Barcelona vs Elche: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Bwin's detailed preview for Barcelona vs Elche in the La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 17:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Barcelona vs Elche
• Date: Sunday, 02 November 2025
• Kick-off: 17:30 BST
• Venue: Camp Nou

Barcelona, despite recent inconsistent form with two losses in their last five games, should dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities against Elche. Their home wins against Girona and Real Sociedad suggest a strong performance at home, where they are likely to exploit Elche's defensive vulnerabilities. Elche, on the other hand, has struggled away from home, securing only one win in their last five matches, and their recent draws indicate a tendency to settle for points rather than pushing for victories. This match could see Elche adopting a more defensive approach, hoping to counter-attack, but Barcelona's attacking prowess might prove too much to handle.

• Barcelona To Win

• Rashford To Score Anytime

• Yamal To Score Anytime

• Barcelona 4+ Corners

Barcelona's recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, with two losses against strong teams like Real Madrid and Sevilla, but also three wins, two of which were at home. This suggests a team capable of bouncing back and performing well in front of their home crowd. The absence of key players like Lewandowski and Raphinha due to injuries might affect their attacking options, but the presence of Torres and Rashford in the lineup should provide enough firepower to challenge Elche's defense.

Recent La Liga Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Real Madrid (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Girona (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Sevilla (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Real Sociedad (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Oviedo (A)

Elche's recent form shows a team struggling to find consistency, with only one win in their last five games and two draws. Their inability to secure victories, especially away from home, could be a significant disadvantage against a Barcelona side that has shown strength at home. The absence of key players like Diaby and Diangana might further weaken their squad, making it challenging to compete effectively against a motivated Barcelona team.

Recent La Liga Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Espanyol (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Athletic Club (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Alaves (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Celta Vigo (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Osasuna (A)

Barcelona has dominated recent encounters with Elche, winning all five of their last meetings with a total scoreline of 15-3. This historical advantage suggests that Barcelona is likely to continue their strong performance against Elche, who have struggled to find a way to compete effectively against them.

Recent La Liga Results:

• Elche 0-4 Barcelona (01 Apr 2023)
• Barcelona 3-0 Elche (17 Sep 2022)
• Elche 1-2 Barcelona (06 Mar 2022)
• Barcelona 3-2 Elche (18 Dec 2021)
• Barcelona 3-0 Elche (24 Feb 2021)

• Pedri (Suspended) - Out

• A. Christensen (Muscle Injury) - Out

• D. Olmo (Muscle Injury) - Out

• Gavi (Knee Injury) - Out

• M. ter Stegen (Back Injury) - Out

• Raphinha (Thigh Injury) - Out

• J. Garcia (Knee Injury) - Doubt

• R. Lewandowski (Hamstring Injury) - Doubt

• B. Diaby (Knee Injury) - Out

• G. Diangana (Fibula Fracture) - Out

• Y. Santiago (Knee Injury) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Szczęsny (GK), Koundé (DF), Cubarsí (DF), García (DF), Balde (DF), De Jong (MF), Bernal (MF), Yamal (MF), López (MF), Rashford (MF), Torres (AT)

Barcelona's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining possession and attacking fluidity, with De Jong and López in midfield to control the game's tempo. The inclusion of Torres and Rashford up front indicates an intent to exploit Elche's defensive weaknesses with quick, incisive attacks.

• Predicted lineup: Pena (GK), Nunez (DF), Affengruber (DF), Bigas (DF), Petrot (DF), Aguado (MF), Valera (MF), Neto (MF), Febas (MF), Mir (MF), Silva (AT)

Elche's predicted lineup points towards a defensive setup, with Nunez and Bigas at the back to try and contain Barcelona's attack. The midfield trio of Aguado, Valera, and Febas will need to work hard to disrupt Barcelona's rhythm and launch effective counter-attacks.

• Torres vs Nunez: This duel will see Barcelona's sharp attacker Torres looking to outmaneuver Elche's solid defender Nunez.

• López vs Aguado: The battle in midfield between the direct style of Barcelona's López and Elche's hardworking Aguado will be crucial in determining the flow of the game.

• De Jong (Barcelona): Frenkie de Jong's ability to control the midfield and distribute the ball effectively makes him a pivotal player for Barcelona.

• Febas (Elche): Aleix Febas's role in breaking up play and initiating counter-attacks will be vital for Elche's chances of getting a result.

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