Get the confirmed Espanyol vs Elche lineups, team news, and expert match prediction. Explore our tactical analysis and top betting odds for the clash.
Espanyol vs Elche Confirmed Lineups
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 18 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | RCDE Stadium |
The starting lineups for the LaLiga fixture between Espanyol and Elche have been confirmed.
Espanyol Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Marko Dmitrovic, Leandro Cabrera, Roger Hinojo, Unai Núñez, José Ángel, Edu Expósito, Javi Hernández, Urko González de Zárate, Bryan Zaragoza, Cala, Roberto Fernández
Substitutes: Victor Mullerat, Rafel Bauzà, Llorenç Serred, Gabriel Moscardo, Marcos Fernández, Clemens Riedel, Ángel Fortuño, Quilindschy Hartman, Vanja Drkusic, Tyrhys Dolan, Pol Lozano, Pere Milla
Elche Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Matías Dituro, Buba Sangaré, Roy Revivo, Federico Redondo, Víctor Chust, Javier Morcillo, Gonzalo Villar, Thomas Lemar, Germán Valera, Fer Niño, Lucas Cepeda
Substitutes: Tete Morente, Josan, Martim Neto, Marc Aguado, Alejandro Iturbe, Grady Diangana, Facundo Buonanotte, Rubén Sánchez, Ezequiel Ponce, Abiel Osorio, Matia Barzic, Pedro Bigas
Espanyol vs Elche Immediate Reaction
Espanyol
Espanyol line up in a 4-2-3-1 system, with Marko Dmitrovic starting between the posts behind a central defensive pairing of Leandro Cabrera and Unai Núñez. Edu Expósito and Urko González de Zárate anchor the midfield, providing the platform for Cala, Javi Hernández, and Bryan Zaragoza to support lone striker Roberto Fernández.
Elche
Elche have deployed a 4-3-3 shape, guarded by goalkeeper Matías Dituro with Federico Redondo and Víctor Chust at the heart of the back four. Javier Morcillo joins Gonzalo Villar and Thomas Lemar in a balanced midfield trio, sitting behind an attacking trident of Germán Valera, Lucas Cepeda, and central forward Fer Niño.
Espanyol vs Elche Reactive Bet Builder
This four-leg bet builder features Roberto Fernandez to find the net anytime, alongside over 3.5 total goals in the match. The selection also includes Facundo Buonanotte to register over 0.5 shots on target and Espanyol to receive over 1.5 team cards.
Espanyol vs Elche Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Espanyol head into the fixture as the designated home favourites, boasting an undefeated run in their last six matches against Elche across all competitions. With Elche failing to win any of their previous seven LaLiga outings, the hosts hold the upper hand heading into kick-off.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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