Espanyol vs Elche Friday 18th September 2026 10:00 PM football predictions. - Dukamneti Sports
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Sept. 18, 2026 1 day, 14 hours ago
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Match Analysis

Espanyol Elche
Espanyol L W D L L W
Elche L D L L L D
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
DEFENSIVE POTENTIAL
EXPECTED GOALS
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Why this prediction? AI insight

Historically, Espanyol has had the upper hand in matches between these two teams. The model predicts a home win with a 54% probability, which aligns closely with the market's view, as the odds also favor Espanyol. Despite both teams showing poor recent form and having similar rest periods, the model also sees a 53% chance that both sides will score and a 52% chance for over 1.5 and over 2.5 total goals, suggesting a relatively open and potentially high-scoring game, somewhat more optimistic than the market odds imply for the over/under markets.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Elche Espanyol 2 - 2 March 1, 2026
Espanyol Elche 1 - 0 October 25, 2025
Elche Espanyol 2 - 2 April 27, 2024
Espanyol Elche 2 - 0 November 18, 2023
Elche Espanyol 0 - 1 February 19, 2023
Espanyol Elche 2 - 2 October 23, 2022

Espanyol Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Sep 15, 26 Away Rayo Vallecano 2 - 1 Loss
Sep 12, 26 Away Osasuna 0 - 2 Win
Sep 6, 26 Home Sevilla 1 - 1 Draw
Aug 29, 26 Away Real Sociedad 2 - 1 Loss
Aug 22, 26 Home Real Madrid 1 - 2 Loss
Aug 16, 26 Home Levante 3 - 0 Win

Elche Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Sep 15, 26 Home Real Madrid 2 - 3 Loss
Sep 12, 26 Away Athletic Club 1 - 1 Draw
Sep 7, 26 Home Real Sociedad 2 - 3 Loss
Aug 28, 26 Away Racing Santander 3 - 2 Loss
Aug 23, 26 Home Barcelona 0 - 5 Loss
Aug 17, 26 Away Deportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Draw

La Liga Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
8 Espanyol 6 2 1 3 9 7 +2 7
20 Elche 6 0 2 4 8 16 -8 2

Predictions

Correct Prediction! ✅

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 53.42% likelihood that both Espanyol and Elche will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Espanyol to win
This prediction indicates that Espanyol has a 54.31% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 24.59 %

Correct Prediction! ✅

Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 51.65% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.

Correct Prediction! ✅

Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 51.57% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

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