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	31	1	6	94
2	Real Madrid	27	5	6	86
3	Villarreal	22	6	10	72
4	Atleti	21	6	11	69
5	Real Betis	15	15	8	60
6	Celta	14	12	12	54
7	Getafe	15	6	17	51
8	Rayo Vallecano	12	14	12	50
9	Valencia	13	10	15	49
10	Real Sociedad	11	13	14	46
11	Espanyol	12	10	16	46
12	Athletic	13	6	19	45
13	Sevilla FC	12	7	19	43
14	Alavés	11	10	17	43
15	Elche	10	13	15	43
16	Levante	11	9	18	42
17	Osasuna	11	9	18	42
18	Mallorca	11	9	18	42
19	Girona	9	14	15	41
20	Real Oviedo	6	11	21	29

Name	Club	Country	Matches	Goals	Assists
K. Mbappé	RMA	FRA	31	25	4
V. Muriqi	MAL	KOS	37	23	1
A. Budimir	OSA	CRO	37	17	N/A
F. Torres	FCB	SPA	35	16	3

Elche CF VS RCD Espanyol

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