- Full Time
- 90 + 1'
- 82'
- 78'
- 77'
- 77'Tete Morente on for T. Lemar
- Víctor Chust (OG)72'
- C. Riedel on for Unai Núñez67'
- T. Dolan on for Bryan Zaragoza67'
- Pere Milla on for Cala61'
- 61'A. Osorio on for Fer Niño
- 60'Pedro Bigas on for Gonzalo Villar
- 46'
- Q. Hartman on for Roger Hinojo46'
- Half Time
- 45 + 4'
- 37'Rubén Sánchez on for Buba Sangaré
- 29'
- 26'
- 22'
- 6'F. Redondo Card upgraded by VAR
- Kick Off
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1 Fer Niño 2
- 2 Germán Valera 1
- 1 Javi Hernández 3
- 2 Roberto Fernández 3
- 3 Cala 3
- 1 Edu Expósito 4
- 2 Lucas Cepeda 2
- 3 Unai Núñez 2
- 1 Roy Revivo 2
- 2 Tete Morente 1
- 1 Edu Expósito 6
- 2 Javi Hernández 2
- 3 José Ángel 2
- 1 Edu Expósito 72
- 2 Leandro Cabrera 67
- 3 Unai Núñez 61
- 1 Fer Niño 3
- 2 Lucas Cepeda 3
- 3 Bryan Zaragoza 2
- 1 Unai Núñez 5
- 2 Rubén Sánchez 2
- 3 Javi Morcillo 2
Espanyol have made a solid enough start to their La Liga season and welcome a struggling Elche side who sit bottom of the table, having lost four of their last five. Friday night at the RCDE Stadium looks a real chance for the hosts, with the visitors leaking goals at an alarming rate.
Anthony Eadson’s Espanyol vs Elche predictions, best bets and score prediction are below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson is with the hosts, with value on an Elche goal.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Espanyol to win | 5/6 (Unibet) | Espanyol have quietly put together a decent start and have the division’s most in-form marksman in Roberto Fernandez, who already has six goals. They face an Elche side who prop up the table, have lost four of their last five and have conceded a dreadful sixteen goals in six games. On home soil against the worst defence in the league, the hosts look far too big at 5/6 and should have enough quality to take all three points at the RCDE Stadium. |
| Fernando Nino to score anytime | 3/1 (Sky Bet) | For all Elche’s struggles, they do carry a threat, and Fernando Nino has been their most reliable outlet with three goals already this season. Espanyol have not been the tightest at the back themselves, and a bottom side that has managed eight goals in six games should fashion at least one opening. Nino takes up good positions and is his side’s obvious route to a goal, so 3/1 for the striker to find the net looks a generous price in a game his side will have to chase. |
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How Espanyol go into the game
Espanyol have blown hot and cold but sit comfortably in mid-table, most recently losing 2-1 at Rayo after a 2-0 win at Osasuna. Roberto Fernandez has been the star, firing six goals already.
Dangerous going forward through their in-form striker, Espanyol will fancy their chances at home against the bottom side.
How Elche go into the game
Elche are rooted to the foot of the table, losing 3-2 at home to Real Madrid last time out and shipping sixteen goals in six games. They have lost four of their last five.
Leaky at the back but not without a threat, Elche have scored in most games and will hope Fernando Nino can trouble the hosts.
Head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/26 | Elche | 2-2 | Espanyol |
| 25/10/25 | Espanyol | 1-0 | Elche |
| 19/02/23 | Elche | 0-1 | Espanyol |
| 23/10/22 | Espanyol | 2-2 | Elche |
| 10/01/22 | Espanyol | 1-2 | Elche |
Espanyol have won two of the last five meetings with Elche, who won just once, and two ended level.
Espanyol vs Elche predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanyol to win | 5/6 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Espanyol are strong favourites at home against the bottom side. |
| Both teams to score | 4/5 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | Elche score in most games and Espanyol are not watertight. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/5 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | Elche’s leaky defence points to goals at the RCDE. |
| Espanyol or draw (Double Chance) | 1/5 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | Cover on the hosts against a struggling Elche. |
| Espanyol 2-1 Elche | 15/2 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | Our call: a home win with Elche grabbing a consolation. |
Espanyol vs Elche score prediction
Espanyol have the firepower and home advantage against the worst defence in the division, so a home win with Elche nicking one looks the call. Score prediction: Espanyol 2-1 Elche.
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