Spanish football returns with another set of La Liga fixtures this weekend as Xavi's Barcelona take on a struggling Elche side in an important clash at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on Sunday.
Elche vs Barcelona Preview
Elche are currently in 13th place in the La Liga standings and have managed to improve after a decidedly poor start to their campaign. The Valencia-based outfit suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat at the hands of local rivals Levante last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Barcelona, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table at the moment and have experienced an impressive resurgence under Xavi. The Catalan giants thrashed Athletic Bilbao by a convincing 4-0 margin in their previous league game and will be confident going into this fixture.
Elche vs Barcelona Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Elche vs Barcelona Prediction
Barcelona have shown considerable improvement under Xavi's tutelage and have built an excellent squad this year. The Catalans are in impressive form at the moment and have found their shooting boots in recent weeks.
Elche have punched above their weight this season but are in the middle of a rough patch at the moment. Barcelona are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Elche 1-3 Barcelona
Elche vs Barcelona Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Barcelona
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score anytime: YES
Tip 4 - Barcelona to score first: YES