La Liga’s exciting match between Espanyol and Elche is set for this Saturday, promising a thrilling clash as both teams have made strong starts to the 2025-26 season.
Current Standings and Form
Espanyol currently holds the sixth position in the La Liga table, having secured 15 points from nine matches. Their record includes four wins, three draws, and two losses. In contrast, Elche is positioned seventh with 14 points, achieved through three victories, five draws, and one defeat.
Recent Performances
Espanyol recently faced a challenging period, managing just two points in four outings between September 20 and October 5. However, they rebounded with a convincing 2-0 win against Real Oviedo. Historically, they have been competitive against Elche, winning 19 of their last 47 encounters and remaining unbeaten in their previous four matches against them.
Elche, freshly promoted to La Liga after a strong second-place finish in the 2024-25 Segunda Division, surprised many with their robust start this season. Despite suffering a 3-1 loss to Alaves in their last away match, they returned to form with a goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao.
Head-to-Head Statistics
- Espanyol’s record vs. Elche: 19 wins, 15 losses in the last 47 matches.
- Most recent meeting: 2-2 draw in April 2024.
- Last win for Elche over Espanyol: November 2014.
Home and Away Performance
| Team | Home Record (2025-26) | Away Record (2025-26) |
|---|---|---|
| Espanyol | 3 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss | N/A |
| Elche | N/A | 0 Wins, 3 Draws, 1 Loss |
Team News and Lineups
Espanyol will be missing Javi Puado due to a knee injury, but the rest of the squad is in good health. Kike Garcia and Pere Milla, both key players in their recent victory, are expected to start.
For Elche, Grady Diangana’s participation is uncertain due to a muscular issue. However, David Affengruber returns from suspension, expected to bolster the defense. Andre Silva, who has netted four goals this season, will lead the attack for the visitors.
Predicted Lineups
Espanyol: Dmitrovic; El Hilali, Riedel, Cabrera, Romero; Dolan, Lozano, Zarate, Milla; K Garcia, Fernandez
Elche: Pena; Chust, Affengruber, Bigas; Nunez, Mendoza, Febas, Aguado, Valera; Silva, Mir
Match Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, a draw seems likely. While Espanyol will aim to capitalize on their home advantage, Elche’s resilience suggests they can secure a point. Our prediction is a final score of 1-1.
