Preview: Elche vs Barcelona Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Blaugrana.

Elche CF are all set to battle it out against FC Barcelona for their matchweek 22 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This is going to be an entertaining clash between these sides, taking place at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.

Los Franjiverdes are on a poor run of form and are likely to struggle in their upcoming contest as well. Having won five of their 21 matches, Elche CF are in 11th place on the league table at the moment. They have’t been able to produce positive results against Barca in their last few meetings. The hosts are going to be under pressure here.

AURA.#ElcheBarça pic.twitter.com/aINCo1PLVZ

— Elche Club de Fútbol (@elchecf) January 28, 2026

FC Barcelona have performed really well in their last three matches and will be keen to have their momentum flowing. They are at the top of the LaLiga points table, but they only have a one-point lead. The Hansi Flick-led side will be looking to put in top efforts and come up with a win away from home.

Kick-off:

• Location: Elche, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio Martínez Valero
• Date: Sunday, February 1
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Saturday, Jan 31; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Elche: L-D-L-D-L

Barca: W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Álvaro Rodríguez (Elche)

Álvaro Rodríguez will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his team stand a chance against the Blaugrana. In 18 LaLiga appearances this season, he has eight goal contributions and will be looking to come up with a top performance for his team.

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

The 18-year-old has been a consistent part of the squad for FC Barcelona and is yet again going to play an important role in the final third for his side. In 17 league games of the ongoing campaign, he has 16 goal involvements. Lamine Yamal is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Another one for his collection pic.twitter.com/IR6MYcgIwY

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 28, 2026

Match Facts

• Barcelona are on a three-match winning streak.
• Elche CF have failed to secure a win in their last five attempts.
• The Blaugrana have won all 12 previous meetings with Los Franjiverdes.

Elche vs Barca: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Barcelona to win @4/11 Coral
• Robert Lewandowski to score @6/5 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @1/1 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Elche CF will miss out on the services of Hector Fort and Rafa Mir due to injuries. Aleix Febas is suspended.

Pedri, Gavi and Andreas Christensen are not going to be in action for Barcelona as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 56

Elche won: 9

Barca won: 35

Draws: 12

Predicted Lineups

Elche predicted lineup (4-5-1)

Peña (GK); Pedrosa, Affengruber, Pétrot, Valera; Diangana, Neto, Aguado, Febas, Santiago; Rodríguez

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Joan Garcia (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde; Eric Garcia, De Jong; Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure and the Blaugrana will be looking to use it to their advantage. FC Barcelona are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Elche CF in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Elche 1-3 Barca

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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