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Espanyol v Elche result

Full-time · Espanyol 1–3 Elche

La Liga · · Campo Nuevo Municipal de Cornella

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Team pages: Espanyol · Elche · Head-to-head

The model’s pre-match pick

Espanyol 1–3 Elche — Elche won this La Liga match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Away.

Free pick
Home or Away
Best price: 1.29 at William Hill
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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Home or Away in the last 90 days, 77.6% of 5130 landed (95% range 76.5–78.8%); it had given them 74.3% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. How accurate →
How often calls like this land: when the model rated home or away, not the draw (double chance) between 62% and 80% in 21 top-flight leagues over the last 365 days — every such forecast, not only the free picks — it landed 1,909 of 2,555 times (74.7%), against an average rating of 73.4%. How we measure →
Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said little between the sides: Espanyol 1.08, Elche 1.25 in expected goals (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Elche won 3–1 at Campo Nuevo Municipal de Cornella in La Liga on Friday 18 September. Espanyol have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions. Elche have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Elche led 2–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Elche: Fer Niño (26’, assisted by Roy Revivo; 29’, assisted by Roy Revivo), an own goal by Víctor Chust (72’) and Germán Valera (78’, assisted by Tete Morente). F. Redondo (6’) was sent off.

Discipline

Jon Ander Gonzalez Esteban, Spain showed four yellow cards and one red — against 5.4 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Espanyol: Edu Expósito (45+4’) and Clemens Riedel (82’); Elche: Fer Niño (22’) and L. Cepeda (90+1’).

What it changes

Espanyol move down from eighth to ninth (seven league matches played). Espanyol have scored 13 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game). Espanyol have conceded 14 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Elche move up from 20th to 17th (seven league matches played). Elche have scored 14 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game). Elche have conceded 18 goals, the eighth-most of the 20 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Fer Niño (Elche) 9.1, Roy Revivo (Elche) 8.1 and Germán Valera (Elche) 7.8 led the match.

Head-to-head

Espanyol are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Elche, every meeting checked.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Espanyol or Elche (no draw), a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 77.6% of the time in the last 90 days (3983 of 5130).

Next up

Espanyol next host Deportivo La Coruna on 7 November 2026.

Elche next host Real Betis on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Espanyol: Espanyol v Deportivo La Coruna, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Elche: Elche v Real Betis, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Espanyol 1–3 Elche · La Liga
  • Venue: Campo Nuevo Municipal de Cornella · Cornella de Llobregat
  • Referee: Jon Ander Gonzalez Esteban, Spain
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Espanyol 3 · draws 3 · Elche 0 · 2.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Espanyol 1W 1D 3L · Elche 0W 1D 4L

Espanyol 1–3 Elche (La Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 5 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 1.25
Goals
against 1.13 / 2.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.75
over 8 matches
2.13 / 4.13
Corners
against 5 / 3.63 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.25 / 4.13
Shots on target
against 4.88 / 4.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.75 / 2.75
Cards
against 2.25 / 2.13 · 5 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
5.4 yellows
Referee · Jon Ander Gonzalez Esteban, Spain
23.6 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 5 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 15 September 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 15 September 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameEspanyol for / againstLineElche for / against
Goals scored
1.5 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.75our book
1.25 for · 2.13 against n 8
Corners won
2.13 for · 5 against n 8
9.5standard
4.13 for · 3.63 against n 8
Shots
12 for · 13.5 against n 8
19.5standard
10.38 for · 12.25 against n 8
Shots on target
4.25 for · 4.88 against n 8
8.5standard
4.13 for · 4.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
16.25 for · 11.63 against n 8
21.5standard
15.5 for · 13.25 against n 8
Cards shown
2.75 for · 2.25 against n 8
3.5standard
2.75 for · 2.13 against n 8

Referee: Jon Ander Gonzalez Esteban, Spain — 5.4 yellow cards a game, 0.4 red cards, 23.6 fouls over 5 matches.

