Elche vs Barcelona: prediction for the La Liga fixture

In the current season Elche satisfied their fans in cup matches, team got off to a promising start, beating Lejona (2:0), Unionistas (1:0) and Almeria. 

In the round of 16, the Green-Striped ones had to face the mighty Real Madrid, it was a tightly contested match, but in extra-time hosts eventually fell to the capital club and were eliminated from the tournament. 

As for La Liga, Francisco's men have good chances to keep their La Liga spot. In 26 rounds the Green-striped ones have recorded seven victories and eight draws, delivering 29 points and a 13th spot in the standings. Team's weakest link is the offensive line, only 28 goals were scored this season.

After a victory over Rayo Vallecano (2:1) hosts were beaten by Levante (0:3). 

Gumbau, Palacios and Pastore won't feature in the upcoming match. 

Barcelona have just started to gain form - after the change of head coach and a solid mid-season transfer campaign club started the path in the Europa League playoffs and beat Napoli in the first stage. 

Team was not so successful in Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup though, The Blaugrana had to leave the domestic cup at the round of 16, after an extra-time defeat to Athletic. 

After 25 rounds of La Liga Xavi's lads have 12 victories and nine draws, delivering 45 points and a 4th spot in the standings. Team's offensive line is starting to shine, 46 goals were scored by the Catalan club in the current season. In two latest rounds Barca recorded victories over Valencia (4:1) and Athletic (4:0). 

Fati, Umtiti, Roberto and Balde won't feature in the upcoming match.