Elche v Espanyol prediction
Team pages: Elche · Espanyol · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Elche v Espanyol, La Liga on Sun, 02 May 2027 16:00 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Elche host Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday 2 May (kick-off 16:00 UK).
Form and the table
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%). At home, Elche have one win, two draws and three defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 0.83 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 2.00. Elche have scored 11 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Elche have conceded 17 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Seven of Espanyol’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Espanyol’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Espanyol have two wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.17 points per game, scoring 1.33 and conceding 1.33. Espanyol have scored 11 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Espanyol have conceded 12 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Elche are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Espanyol are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Elche (18th) and Espanyol (16th) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Elche the stronger side, 112 rating points above Espanyol (Elche 1524, Espanyol 1412, after at least 161 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 18 September 2026, finished Espanyol 1–3 Elche.
Team news
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, A. Osorio — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. 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.
Predicted Espanyol XI (4-2-3-1): M. Dmitrović, O. El Hilali, R. Hinojo, L. Cabrera, C. Riedel, E. Expósito, J. Hernandez, T. Dolan, U. González, Á. Calatrava, R. Fernández — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Roberto Fernández (4.0 per match over nine appearances, six goals) and Javier Hernandez (3.4 per match over nine appearances, five assists) have been Espanyol’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Espanyol (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Roberto Fernández averages 2.1 shots per 90 over 867 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Javier Hernandez averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 691 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last nine 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
- Head-to-head (last 6): Elche 1 · draws 2 · Espanyol 3 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Elche 1W 3D 1L · Espanyol 1W 1D 3L
Elche v Espanyol (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 22 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 | Elche for / against | Line | Espanyol for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.38 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.63 for · 6 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.25 for · 14.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.38 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.63 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 16 for · 10.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.63 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.13 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
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 |
Espanyol
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 29 | 2.7 | 0.4 | — |
| Rafel Bauzà n 8 | 57.9 | 2.5 | 2.1 | — |
| O. El Hilali n 8 | 88.1 | 2.4 | 0.8 | — |
| Javier Hernandez n 8 | 76.1 | 2.1 | 1.6 | — |
| C. Riedel n 8 | 69.4 | 1.9 | 0.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 29 | 3.5 | 1.6 |
| Álex Calatrava n 8 | 43.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Jofre Carreras n 8 | 20.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Roberto Fernández n 8 | 85.9 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Javi Puado n 8 | 53 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 29 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Rafel Bauzà n 8 | 57.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Javier Hernandez n 8 | 76.1 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Roberto Fernández n 8 | 85.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Pere Milla n 8 | 25.5 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Q. Hartman n 8 | 71 | 3.6 |
| Álex Calatrava n 8 | 43.8 | 3.1 |
| Gabriel Moscardo n 8 | 39.1 | 2.9 |
| Roger Hinojo n 8 | 68 | 2.8 |
| Pol Lozano n 8 | 48.9 | 2.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Dmitrović n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Ángel Fortuño n 4 | 90 | 3.2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Elche v Espanyol — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-18 Espanyol 1–3 Elche
- 2026-03-01 Elche 2–2 Espanyol
- 2025-10-25 Espanyol 1–0 Elche
- 2024-04-27 Elche 2–2 Espanyol
- 2023-11-18 Espanyol 2–0 Elche
- 2023-02-19 Elche 0–1 Espanyol
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Elche and Espanyol?
- In their last 6 meetings, Elche won 1, Espanyol won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Elche and Espanyol?
- Recent form — Elche 1W 3D 1L; Espanyol 1W 1D 3L.
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