On Sunday, March 1st at 10:00 AM (Argentina time), Elche will welcome Espanyol as part of Matchday 26 of La Liga. The clash will take place at the Martínez Valero Stadium.
The Teams’ Form Ahead of the Match
Both Elche and Espanyol come into this match looking to overcome their recent disappointing results in the league, with both eager to secure a crucial three points.
Recent Results of Elche in La Liga
Elche faced a setback in their last outing, losing 1-2 to Athletic Bilbao. Previously, they had managed one draw but suffered three losses, allowing 11 goals while managing to score just 5.
Recent Results of Espanyol in La Liga
Espanyol also comes into this match on a low note, having been defeated by Atlético de Madrid with a scoreline of 2-4. Their recent form has not been encouraging: three losses and one draw, with 8 goals scored and 15 conceded.
In the last five encounters between these two teams, Elche has claimed victory once, while Espanyol has won twice and there have been two draws. The last meeting in this competition took place on October 25, when Espanyol won 1-0.
Currently, Elche sits in 17th place with 25 points (5 Wins, 10 Draws, 10 Losses), while Espanyol occupies 7th place in the standings with 35 points (10 Wins, 5 Draws, 10 Losses).
Upcoming Matches for Elche in La Liga
- Matchday 27: vs Villarreal on March 8 – 10:00 AM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 28: vs Real Madrid on March 14 – 5:00 PM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 29: vs Mallorca on March 21 – 10:00 AM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 30: vs Rayo Vallecano – Date and time TBD
- Matchday 31: vs Valencia – Date and time TBD
Upcoming Matches for Espanyol in La Liga
- Matchday 27: vs Real Oviedo on March 9 – 5:00 PM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 28: vs Mallorca on March 15 – 10:00 AM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 29: vs Getafe on March 21 – 12:15 PM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 30: vs Betis – Date and time TBD
- Matchday 31: vs Barcelona – Date and time TBD
Match Timing by Country
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 10:00 AM
- Colombia and Peru: 08:00 AM
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico City), and Nicaragua: 07:00 AM
- Venezuela: 09:00 AM