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Espanyol

Espanyol Goalkeeper

Espanyol — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Dmitrović690540 min193.2 /9071.2 /9000 /90
Espanyol — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 15 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Dmitrović n 890
3.66/5

Espanyol Defensive

Espanyol — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
O. El Hilali688525 min132.2 /9061 /9030.5 /90305.1 /90172.9 /9010.2 /90
Roger Hinojo682491 min142.6 /9050.9 /9010.2 /90244.4 /9040.7 /9020.4 /90
C. Riedel570352 min41 /9020.5 /9020.5 /90133.3 /90102.6 /9020.5 /90
Unai Núñez489356 min41 /9020.5 /9041 /90133.3 /9000 /9000 /90
L. Cabrera390270 min10.3 /9020.7 /9010.3 /90134.3 /9062 /9000 /90
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Espanyol — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 15 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Dmitrović n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
O. El Hilali n 888.1
2.66/5
0.52/1
—
Roberto Fernández n 877
1.35/3
1.66/3
—
Roger Hinojo n 681.8
0.74/0
0.42/0
Víctor Chust
Javier Hernandez n 769.7
2.65/4
1.85/4
Germán Valera
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Espanyol — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 15 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
O. El Hilali n 888.1
2.28/3
Roberto Fernández n 877
0.43/0
Roger Hinojo n 681.8
2.66/5
Javier Hernandez n 769.7
1.54/2
Edu Expósito n 877.8
27/4
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Espanyol Attacking

Espanyol — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Roberto Fernández687523 min61 /9000 /90122.1 /9061 /9040.7 /9020.3 /90
Marcos Fernández441162 min10.6 /9010.6 /9073.9 /9042.2 /9031.7 /9010.6 /90
Bryan Zaragoza23060 min00 /9000 /9023 /9011.5 /9023 /9000 /90
Javier Hernandez679471 min00 /9040.8 /9061.1 /9030.6 /90112.1 /9061.1 /90
Edu Expósito678468 min00 /9000 /9081.5 /9010.2 /90101.9 /90112.1 /90
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Espanyol — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 15 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Dmitrović n 890
00/0
00/0
O. El Hilali n 888.1
00/0
00/0
Roberto Fernández n 877
2.27/7
1.25/3
Roger Hinojo n 681.8
0.21/0
00/0
Javier Hernandez n 769.7
1.14/2
0.63/0
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Espanyol — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 15 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Dmitrović n 890
00/0
00/0
O. El Hilali n 888.1
00/0
0.11/0
Roberto Fernández n 877
15/2
00/0
Roger Hinojo n 681.8
00/0
00/0
Javier Hernandez n 769.7
00/0
0.74/0
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Elche

Elche Goalkeeper

Elche — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Dituro690540 min142.3 /90162.7 /9000 /90
Elche — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Elche before kick-off, to 15 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Dituro n 890
2.57/3

Elche Defensive

Elche — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Víctor Chust690540 min91.5 /9061 /9020.3 /90193.2 /9040.7 /9000 /90
Buba Sangaré684503 min112 /9030.5 /9010.2 /90173 /9071.3 /9000 /90
F. Redondo480321 min133.6 /9092.5 /9010.3 /90185 /9020.6 /9010.3 /90
D. Affengruber390270 min31 /9051.7 /9031 /90113.7 /9010.3 /9000 /90
Roy Revivo290180 min10.5 /9021 /9010.5 /9094.5 /9031.5 /9000 /90
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Elche — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Elche before kick-off, to 15 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Víctor Chust n 889.4
0.95/2
0.11/0
Roger Hinojo
M. Dituro n 890
00/0
00/0
—
Gonzalo Villar n 884.8
27/6
3.38/7
—
Buba Sangaré n 878.6
1.96/5
0.42/1
—
Germán Valera n 882.6
1.25/3
1.86/4
Javier Hernandez
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Elche — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Elche before kick-off, to 15 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Víctor Chust n 889.4
1.66/6
Gonzalo Villar n 884.8
2.48/6
Buba Sangaré n 878.6
2.17/5
Germán Valera n 882.6
0.85/1
Fer Niño n 668.2
1.35/1
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Elche Attacking

Elche — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Fer Niño668409 min30.7 /9000 /9081.8 /9071.5 /9020.4 /9030.7 /90
L. Cepeda526129 min00 /9021.4 /9053.5 /9042.8 /9053.5 /9010.7 /90
A. Osorio349146 min10.6 /9000 /9063.7 /9021.2 /9021.2 /9000 /90
E. Ponce340121 min00 /9000 /9021.5 /9010.7 /9010.7 /9000 /90
Gonzalo Villar686513 min00 /9010.2 /9030.5 /9030.5 /9071.2 /9061.1 /90
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Elche — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Elche before kick-off, to 15 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Víctor Chust n 889.4
0.54/0
0.32/0
M. Dituro n 890
00/0
00/0
Gonzalo Villar n 884.8
0.42/1
0.42/1
Buba Sangaré n 878.6
0.11/0
0.11/0
Germán Valera n 882.6
0.53/1
00/0
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Elche — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Elche before kick-off, to 15 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Víctor Chust n 889.4
0.11/0
0.11/0
M. Dituro n 890
00/0
00/0
Gonzalo Villar n 884.8
00/0
0.11/0
Buba Sangaré n 878.6
0.11/0
00/0
Germán Valera n 882.6
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
EspanyolElche
66%Possession34%
1.05Expected goals (xG)1.61
23Shots9
4Shots on target6
14Shots off target2
5Blocked shots1
13Shots inside the box6
3Corners3
9Offsides2
14Fouls9
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards1
3Saves4
509Passes282
88%Pass accuracy68%

