Elche v Barça

Barcelona look well placed to win by at least two goals against Elche. The defending champions have won their last 13 meetings with Elche and averaged 2.5 goals per LaLiga game last season. With Barcelona’s superior attacking quality and Elche expected to sit deep, Barça should have enough chances to break them down. The confirmed Elche lineup also suggests a defensive approach with a 5-4-1 formation. Barcelona -1.5 is an attractive pick, with 0–2 or 1–3 being realistic scorelines.