Elche CF vs Granada CF, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Elche CF vs Granada CF — La Liga at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.
- Elche CF 38 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- Granada CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
- Referee Israel Barcena
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | Granada CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Dec | Villarreal CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Nov | Cadiz CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | Levante UD | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Nov | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Nov | Real Betis Balompie | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Elche CF host Granada CF — let the battle begin!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Josema Sanche was booked on 10.
- 15' Elche CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Granada CF backline.
- 20' The 30-year-old Josema Sanche has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Elche CF is showing some good football. However, Elche CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 30' Portugal international Rui Silva has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 40' Granada CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Luis Suarez makes it 0-1.
- 46' Raul Guti is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pere Milla at the 46 minute mark.
- 48' Controversy at the stadium! Juan Sanchez Mino argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 53' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 58' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Darwin Machis suffering a number of foals already.
- 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Granada CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 68' Elche CF have won 232 goals from 236 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 73' It’s a booking for Elche CF player. Diego Gonzalez gets a Yellow card.
- 73' The Elche CF bench stirs into life. Josan Fernandez is withdrawn and Emiliano Rigoni gets his opportunity.
- 75' Fresh legs for Granada CF! Antonio Puertas comes on to replace Luis Suarez.
- 80' Granada CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 81' Fresh legs for Granada CF! Molina comes on to replace Soldado.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Maxime Gonalons.
- 89' Quini is replacing Darwin Machis for the Granada CF side.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Antonio Barragan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Granada CF to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Elche CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 16
- 19
- 2
-
10
Pere Milla ↓ Raul Guti 46'
- 17
- 5
- 13
- 9
- 11
- 4
Bench
- 6
- 18
- 23
-
22
Emiliano Rigoni ↑ 73'
- 7
- 12
- 15
-
14
Raul Guti ↑ 46'
- 8
-
3
Juan Sanchez Mino ↑ 46'
- 1
- 20
Coach
Jorge Almirón
Granada CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
4
Maxime Gonalons ↓ Yan Eteki 89'
- 2
- 22
-
11
Darwin Machis ↓ Quini 89'
- 1
- 5
- 3
- 21
-
7
Luis Suarez ↓ Antonio Puertas 75'
- 15
Bench
- 24
-
23
Molina ↑ 81'
- 13
-
17
Quini ↑ 89'
-
10
Antonio Puertas ↑ 75'
-
8
Yan Eteki ↑ 89'
- 12
- 26
- 28
- 31
Coach
Diego Martinez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oscar Plano | 1 |
| Quina | 1 |
| Antonio Puertas | 1 |
| Lucas Boye | 1 |
| Guido Carrillo | 1 |
| Fidel | 1 |
| Myrto Uzuni | 1 |
| Loic Williams | 1 |
Head to Head
Elche CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.85
Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Granada CF xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 72% + Granada CF or Draw 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Granada CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Elche CF or Draw
64%
Draw or Granada CF
70%
Elche CF or Granada CF
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Granada CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
12%
0 – 2
7.4%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
2.9%
0 – 3
2.4%
1 – 3
2.2%
3 – 1
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Elche CF
| Handicap | Elche CF covers | Push | Granada CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 19% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 22% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Granada CF keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

