Elche CF vs FC Barcelona: match statistics
FC Barcelona, as the league leaders with 17 wins this season and impressive form (4 wins in their last 5 matches), are the clear favorites for this fixture. Elche CF are in 11th place and have not won any of their last 5 matches, confirming the hosts' poor form. Barcelona dominate in offensive statistics, averaging 2.36 goals per away match with 69% ball possession, while Elche average just 1.73 goals at home. The difference in team quality, also confirmed by xG metrics (2.2 for Barcelona vs 1.61 for Elche), clearly indicates the visitors' advantage. Elche have averaged just 0.4 points per match over their last 5 games, further diminishing their chances of a positive result against such a strong opponent.
Elche CF vs FC Barcelona: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Elche CF played FC Barcelona in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Elche CF: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. FC Barcelona: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Elche CF scores 1.38 and concedes 1.38 goals per match. FC Barcelona scores 2.71 and concedes 1.05. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Elche CF 67%, FC Barcelona 62%. Over 2.5: Elche CF 52%, FC Barcelona 81%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
FC Barcelona has higher xG: 2.22 vs 1.30. Elche CF: 11.0 shots per match, FC Barcelona: 19.7.
Match halves
Elche CF: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.90. FC Barcelona: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 1.52.
Goals by minute
Elche CF: 46-60 (8 goals). FC Barcelona: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
FC Barcelona, as the league leaders with 17 wins this season and impressive form (4 wins in their last 5 matches), are the clear favorites for this fixture. Elche CF are in 11th place and have not won any of their last 5 matches, confirming the hosts' poor form. Barcelona dominate in offensive statistics, averaging 2.36 goals per away match with 69% ball possession, while Elche average just 1.73 goals at home. The difference in team quality, also confirmed by xG metrics (2.2 for Barcelona vs 1.61 for Elche), clearly indicates the visitors' advantage. Elche have averaged just 0.4 points per match over their last 5 games, further diminishing their chances of a positive result against such a strong opponent.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Elche CF | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
FC Barcelona is 140% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Elche CF · 2.4 pts / match - FC Barcelona
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
FC Barcelona is 96% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Elche CF · 2.71 goals / match - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona is 31% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.38 goals / match - Elche CF · 1.05 goals / match - FC Barcelona
Elche CF scores in 86% of matches (18 of 21 matches), while FC Barcelona keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 matches).
FC Barcelona scores in 100% of matches (21 of 21 matches), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Elche CF
Over / Under - FC Barcelona
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
FC Barcelona is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - Elche CF · 1.71 pts / match - FC Barcelona
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Elche CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
FC Barcelona - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 81%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +8 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Elche CF
FC Barcelona
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Elche CF | Liga | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.76 | 2.61 | ▲ 3.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▲ 81% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 26% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 66% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 84% | ▲ 95% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Elche CF 0 - 0 - 1 FC Barcelona. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Elche CF vs FC Barcelona?
The La Liga match finished Elche CF 1:3 FC Barcelona. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Elche CF vs FC Barcelona?
Elche CF score 1.38 goals per game on average and FC Barcelona 2.71. The La Liga average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Elche CF's matches and 62% of FC Barcelona's.
What form are Elche CF and FC Barcelona in?
Over the last 5 games Elche CF have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and FC Barcelona 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Elche CF vs FC Barcelona?
The statistical background for Elche CF vs FC Barcelona — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.