Elche – Espanyol

Elche host Espanyol in a clash that pits a struggling side perched at 19th with just two points against a mid‑table outfit sitting eighth on seven. The hosts have yet to taste victory this season, having endured three defeats and two draws while conceding 13 goals, whereas the visitors have already secured two wins and a draw, boasting a positive goal difference of three. A win would lift Elche out of the relegation zone, but the odds favour Espanyol, who will look to extend their modest lead over the lower half of the table. The two clubs have not met in recent league action, adding an extra layer of intrigue to a match that could prove decisive for both campaigns.