Sunday , 16 August 2026

Elche CF vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
Elche CF
0 – 4
Full Time
FC Barcelona
Sat 1 Apr 2023 · 19:00 UTC Estadio Martinez Valero HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 60' Pablo Gavira
Y 74' Ronald Araujo
Y 87' Robert Lewandowski
Y 88' Robert Lewandowski

Overview

Match Preview

Elche CF vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio Martinez Valero.

Match Details

  • Referee Carlos del Cerro
  • Referee Ricardo de Burgos
  • Referee Gonzalo Garcia
  • Referee Jorge Diaz
  • Referee Guadalupe Porras
  • Referee Jaime Latre

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

8
Elche CF 8 games · Avg 3.5 goals FC Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-01 Elche CF 0–4 FC Barcelona 2022-09-17 FC Barcelona 3–0 Elche CF 2022-03-06 Elche CF 1–2 FC Barcelona 2021-12-18 FC Barcelona 3–2 Elche CF 2021-02-24 FC Barcelona 3–0 Elche CF

Recent Form

Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Apr FC Barcelona H 0–4 L
19 Mar Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–2 L
11 Mar Real Valladolid CF H 1–1 D
04 Mar RCD Mallorca A 1–0 W
24 Feb Real Betis Balompié H 2–3 L
19 Feb RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 0–1 L
FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Apr Elche CF A 4–0 W
19 Mar Real Madrid CF H 2–1 W
12 Mar Athletic Club A 1–0 W
05 Mar Valencia CF H 1–0 W
26 Feb UD Almería A 0–1 L
23 Feb Manchester United FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Elche CF FC Barcelona
#19 Position #9
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
88% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Elche CF are 19th (0 pts). FC Barcelona are 9th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Estadio Martinez Valero. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Elche CF and FC Barcelona.
  • 5' Elche CF have won 232 goals from 236 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Elche CF in their trying to find a way past FC Barcelona's compact .
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 20' Robert Lewandowski is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
  • 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 35' The 21-year-old Pablo Gavira has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sebastián Beccacece might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 50' Elche CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 54' Another change for Elche CF made on 54 minute. Jose Angel Carmona leaves to be changed by Raul Guti.
  • 56' Against the run of play, Ansu Fati has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 60' The referee shows FC Barcelona player a Yellow card on 60.
  • 65' The crowd applauds Lautaro Blanco as he leaves the pitch. Nicolas Fernandez steps in for Elche CF.
  • 66' Robert Lewandowski doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 66' Another change for Elche CF made on 66 minute. Tete Morente leaves to be changed by Josan Fernandez.
  • 68' Another substitution for FC Barcelona to replace Pablo Gavira by Franck Kessie on 68 minute.
  • 70' Goal! Ferran Torres scores his 74 goal in 422 matches.
  • 74' Ronald Araujo was booked on 74.
  • 76' Time for substitution for Elche CF. Pere Milla is replaced by Ezequiel Ponce.
  • 77' Ronald Araujo makes way for Pablo Torre at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Barcelona.
  • 78' Ronald Araujo makes way for Pablo Torre at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Barcelona.
  • 83' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Barcelona that had 513 games and scored 767 goals.
  • 87' It’s a booking for FC Barcelona player. Robert Lewandowski gets a Yellow card.
  • 88' Robert Lewandowski was booked on 88.
  • FC Barcelona celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Elche CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastián Beccacece

FC Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Xavi Hernandez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Robert Lewandowski 4
Lionel Messi 2
Memphis Depay 2
Ferran Torres 2
Pedri 1
Frenkie de Jong 1
Ansu Fati 1
Riqui Puig 1

Head to Head

2023-04-01 Elche CF 0–4 FC Barcelona 2022-09-17 FC Barcelona 3–0 Elche CF 2022-03-06 Elche CF 1–2 FC Barcelona 2021-12-18 FC Barcelona 3–2 Elche CF 2021-02-24 FC Barcelona 3–0 Elche CF

Elche CF Form

2023-04-01 Elche CF 0–4 FC Barcelona L 2023-03-19 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–0 Elche CF L 2023-03-11 Elche CF 1–1 Real Valladolid CF D 2023-03-04 RCD Mallorca 0–1 Elche CF W 2023-02-24 Elche CF 2–3 Real Betis Balompié L 2023-02-19 Elche CF 0–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L

FC Barcelona Form

2023-04-01 Elche CF 0–4 FC Barcelona W 2023-03-19 FC Barcelona 2–1 Real Madrid CF W 2023-03-12 Athletic Club 0–1 FC Barcelona W 2023-03-05 FC Barcelona 1–0 Valencia CF W 2023-02-26 UD Almería 1–0 FC Barcelona L 2023-02-23 Manchester United FC 2–1 FC Barcelona L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.31 Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 79% + Under 2.5 goals 78%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF13% Draw30% FC Barcelona57%
Actual: FC Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes21% 0% No79%
Avg goals/match: 1.61
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 78%
22%
± 1.5 48%
52%
± 2.5 22%
78%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Elche CF or Draw
42%
Draw or FC Barcelona
87%
Elche CF or FC Barcelona
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Elche CF5% Draw57% FC Barcelona38%
Actual: FC Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
25%
0 – 0
22.2%
0 – 2
16%
1 – 1
8.6%
0 – 3
6.8%
1 – 2
5.4%
1 – 0
5%
1 – 3
2.5%
0 – 4
Actual
2 – 1
1.2%
2 – 2
0.9%
1 – 4
0.9%

Asian Handicap — Elche CF

Handicap Elche CF covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 1% 99%
-1.5 1% — 99%
-1 1% 6% 93%
-0.5 7% — 93%
+0.5 39% — 61%
+1 39% 31% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 19% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Elche CF keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
73% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.