Elche vs Barcelona: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Elche vs Barcelona: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 31 2026 | Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero | La Liga - Round 22 | 20:00 GMT

The final day of the first month of 2026 sees 2 teams face that both fighting for two very different things when looking at the table.

For the home team Elche, they will be wanting all 3 points as while they do sit mid table in 11th place, they sit only 3 points above 18th place Mallorca. They will be wanting all the points they can get to limit any chances that they can get dragged into a relegation battle.

However, the team they face this week is the current holders and leaders of La Liga and one of the biggest clubs in the world, Barcelona. Who themselves are searching for all 3 points as Real Madrid are on their tale for the top spot.

With both team’s needing all 3 points, our advanced algorithm has predicted that this game will end with Barcelona taking all the points in a 3-0 win.

Key Betting Tip: There to be over 2.5 goals scored in this game at 1.36 odds – this represents excellent value based on tips provided to us by our team of in-house tipsters.

Elche vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups

Elche Predicted Lineup (4-5-1): Pena, Pedrosa, Affengruber, Petrot, Valera, Diangana, Aguado, Febas, Neto, Santiago, Rodriguez

Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Garcia, Cancelo, Martin, Cubasi, Eric, Garcia, Casado, de Jong, Raphina, Olmo, Yamal, Lewandowski

Previous Elche vs Barcelona Head-to-Head

Barcelona 3-1 Elche Elche 0-4 Barcelona Barcelona 3-0 Elche Elche 1-2 Barcelona Barcelona 3-2 Elche

Elche has struggled like a lot of teams in Spain against Barcelona having lost all of their last 5 meetings. However, some positives that they can take from these last 5 matches is that they were able to score in 3 of the games scoring 4 goals in total. This shows that they are able to score against Barcelona. However, while they have done that, they have still suffered some heavy defeats conceding 3 or more goals 4 times in the last 5 meetings. However, the only time they didn’t concede 3 was when they were playing at home so that might give them some type of confidence.

Barcelona will be going into this game expecting another win and a win that can add to their goal difference to put even more pressure on Real Madrid. They have managed to score 15 goals in the last 5 matches. However, the main worry for Barcelona is that they have only managed to keep 2 clean sheets, this could allow Elche to put some pressure on them if they aren’t careful, however, their recent wins should give them enough confidence to get all 3 points.

Recent Elche and Barcelona Match Analysis

Last 5 Elche Matches: Elche 1-3 Villarreal (H) La Liga Valencia 1-1 Elche (A) La Liga Real Betis 2-1 Elche (A) La Liga Elche 2-2 Sevilla (H) La Liga Levante 3-2 Elche (A) La Liga

Some worrying form for a team that sits only 3 points above relegation having only picked up 2 points in the last 5 matches. However, there are some positive signs from these last 5 matches with the main one being that they are able to score goals. In the last 5 matches they haven’t failed to score and have scored 7 goals in total. This is a positive they should look to boost their confidence for their attackers in this game. However, the main issue has been their defence as they have struggled to stop goals from going in with 11 goals conceded in their last 5 matches. They will need to focus on this to have a hope of getting a result from this game and if they want to get away from the relegation zone.

Last 5 Barcelona Matches: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (A) Supercopa de Espana Racing Santander 0-2 Barcelona (A) Copa Del Rey Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona (A) La Liga Slavia Prague 2-4 Barcelona (A) UEFA Champions League Barcelona 3-0 Real Oviedo (H) La Liga

Some strong form for Barcelona with 4 wins and a loss. However, they would’ve hoped that it would by 5 wins as this would give them some more breathing room in the title race. However, their form has been strong especially when going forward, having scored 13 goals in the last 5 matches. This will give them confidence that they can score a lot of goals in this game. However, while their offence has been strong, their defence hasn’t been the best having kept 2 clean sheet and conceding 6 goals in the last 5 matches. This would damage some confidence but based on their attacking ability they will be confident that they can out score almost any team.

Elche vs Barcelona Prediction

Our advanced algorithm has analysed over 200 pieces of data and predicted with a 75% confidence that there will be over 2.5 goals scored in this match. The key factors are players available, current form, previous head-to-head and tactical matchups.

Best Elche vs Barcelona Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: There to be over 2.5 goals scored in this game @ 1.38 odds. This is based on tips provided to us by our team of in-house tipsters as a result of their being over 2.5 goals scored in all of the last 5 meetings between these 2 clubs.

Key Players to Watch: Elche vs Barcelona

Alvaro Rodriguez (Elche): The striker is having a very good season so far with 8 goal contributions in his first 18 matches. He has provided 4 goals and 4 assists already having a better season then last season. He has been able to match hi xG so far this season showing his ability to convert and has also created 19 chances this season while play striker. He will be important to any points that Elche manage to take from this game.

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona): The most talented teenager in the world has been having the best season of his short career so far with 16 goal contributions in his 18 matches played. He will be full of confidence especially after the goal he scored last week against Real Oviedo. In his last 4 starts he has managed to get 2 man of the matches and has provided a goal or assist in his last 3 games played including the bicycle kick in the last match. His ability to take people on and beat them and now finish those runs will be vital for Barcelona as they look to add more points to their tally.