. Buonanotte
19 · G. Diangana
13 · Alejandro Iturbe
17 · Josan
16 · Martim Neto
24 · A. Osorio
9 · E. Ponce
22 · Rubén Sánchez
8 · Marc Aguado
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Espanyol
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Cabrera | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 2 |
| Álex Calatrava | 61 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 3 |
| Edu Expósito | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 81 | 4 |
| Roberto Fernández | 90 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Urko González | 45 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Javier Hernandez | 90 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 0 |
| Roger Hinojo | 45 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| J. A. Lopez | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Unai Núñez | 67 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 3 |
| Bryan Zaragoza | 67 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| M. Dmitrović | 90 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| C. Riedel | 23 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Pere Milla | 29 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Pol Lozano | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q. Hartman | 45 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Gabriel Moscardo | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ángel Fortuño | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcos Fernández | 45 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| V. Drkušić | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Dolan | 23 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| Rafel Bauzà | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Llorenç Serred | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Víctor Mullerat Tomas | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Elche
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalo Villar | 60 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Germán Valera | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 3 |
| R. Revivo | 77 | 8.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| F. Redondo | 6 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Fer Niño | 61 | 8.6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| T. Lemar | 77 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 5 |
| Víctor Chust | 90 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| L. Cepeda | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 3 |
| Buba Sangaré | 37 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| M. Dituro | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Matia Barzic Gutiérrez | 13 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tete Morente | 13 | 6.8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bigas | 30 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| F. Buonanotte | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Diangana | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alejandro Iturbe | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josan | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martim Neto | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Osorio | 29 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| E. Ponce | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rubén Sánchez | 53 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Marc Aguado | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Morcillo | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗La Liga table
Current standings · La Liga. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 24 | 21 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 16 | WWWLW |
| 3 |  Real Betis | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 16 | DWWWL |
| 4 |  Real Madrid | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 15 | LWWLW |
| 5 |  Sevilla | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 13 | LWWDL |
| 6 |  Alaves | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 11 | DLLWW |
| 7 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 10 | DLDWW |
| 8 |  Real Sociedad | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 10 | WLWDW |
| 9 |  Villarreal | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 8 | WWLLL |
| 10 |  Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | DDWWL |
| 11 |  Getafe | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 8 | WLDDL |
| 12 |  Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 8 | DWLWL |
| 13 |  Osasuna | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 8 | DLLLW |
| 14 |  Celta Vigo | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 7 | WDDDL |
| 15 | Espanyol | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 7 | LLWDL |
| 16 |  Racing Santander | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 7 | LLWLW |
| 17 |  Levante | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 5 | LLDWD |
| 18 | Elche | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 5 | WLDLL |
| 19 |  Valencia | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 | LWLLL |
| 20 |  Malaga | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 3 | LLDDL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Espanyol | Draw | Elche |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.75 | 3.50 | 4.40 |
| Bet365 | 1.75 | 3.80 | 4.33 |
| Marathonbet | 1.82 | 3.74 | 4.65 |
| Betfair | 1.75 | 3.60 | 4.75 |
| BetVictor | 1.75 | 3.70 | 4.75 |
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