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Round 26 - La Liga

Elche CF VS RCD Espanyol

Estadio Martínez Valero

1 March, 2026

Overview:

Elche (17th, 25 pts) hosts Espanyol (7th, 35 pts) in La Liga round 26 at Estadio Martínez Valero. Elche struggles with poor recent form while Espanyol holds stronger league position but weak away record.[1][2][5]

Recent H2H results: Elche 2-2 Espanyol

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of RCD Espanyol.
Elche will control possession at home while Espanyol relies on counter-attacks. Home corners edge but both concede frequently.[1]
Espanyol's higher quality likely overcomes Elche's home possession advantage despite away struggles. Recent H2H draws suggest competitiveness.[1][5]

Last Update: 28-02-2026

Stats:

Elche CF RCD Espanyol
Expected Possession
57.5 44.8
Average Goals Per Match
1.4 1.2
Win Probability
32 40
Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points
1 Barça 20 1 4 61
2 Real Madrid 19 3 3 60
3 Villarreal 16 3 6 51
4 Atleti 14 6 5 48
5 Real Betis 11 9 5 42
6 Celta 9 10 6 37
7 Espanyol 10 5 10 35
8 Athletic 10 4 11 34
9 Osasuna 9 6 10 33
10 Real Sociedad 8 8 9 32
11 Girona 7 9 9 30
12 Sevilla FC 8 5 12 29
13 Getafe 8 5 12 29
14 Alavés 7 6 12 27
15 Rayo Vallecano 6 8 10 26
16 Valencia 6 8 11 26
17 Elche 5 10 10 25
18 Mallorca 6 6 13 24
19 Levante 4 6 15 18
20 Real Oviedo 3 8 13 17
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
K. Mbappé RMA FRA 23 23 4
V. Muriqi MAL KOS 24 16 1
F. Torres FCB SPA 23 12 2
A. Budimir OSA CRO 24 12 N/A

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