La Liga 2025/26: Elche vs Barcelona Preview, Prediction, TV channels & Predicted Lineup

League leaders Barcelona travel to the Martínez Valero to maintain their slim one-point lead at the top. Newly promoted Elche, sitting in a respectable 11th, hope to pull off a historic upset.

Match Facts

Barcelona has won the last 12 competitive meetings against Elche, including a 3-1 victory earlier this season in November.

Despite being the underdogs, Elche has been formidable at home, losing only once at the Martínez Valero all season.

With Real Madrid breathing down their necks, Hansi Flick’s side cannot afford a slip-up similar to their recent away defeat at Real Sociedad.

Barça remains without Pedri, Gavi, and Christensen due to long-term injuries, while Elche is missing Barcelona-loanee Héctor Fort.

Predicted Lineup

Elche (5-3-2): Peña; Pedrosa, Chust, Affengruber, Pétrot, Valera; Diangana, Aguado, Neto; Rodríguez, Silva.

Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Joan García; Cancelo, Cubarsí, Eric García, Balde; De Jong, Bernal; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Ferran Torres.

Prediction of AI

Barcelona enters with a high win probability (over 70%). While Elche's defensive structure at home has been solid, the creative spark of Lamine Yamal and the clinical form of the Barça frontline should eventually break the deadlock. Elche might find the net, but the visitors' quality should prevail. Score Prediction: Elche 1 - 3 Barcelona.

Kick Off Time?

Competition: La Liga (Round 22)

Kick-off (GMT): 20:00 (Local 21:00), Saturday 31 January 2026

Stadium, location: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche, Spain

How to Watch in Spain, UK and US?

In Spain: Live on DAZN LaLiga and Movistar+.

In the UK: Available to stream via Disney+ and Premier Sports.

In the US: Broadcast on ESPN Deportes and streaming on ESPN+ and Fubo.

TV Channel and Live Stream: You can also follow Xscore808 live updates for other countries.