Elche won 3-1 at Espanyol, and they did it with the ball for only a third of the afternoon. The hosts had far more of everything except the thing that counts, and a sixth-minute red card for Federico Redondo set the tone for a long day.
8.8Fernando NiñoElche · Forward2 goals · 2 shots · 0.73 xGEspanyol 1:3 Elche — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 2
- 4Card upgrade confirmed (F. Redondo)
- 6(Red card)
- 22F. Niño Rodríguez(Yellow card)
- 26F. Niño Rodríguez
- 29F. Niño Rodríguez
- 37R. Sanchez Saez
- 45 + 4(Yellow card)
Second half1 - 1
- 60P. Bigas
- 61F. Niño Rodríguez
- 72
- 77M. Barzic
- 82(Yellow card)
- 90 + 1(Yellow card)
Live Prediction
Espanyol to winLost1.33
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Espanyol to win
LostQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Espanyol vs Elche?
Espanyol 1-3 Elche (LaLiga).
Who scored?
Fernando Niño Rodríguez (26', assist Roy Revivo) for Elche; Fernando Niño Rodríguez (29', assist Roy Revivo) for Elche; Víctor Chust (own goal) (72') for Espanyol; Germán Valera (78', assist Tete Morente) for Elche.
Were there any red cards in Espanyol vs Elche?
Yes — sent off: Federico Redondo (Elche, 6').
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Head to Head meetings
Espanyol – Elche
Espanyol
Elche
- 3
Victories
- 4
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 2  |
Scored goals | 14 | 13 |
Average per game | 1.56 | 1.44 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 1-3 |
Espanyol
Elche
Best statistical picks
Espanyol – Elche
Both teams scored in 8 of the last 10 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 5.5
AICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75 | 3.70 | 4.60 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Elche
Espanyol is a slight favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 42.5 vs 43.4 for Elche. The biggest edge is in recent form (CheckForm 37.9 vs 37.6); CheckLive signal strength 57%.
Both teams to score — No2.05
Medium confidence57%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
37.9
37.6
CheckSkill
52.3
54.2
CheckMental
28.6
29
CheckLive total42.5 vs 43.4+0.9
More match signals
Espanyol (DNB)63%1.30
Espanyol or draw59%1.18
Over 2.553%1.80
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Espanyol vs Elche?
On CheckLive metrics the favourite is Espanyol: overall rating 42.5 vs 43.4, CheckLive signal strength 57%.
What is Espanyol's main edge?
Espanyol is strongest in recent form: CheckForm 37.9 vs 37.6 for Elche. The overall rating gap is 0.7.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-0 (Espanyol vs Elche, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75 | 3.70 | 4.60 |