27 August 2016 at 17:00

31
Full Time
Referee: Aitor Gorostegui Fernandez Orte

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Elche dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Girona1wins
2draws10 meetings
Elche7wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1.8

Average goals per game

20%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (53%) — the odds may underestimate Elche.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 55.0%Draw 30.0%Away 20.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.803.204.50
Max1.853.405.27
Market favourite:Girona · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market52.8%28.7%18.5%
Public market52.4%27.7%19.9%
Δ0.4%1.0%1.3%

Girona vs Elche — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Girona
Result vs. Market: Girona (55%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

GironaHalf-time:20Elche

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
19/06/20Elche1–0Girona3.07/2.90/2.59
12/10/19Girona0–2Elche1.56/3.77/6.57
27/08/16Girona3–1Elche1.82/3.33/4.84
27/01/17Elche1–0Girona3.07/3.11/2.43
12/12/15Girona0–1Elche1.73/3.47/5.21
15/05/16Elche1–1Girona2.36/3.11/3.18
26/08/11Girona1–4Elche2.44/3.06/2.83
24/11/12Girona0–1Elche2.36/3.22/3.06
28/04/13Elche0–0Girona1.87/3.45/4.18
04/02/12Elche1–0Girona1.59/3.65/5.49

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Girona

W 202D 143L 159
Over 2.543
Goals scored656

Away Record: Elche

W 314D 265L 303
Over 2.542
Goals scored1054

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Girona defeated Elche 3:1. The match was played in Segunda División 2016. Goals were scored by Borja García 21′, Portu 41′, S. Longo 75′, Guillermo Fernández 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Girona had 43% possession while Elche held 57%. Girona had 24 shots (9 on target) compared to 5 (1 on target) for Elche. Girona made 3 substitutions, Elche made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Girona and Elche — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Girona
Elche
Kick Off
Borja García
21′
41′
44′Sergio Pelegrin
45+1′
MandiNino
Half Time
56′Rober
Borja GarcíaGranell
60′
Aday Benítez63′
SandazaS. Longo
66′
68′
Pablo HervíasHugo Fraile
AdaySaúl
80′
80′
PedroLolo
90+2′
Guillermo Fernández
Full Time

Match Statistics

Girona had 43% possession against Elche's 57%. Girona registered 24 shots (9 on target) while Elche managed 5 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 11–0. Fouls committed: 23–9.

9Shots on Goal1
5Shots off Goal4
24Total Shots5
10Blocked Shots0
15Shots insidebox1
9Shots outsidebox4
23Fouls9
11Corner Kicks0
2Offsides1
43%Ball Possession57%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves6
325Total passes438
221Passes accurate318
68%Passes %73%

Lineups

Girona lined up in a 5-3-2 formation under Pablo Machín, while Elche deployed a 4-1-4-1 under Alberto Toril.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Girona is 6.56, compared to — for Elche. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Girona's highest-rated starter is Portu (6.56), while Elche's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Girona deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Elche's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Girona field 2 midfielders averaging —, versus Elche's 6 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Girona start 4 forward(s) averaging 6.56, compared to 1 for Elche averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 71% for Girona and —% for Elche. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Girona's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Elche. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Girona's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: Portu (33), oldest: Portu (33)), while Elche average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Girona's starters average 10 league appearances each, versus 0 for Elche. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Girona5-3-24-1-4-1Elche
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Bounou5Alcalá22Olivas11Aday15Juanpe17Cifuent.24García9Portu8Pons21Sandaza16Cristian13Carlos18Pelegrín20Malagón3Noblejas2Correa23Dorca4Matilla15Pedro6Mandi17Hervías19Fernánd.

Substitutes

Coach: Pablo Machín

Substitutes

Coach: Alberto Toril

GironaPosition StrengthElche
6.56
Avg Rating
6.56Forward (4 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
Girona5-3-2
13GoalkeeperY. Bounou
5DefenderAlcalá
22DefenderKiko Olivas
15DefenderJuanpe
17DefenderCifuentes
11MidfielderAday
8MidfielderPere Pons
24ForwardBorja García
9ForwardPortu6.6
21ForwardSandaza
16ForwardCristian
Elche4-1-4-1
13GoalkeeperJuan Carlos
20DefenderJosete Malagón
3DefenderJavi Noblejas
2DefenderRober Correa
18MidfielderSergio Pelegrín
23MidfielderDorca
4MidfielderMatilla
15MidfielderPedro
6MidfielderMandi
17MidfielderPablo Hervías
19ForwardGuillermo Fernández

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Girona have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Elche show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Girona

LDWLWD

Elche

WWLWLL

Girona vs Elche Head to Head Results

Girona and Elche have met 9 times — Girona won 3, Elche won 5, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Elche leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 9 meetings. A combined 15 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.67 per match (6 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (11%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (22%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2025.

3

Girona

1

Drawn

5

Elche

Goals: 6Goals: 9

Recent Meetings (9)

7 Dec 2025Elche3 – 0Girona
6 Jan 2024Elche0 – 2Girona
16 Apr 2023Girona2 – 0Elche
8 Nov 2022Elche1 – 2Girona
23 Aug 2020Girona0 – 1Elche
20 Aug 2020Elche0 – 0Girona
19 Jun 2020Elche1 – 0Girona
12 Oct 2019Girona0 – 2Elche
27 Jan 2017Elche1 – 0Girona
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 17 Apr 2026