Elche vs Barcelona
Barcelona steamroll Elche with clinical five-goal display
Raphinha's brace and Fermín's double seal a dominant victory for the visitors.
Barcelona delivered a commanding performance at Elche, cruising to a 5-0 win in La Liga. Raphinha opened the scoring with a penalty before adding a second goal after the break, while Fermín contributed a brace late on to put the result beyond doubt. K. Adeyemi also got on the scoresheet just before half-time. Fipster's prediction of an away win was spot on, though the margin of victory far exceeded the modest 2-1 forecast.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Elche facing Barcelona in what promises to be a competitive encounter. Both teams are looking to set the tone early, with Barcelona aiming to assert their dominance and Elche eager to make a strong impression despite some summer departures.
Key facts
- 1.Elche have released André Silva ahead of the new season.
- 2.Barcelona have parted ways with R. Lewandowski this summer.
- 3.Barcelona had a significantly better goal difference than Elche last season.
- 4.Barcelona averaged 2.47 points per game last season compared to Elche's 1.13.
- 5.The most probable halftime score is 0-0, indicating a tight first half.
- 6.The predicted full-time score is 2-1 in favour of Barcelona.
- 7.Draw outcomes were collectively more probable than either team winning last season.
- 8.Barcelona's 1-2 win prediction reflects their ability to edge close matches.
The context
Elche enter this match having released André Silva, a notable departure that could impact their attacking options. Meanwhile, Barcelona have parted ways with R. Lewandowski, which may influence their forward line dynamics. These changes add an intriguing layer to the season opener as both sides adjust their squads.
Analysis
Statistically, Barcelona hold the edge with a superior goal difference and points-per-game average from last season, suggesting they have the quality to prevail. The predicted halftime score of 0-0 indicates a tight first half, with Barcelona expected to break through in the second half to secure a 2-1 win. Elche's resilience should not be underestimated, but the Blaugrana's attacking prowess is likely to make the difference.
Prediction
Expect a cautious start with both teams feeling each other out, leading to a goalless first half. Barcelona will then find their rhythm and edge out Elche by two goals to one, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure in the season opener.
The verdict
This fixture sets the stage for an exciting campaign ahead. Barcelona's slight advantage on paper and their ability to score in the second half should see them take all three points. Elche will take heart from their competitive display but will need to strengthen their squad to challenge more effectively as the season progresses.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
No recent fixture data
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Raphinha
Penalty
Houary
Yellow Card
Adeyemi
Assist: Raphinha
Gavi
Aguado
Houary
Tete Morente
Yamal
Adeyemi
Raphinha
Assist: Gordon
Fer Niño
Fermín
Assist: Gordon
Fermín
Assist: Espart
Bernal
Raphinha
Redondo
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 9 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| 18 |  Rayo Vallecano | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 19 |  Elche | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 |  Malaga | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Match Statistics
Elche
5-4-1Starting XI
- 1M. DituroG
- 2Buba SangaréD
- 5F. RedondoD
- 8Marc AguadoM
- 11Germán ValeraD
- 12Gonzalo VillarM
- 14Fer NiñoF
- 20Tete MorenteM
- 22D. AffengruberD
- 23Víctor ChustD
- 29Ali HouaryM
Substitutes
- 6BigasD
- 9E. PonceF
- 10F. BuonanotteM
- 16Martim NetoM
- 17JosanM
- 19G. DianganaF
- 21L. CepedaF
- 26Matia Barzic GutiérrezD
- 30Alvaro PadillaF
- 43Alejandro IturbeG
- 47J. MorcilloM
Barcelona
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Joan GarcíaG
- 6GaviM
- 7FermínM
- 10Lamine YamalM
- 11RaphinhaF
- 14K. AdeyemiM
- 15A. ChristensenD
- 18Gerard MartínD
- 22Marc BernalM
- 24Eric GarcíaD
- 36X. EspartD
Substitutes
- 2João CanceloD
- 5Pau Cubarsí ParedesD
- 8PedriM
- 13W. SzczęsnyG
- 17A. GordonF
- 20Dani OlmoM
- 23J. KoundéD
- 26Álvaro Cortés MoyanoD
- 29H. AbdelkarimF
- 31Eder AllerG
Elche
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Niño | F | 69 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Gonzalo Villar | M | 89 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/3 |
| Marc Aguado | M | 64 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tete Morente | M | 64 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matías Dituro(C) | G | 89 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Houary | M | 64 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/4 |
| Víctor Chust | D | 89 | 5.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Germán Valera | D | 89 | 5.5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/4 |
| Federico Redondo | D | 81 | 5.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Buba Sangaré | D | 89 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/4 |
| David Affengruber | D | 89 | 5.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Grady Diangana | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Javi Morcillo | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matia Barzić | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josan | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alvaro Padilla | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alejandro Iturbe | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ezequiel Ponce | F | 20 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Lucas Cepeda | F | 25 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Pedro Bigas | D | 8 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Facundo Buonanotte | M | 25 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Martim Neto | M | 25 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
Barcelona
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphinha(C) | F | 80 | 9.9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
| Fermín López | M | 89 | 8.6 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Xavi Espart | D | 89 | 7.5 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Eric García | D | 89 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Karim Adeyemi | M | 65 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/4 |
| Gerard Martín | D | 89 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marc Bernal | M | 80 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Joan García | G | 89 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andreas Christensen | D | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Lamine Yamal | M | 65 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Gavi | M | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Pau Cubarsí | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álvaro Cortés | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hamza Abdelkarim | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eder Aller | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wojciech Szczęsny | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anthony Gordon | F | 24 | 7.9 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Pedri | M | 44 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Jules Koundé | D | 9 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Cancelo | D | 9 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dani Olmo | M | 24 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |