Elche defeat Espanyol 3-1: Match Recap & Betting Results

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · La Liga · Elche 3, Espanyol 1

Elche beat Espanyol 3-1 on Friday, September 18, 2026, at RCDE Stadium. The match went over the closing total of 2.5, with 4 goals combined.

Elche vs. Espanyol final score and match recap

Elche led 2-0 at halftime. The second half was even at 1-1.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Did Elche vs. Espanyol go over or under the goals total?

The match went over: 4 goals combined against a closing total of 2.5, over by 1.5. 2 of the 4 goals came in the first half.

Elche vs. Espanyol odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before kickoff, the consensus three-way moneyline had Elche at +356, the draw at +265 and Espanyol at -129. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made it Elche 21%, the draw 26% and Espanyol 53%. Elche won as the underdog at +356: $356 profit on a $100 bet.

This result left Elche with 1 win, 2 draws and 4 losses in the 2026-27 season. Their matches went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times.

This result left Espanyol with 2 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses in the 2026-27 season. Their matches went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times. That made it two straight defeats for Espanyol.

What's next for Elche and Espanyol?

Next for Espanyol: at Málaga on Friday, October 9, 2026.