Barcelona v Elche prediction
Team pages: Barcelona · Elche · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Barcelona v Elche, La Liga on Sun, 17 Jan 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Barcelona host Elche in La Liga on Sunday 17 January (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Barcelona have scored 39 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Barcelona have won their last 11 matches in all competitions. Elche are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Barcelona have scored in 13 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
12 of Barcelona’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in nine of Barcelona’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Barcelona have seven wins, no draws and no defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 3.00 points per game, scoring 3.86 and conceding 0.86. Barcelona have conceded nine goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Eight of Elche’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in 11 of Elche’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, Elche have two wins, four draws and three defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 1.11 points per game, scoring 1.33 and conceding 1.44. Elche have scored 11 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Elche have conceded 17 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Barcelona (first) and Elche (18th) are 20 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Barcelona the stronger side, 521 rating points above Elche (Barcelona 2045, Elche 1524, after at least 161 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Barcelona are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Elche, every meeting checked. The most recent meeting, on 23 August 2026, finished Elche 0–5 Barcelona.
Team news
Predicted Barcelona XI (4-3-3): J. García, X. Espart, E. García, P. Paredes, G. Martín, Pedri, Rodri, Fermín, L. Yamal, Raphinha, A. Gordon — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Lamine Yamal (10.4 per match over 11 appearances, nine goals and 10 assists) and Raphinha (10.2 per match over nine appearances, 14 goals and three assists) have been Barcelona’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Barcelona (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Lamine Yamal averages 2.7 key passes per 90 over 1925 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Raphinha averages 3.0 shots per 90 over 1138 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Elche XI (5-3-2): M. Dituro, V. Chust, B. Sangaré, R. Revivo, G. Valera, F. Redondo, G. Villar, T. Lemar, T. Morente, F. Niño, L. Cepeda — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Fer Niño (4.1 per match over nine appearances, five goals) and David Affengruber (3.2 per match over three appearances) have been Elche’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Elche (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Fer Niño averages 1.9 shots per 90 over 566 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last nine appearances. David Affengruber averages 1.4 tackles per 90 over 779 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · La Liga · Camp Nou
- Head-to-head (last 6): Barcelona 6 · draws 0 · Elche 0 · 3.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Barcelona 5W 0D 0L · Elche 1W 3D 1L
Barcelona v Elche (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 19 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Barcelona for / against | Line | Elche for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 4.5 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.38 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 22.25 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 8.75 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.75 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.63 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.63 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
Barcelona
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Abdelkarim n 8 | 12.4 | 2.7 | 1.8 | — |
| Gavi n 8 | 30.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 | — |
| Fermín n 8 | 54.8 | 1.8 | 1 | — |
| X. Espart n 8 | 83.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | — |
| K. Adeyemi n 8 | 49.1 | 1.6 | 2.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Adeyemi n 8 | 49.1 | 4.8 | 1.6 |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 39.4 | 4 | 2 |
| Lamine Yamal n 8 | 77.6 | 3.8 | 1 |
| A. Gordon n 8 | 66.5 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Raphinha n 8 | 69 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raphinha n 8 | 69 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Lamine Yamal n 8 | 77.6 | 0.7 | 1 |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 39.4 | 1.4 | 0 |
| Dani Olmo n 8 | 58.9 | 0.2 | 1 |
| A. Gordon n 8 | 66.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| X. Espart n 8 | 83.1 | 3.2 |
| Marc Bernal n 8 | 27.3 | 2.5 |
| Rodri n 8 | 74.6 | 2.4 |
| Pedri n 8 | 60.6 | 2.2 |
| Gavi n 8 | 30.3 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Joan García n 8 | 84.4 | 2.1 |
| D. Livakovic n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
Elche
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tete Morente n 8 | 56.5 | 3.2 | 1.2 | — |
| F. Buonanotte n 8 | 37.3 | 2.4 | 0.6 | — |
| Gonzalo Villar n 8 | 80.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | — |
| Matia Barzic Gutiérrez n 8 | 66.4 | 2 | 0.3 | — |
| T. Lemar n 8 | 45.4 | 2 | 0.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Osorio n 8 | 42.8 | 2.6 | 1.1 |
| F. Buonanotte n 8 | 37.3 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| Fer Niño n 8 | 62.1 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Ali Houary n 8 | 55.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| E. Ponce n 8 | 49 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josan n 8 | 16.8 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Fer Niño n 8 | 62.1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Tete Morente n 8 | 56.5 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Roy Revivo n 8 | 87.5 | 0 | 0.3 |
| A. Osorio n 8 | 42.8 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Lemar n 8 | 45.4 | 4 |
| Josan n 8 | 16.8 | 3.4 |
| F. Redondo n 8 | 51.6 | 3.3 |
| L. Cepeda n 8 | 33.8 | 2.3 |
| Gonzalo Villar n 8 | 80.5 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Dituro n 8 | 90 | 2.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Barcelona v Elche — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-23 Elche 0–5 Barcelona
- 2026-01-31 Elche 1–3 Barcelona
- 2025-11-02 Barcelona 3–1 Elche
- 2023-04-01 Elche 0–4 Barcelona
- 2022-09-17 Barcelona 3–0 Elche
- 2022-03-06 Elche 1–2 Barcelona
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Barcelona and Elche?
- In their last 6 meetings, Barcelona won 6, Elche won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Barcelona and Elche?
- Recent form — Barcelona 5W 0D 0L; Elche 1W 3D 1L.
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