Elche vs Barcelona: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Elche prepare to host Barcelona on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Muniz, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Elche, currently 16th in the standings with 25 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 21 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored. The attack has been led by Rafa Mir, the leading goalscorer this season with 6 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Andre Silva, Alvaro Rodriguez, German Valera, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Barcelona, sitting 2nd with 58 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 25 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Ferran Torres, who leads the scoring with 12 goals. Support has come from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Elche and Barcelona have favored Barcelona, with Barcelona claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Athletic, Elche recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Barcelona's last outing came against Girona, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Garcia, Martin, Garcia, Cubarsi, Kounde, Olmo, de Jong, Lopez, Raphinha, Torres, Yamal. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Elche are expected to maintain their 3-4-1-2 structure, while Barcelona are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Elche's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Barcelona's games average 3.6 goals, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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