Espanyol Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
L. Cabrera9000100206.9
Edu Expósito90002064Y7.9
Roberto Fernández9000200006.2
Javier Hernandez9000212006.5
J. A. Lopez9000002006.2
M. Dmitrović9000000005.3
Unai Núñez6700102307.6
Bryan Zaragoza6700221106.6
Álex Calatrava6100311306.3
Urko González4500000006.5
Roger Hinojo4500001106
Q. Hartman sub4500000106.3
Marcos Fernández sub4500102007.3
Pere Milla sub2900200006.5
C. Riedel sub23000000Y6.6
T. Dolan sub2300201106.6

Elche Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Germán Valera9010111308.9
Víctor Chust9000100106
L. Cepeda90001102Y6.9
M. Dituro9000000006.6
J. Morcillo9000111106.6
Roy Revivo7702002107.2
T. Lemar7700000507.2
Fer Niño61202200Y8.5
Gonzalo Villar6000001107
Buba Sangaré3700000106.9
F. Redondo6000000R3
Rubén Sánchez sub5300000107.7
Bigas sub3000000006.3
A. Osorio sub2900210106.3
Matia Barzic Gutiérrez sub1300000006.9
Tete Morente sub1301001006.7

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Espanyol v Elche — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
EspanyolLLDWL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
ElcheLLLDL
Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 1.4 scored / 3 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Espanyol 3 · 3 draws · Elche 0 · 2.67 goals/game
  • 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
  • 2022-10-23 Espanyol 2–2 Elche
League standing · 2026/27
Espanyol#14 pos11 pts11 pl-1 GD
Elche#17 pos10 pts11 pl-4 GD
Goals per game
Espanyol scored1.18
Elche scored1.27
Espanyol conceded1.27
Elche conceded1.64

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Espanyol 1.08 xG from 23 shots, Elche 1.25 from 10. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Roberto Fernández 53' · 0.24 xGAbiel Osorio 60' · 0.10 xGEdu Expósito 6' · 0.09 xGLucas Cepeda 54' · 0.09 xGRoberto Fernández 51' · 0.07 xGJavi Hernández 62' · 0.05 xGMarcos Fernández 67' · 0.05 xGTyrhys Dolan 91' · 0.05 xGJavi Hernández 51' · 0.05 xGLeandro Cabrera 46' · 0.04 xGCala 59' · 0.04 xGLucas Cepeda 64' · 0.04 xGPere Milla 73' · 0.04 xGMarcos Fernández 75' · 0.04 xGUnai Núñez 30' · 0.04 xGMarcos Fernández 45' · 0.03 xGTyrhys Dolan 93' · 0.03 xGPere Milla 86' · 0.03 xGCala 52' · 0.03 xGBryan Zaragoza 49' · 0.03 xGBryan Zaragoza 32' · 0.02 xGJosé Ángel López 59' · 0.02 xGRoberto Fernández 93' · 0.02 xGAbiel Osorio 80' · 0.02 xGJavi Hernández 69' · 0.02 xGCala 47' · 0.02 xGEdu Expósito 32' · 0.02 xGJavier Morcillo 89' · 0.01 xGVictor Chust 43' · 0.01 xGVictor Chust 71' · 0.00 xGFernando Niño 25' · 0.36 xG · goalFernando Niño 28' · 0.31 xG · goalGerman Valera 77' · 0.30 xG · goal
Espanyol (attacking right)Elche (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Espanyol2301.08
Elche1031.25

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Elche led on xG, 0.69 to 0.20. At full time, xG was level: Espanyol 1.08, Elche 1.25. The widest gap was 0.58 xG to Elche, in the 28th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
1.30.600′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Elche 25 minGoal - Elche 28 minGoal - Elche 77 min
Espanyol 1.08 xGElche 1.25 xGdots = goals · 33 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Espanyol v Elche?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Espanyol v Elche was Home or Away (best price 1.29 at William Hill).
What is the head-to-head record between Espanyol and Elche?
In their last 6 meetings, Espanyol won 3, Elche won 0 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Espanyol and Elche?
Recent form — Espanyol 1W 1D 3L; Elche 0W 1D 4L.

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