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It's La Liga action on Sunday, November 2, as Barcelona aim to return to winning ways when they host newly-promoted Elche at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
📈 Team Form 📉
🔹 Barcelona: Second in La Liga, five points behind leaders Real Madrid after a Clasico defeat.
🔸 Elche: Eighth in La Liga with 14 points from 10 matches following promotion.
📊 Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Barcelona have never been beaten by Elche on home soil.
🔥 Barcelona are on a 10-game winning run against Elche.
🔥 Elche are yet to win away from home this season (D3, L2).
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔵 Barcelona | Form: W🟢L🔴L🔴W🟢W🟢L🔴:
Hansi Flick's side is under pressure to win after two losses in their last three league games. As the division's top scorers, they will be expected to dominate possession and create numerous chances.
🟢 Elche | Form: D🟡W🟢L🔴D🟡L🔴W🟢:
Eder Sarabia's team have made a strong start upon their return to the top flight. However, their inability to win away matches makes a historic victory at Barcelona a significant challenge.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔴Barcelona (possible):
Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, E Garcia, Balde; Casado, De Jong; Yamal, F Lopez, Rashford; Torres.
🟢 Elche (possible):
Pena; Chust, Affengruber, Bigas; Núñez, Mendoza, Febas, Aguado, Valera; Silva, Mir.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Lamine Yamal — The teenager is expected to start despite injury concerns and will be a key creative outlet for Barcelona.
✨ Andre Silva — Elche's leading goalscorer across all competitions will be central to their attacking hopes.
✨ Ferran Torres — Likely to lead the line for a Barcelona side that is the highest-scoring in La Liga.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Barcelona/Home to win = 1.25
💵 Elche/Away to win = 11.52
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.79
💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 1.90
This match presents a classic top-flight challenge: a champion team desperate for a win to keep pace at the top, against an ambitious newly-promoted side seeking a statement victory.
With history firmly on Barcelona's side, the stage is set for a compelling tactical battle.
Who do you think will win? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Barcelona vs Elche game here on MSport.
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