won 524 of 871 settled BTTS picks · +243.4u profit · this pick: BTTS: Yes @ 1.81 · 4 units
⚡ Why this pick
Espanyol beat Osasuna 2-0 in their latest outing.
Their meeting with Sevilla finished 1-1.
Elche drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao.
Elche lost 2-3 to Real Sociedad.
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Espanyol
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
9
Fernandez
22
↓61′
Calatrava
28
Hernandez
15
↓67′
Zaragoza
8
Exposito
4
↓46′
Gonzalez de Zarate
14
↓67′
Nunez
21
↓46′
Hinojo
6
Cabrera
32
Angel Lopez
13
Dmitrovic
Bench (17)
Marcos Fernandez ↑46′ · Quilindschy Hartman ↑46′ · Pere Milla ↑61′ · Clemens Riedel ↑67′ · Tyrhys Dolan ↑67′ · Kike Garcia · Javier Puado · Andoni Gorosabel · Jofre Carreras · Omar El Hilali · Vanja Drkusic · Llorenc Serred · Angel Fortuno · Rafel Bauza · Victor Mullerat · Pol Lozano · Gabriel Moscardo
Coach · Manolo Gonzalez
Match Preview
Espanyol vs Elche Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-16 19:53 UTC
Espanyol and Elche look to reset in LaLiga clash
Espanyol and Elche arrive at the RCDE Stadium on Friday night seeking to stabilize their respective campaigns as the LaLiga season enters its seventh matchday. Both sides have faced challenging schedules recently, with their paths converging in a fixture that offers a crucial opportunity to find consistency.
Espanyol’s search for stability
Espanyol’s recent form has been a rollercoaster of results, highlighted by a solid 2-0 victory against Osasuna followed by a narrow 2-1 defeat to Rayo Vallecano earlier this week. While the team has shown flashes of quality, they are currently working to regain the momentum that saw them secure a convincing 3-0 win over Levante in mid-August. Manager Manolo González has made no secret of his side's internal ambition, emphasizing a desire to maximize their points return as they look to climb the table.
Elche’s battle for points
Elche come into this match looking for their first win of the current LaLiga campaign after a difficult start to the season. Their most recent outing resulted in a hard-fought 3-2 loss to Real Madrid, a performance that followed a resilient 1-1 draw away at Athletic Bilbao. Despite the lack of a victory in their recent run, the squad has demonstrated an ability to find the net, and they will be eager to translate that attacking intent into a more clinical display in front of goal.
Team news and expected lineups
Espanyol will have to adjust their defensive setup for this encounter due to the suspension of Omar El Hilali. The expected XI for the hosts features Marko Dmitrovic in goal, protected by a back four of Roger Hinojo, Leandro Cabrera, Clemens Riedel, and Quilindschy Hartman. In midfield, Gabriel Moscardo, Javi Hernandez, Rafel Bauza, and Alex Calatrava are expected to provide the engine, while Roberto Fernandez leads the line.
For Elche, the expected lineup includes Matias Dituro in goal, with a defensive unit consisting of Buba Sangare, Victor Chust, and Roy Revivo. The midfield is expected to be anchored by Federico Redondo, alongside Martim Neto, Gonzalo Villar, Marc Aguado, and German Valera. Up front, Tete Morente and Abiel Osorio are expected to spearhead the attack in their pursuit of an away result.
A history of competitive encounters
Matches between these two clubs have frequently been tight affairs, with recent history showing little to separate them. Their most recent meeting in March ended in a 2-2 draw, echoing a similar scoreline from their previous season in the second tier. Espanyol did manage a 1-0 win at home in October 2025, and they will be hoping that home advantage once again plays a role in deciding this latest chapter of their rivalry.
The tactical challenge ahead
With Roberto Fernandez in excellent form, having contributed seven goals in his recent appearances, Espanyol will look to him as their primary creative outlet. Javi Hernandez also remains a significant threat, having been involved in five goals during their last ten matches. For Elche, the task will be to contain this offensive pressure while remaining disciplined enough to exploit any gaps left by the hosts' pursuit of points.
