Prediction for match Elche — Barcelona, 31.01.2026

Odds and Probability Percentages for the Match Outcome

In La Liga on January 31, Elche will face Barcelona, and the odds clearly favor Barcelona: a win for the Catalans is priced at 1.37, a draw at 6.14, and a victory for Elche at 8.10. In terms of probabilities: Barcelona - 71.83%, draw - 16.03%, Elche - 12.15%. This reflects the difference in class and current form between the teams. The over 3.5 goals market stands out at 1.97, hinting at an expectation of a high-scoring game. The both teams to score options are priced at 1.56 for yes and 2.30 for no, further emphasizing the attacking style of both teams.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Elche has averaged 62% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 11.4 fouls, and 2 offsides per game. Barcelona, in the same period, has maintained 71.8% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 10 fouls, and 2.8 offsides. Elche's last three matches: January 23 - Levante 3-2 Elche, January 19 - Elche 2-2 Sevilla, January 14 - Real Betis 2-1 Elche. Barcelona's recent matches: January 28 - Barcelona 4-1 Copenhagen, January 25 - Barcelona 3-0 Real Oviedo, January 21 - Slavia Prague 2-4 Barcelona. In their last head-to-head meeting on November 2, 2025, Barcelona defeated Elche 3-1.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Elche vs Barcelona Match

Both teams have shown high scoring levels in their last five matches: Elche with an average total of 3.6 goals, and Barcelona with 3.8. Both teams have gone over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches. The first half over 1.5 goals occurred only once in 5 matches for each team, but in the second half, Elche went over 1.5 in 4 out of 5, and Barcelona in 5 out of 5. This indicates that most of the goals are scored in the second half. Elche most frequently scores between 76-90 minutes (33%), while Barcelona scores most between 46-60 minutes (36%). In terms of goals conceded: Elche is most vulnerable at the start (0-15 minutes - 33%) and at the end (76-90 - 33%), while Barcelona's peak is between 61-75 minutes (50%). Given these numbers, a bet on over 3.5 goals seems justified, especially as both teams regularly participate in high-scoring matches, and Barcelona consistently scores 2-4 goals per game.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Elche averages 5.4 corners per match, while Barcelona averages 8.4, totaling 13.8. In the last 5 games, Elche has gone over 9.5 corners in 3 out of 5, and Barcelona in 4 out of 5. The line for total corners is set at 9.5: over 9.5 is priced at 1.73, under 9.5 at 1.99. The option for Barcelona to win on corners is 1.37. Given the high average corner count and frequent over 9.5 results, betting on the over for corners seems logical. Barcelona consistently delivers many corners, and Elche also maintains a high pace in this aspect.