Elche vs Barcelona Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | LaLiga 2026-27
The Blaugrana have won all of their last 10 meetings with Los Franjiverdes.
Elche CF are all set to battle it out against FC Barcelona for their second fixture of the LaLiga 2026-27 season. This will be an interesting outing to watch, taking place at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.
The Martín Anselmi-led side were held to a draw by Deportivo La Coruña in their opening game of the Spanish top division. They conceded an early goal, but made a comeback in the final quarter to score the equaliser and settled for a point.
Elche CF will be at home for their upcoming contest, but it is going to be a very difficult outing for them. They haven’t defeated Barcelona in their last 10 occasions and are likely to struggle yet again.
Led by Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona are now all set to begin their LaLiga 2026-27 campaign. They have signed new players to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. Barca will start their title defence against Los Franjiverdes.
The Blaugrana will be away from home, but due to a better squad quality, they are going to be high on confidence. Barcelona have come up with positive outcomes in their last two pre-season games and will be looking to use this momentum to their advantage.
Kick-off
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- Location: Elche, Spain
- Stadium: Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero
- Date: Monday, August 24
- Kick-off time: 01:00 AM IST (Sunday, August 23; 07:30 PM GMT/ 03:00 PM ET/ 12:00 PM PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In Use
Form:
Elche: D
Barca: N/A
Players to Watch
Marc Aguado (Elche)
The 26-year-old Spanish midfielder will have an important role to play for the hosts. He can be deployed as a central and as well as a defensive midfielder. Marc Aguado scored a much-needed equaliser for Elche CF in their LaLiga 2026-27 opener. He will be eager to come up with another top performance.
Raphinha (Barcelona)
Raphinha is all set to be deployed as the first-choice striker for FC Barcelona. After suffering from injuries during the last season, the Brazilian forward only played 22 LaLiga matches for the Blaugrana. He scored 13 goals and three assists. The 29-year-old will be looking to step up his game and help the visitors by engraving his name on the scoresheet.
Match Facts
- All of the last three matches for Elche CF have ended in a draw.
- FC Barcelona are on a two-match winning streak.
- The Blaugrana are undefeated in their last 21 meetings with Los Franjiverdes.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Barca to win @1/3 Coral
- Goals over 3.5 @6/5 Paddy Power
- Raphinha to score @11/8 SkyBet
Injury and Team News
Elche CF will miss out on the services of Grady Diangana, Yago Santiago and Adam Boayar. They are injured.
Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji are out for FC Barcelona due to long-term injuries. The newest joinee, Rodri, is back in training after a minor back surgery, but is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.
Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 57
Elche (wins): 9
Barca (wins): 36
Draws: 12
Predicted Lineups
Elche predicted XI (3-5-2)
Dituro (GK); Chust, Affengruber, Redondo; Sangare, Villar, Aguado, Neto, Valera; Houary, Nino
Barcelona predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Joan Garcia (GK); Kounde, Eric Garcia, Martin, Balde; Bernal, Espart; Yamal, Lopez, Gordon; Raphinha
Match Prediction
Los Franjiverdes at home will be feeling slightly confident, but are going to have a tough challenge from the Blaugrana.
Even at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, FC Barcelona might come out on top with a win against Elche CF.
Prediction: Elche 1-3 Barca
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
UK: Disney+, Premier Sports
Spain: Movistar, DAZN and Teledeporte
USA: ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
When and where is Elche vs Barca LaLiga 2026-27 match?
The Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero hosts this entertaining outing on August 23.
Where and how to watch LaLiga 2026-27 live in India?
By tuning into the FanCode app and website, Indian fans will be able to watch all the fixtures live.
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