Why this pick: Elche vs Barcelona
Model inputs: per-match averages over each side's last 10 played matches (Elche 10, Barcelona 10). PPDA — lower means more intense pressing.
xG and npxG (non-penalty) per match, deep completions (passes received within ~20 yards of goal) and xPTS (expected points) from Understat match data. Bold marks the stronger side on each line.
Elche vs Barcelona: model vs market
| Source | Elche | Draw | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 37% | 30% | 33% |
| Market | 12% | 17% | 70% |
| Published | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| Edge | +6% | +3% | -9% |
- Better recent form: 4 wins in the last 6 vs 1 for the opposition.
Edge = our published probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the blend of both that backs every number on this page.
Elche vs Barcelona odds movement
Median bookmaker price on Barcelona, 8 snapshots since 2026-08-20.
| Selection | First | Latest | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elche | 8.25 | 7.90 | -0.35 |
| Draw | 5.50 | 5.50 | +0.00 |
| Barcelona | 1.33 | 1.36 | +0.03 |
A shortening price means the market has moved towards that outcome. Median across all recorded bookmakers, not one book's line.
Elche and Barcelona expected goals
The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.
- Total expected goals
- 2.74
- Attack rating (Elche / Barcelona)
- 0.95 / 1.27
- Defence rating (Elche / Barcelona)
- 0.97 / 0.92
Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.
Elche vs Barcelona score probability
Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.
Rows: Elche goals. Columns: Barcelona goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.
Elche vs Barcelona goals probability
Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.
- Both teams to score
- 59%
- No goals (0–0)
- 8%
Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.
All markets for Elche vs Barcelona
| Market | Selection | Probability | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Elche | 18% | 5.47 |
| Draw | 21% | 4.86 | |
| Barcelona | 61% | 1.63 | |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 53% | 1.88 |
| Under 2.5 | 47% | 2.14 | |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 59% | 1.69 |
| No | 41% | 2.45 | |
| Double chance | 1X (Elche or draw) | 39% | 2.58 |
| 12 (either side) | 79% | 1.26 | |
| X2 (draw or Barcelona) | 82% | 1.22 | |
| Handicap -1 | Barcelona win by 2+ | 16% | 6.18 |
| Push (exactly one goal) | 17% | — |
Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.
Elche and Barcelona recent form
Elche
1W 3D 2L
Barcelona
4W 0D 2L
Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.
Elche vs Barcelona head-to-head
Last 2 meetings: Elche 0 · draws 0 · Barcelona 2.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | Elche | 1-3 | Barcelona | La Liga |
| 2025-11-02 | Barcelona | 3-1 | Elche | La Liga |
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Before and after this match
- Elche, previous: Deportivo La Coruna – Elche, 2026-08-17
- Elche, next: Racing Santander – Elche, 2026-08-28
- Barcelona, previous: Valencia vs Barcelona prediction
- Barcelona, next: Barcelona vs Athletic Club prediction