La Liga· Kick-off : Monday, August 17, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche: 1-1 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Deportivo La Coruna 1-1 Elche. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Deportivo La Coruna (73%), while a draw was rated at only 22%. The final score ranked 5th among the most likely scorelines (6.2%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (18%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (29%): correct.
Match analysis
Deportivo La Coruna and Elche met on Monday, August 17, 2026, a La Liga, matchday 1 fixture. Venue: Estadio Municipal de Riazor, La Coruna. Before kick-off, our model gave Deportivo La Coruna a 73% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Elche 5%. On the correct score, 1-0 comes out on top (24.8%), followed by 2-0 (20.3%) and 0-0 (15.1%).
Over their last 5 matches, Deportivo La Coruna have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 5 and conceding 4. Elche are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (1 win, 4 draws), scoring 7 and conceding 6. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Deportivo La Coruna score 1.00 and concede 0.80 goals per game; Elche score 1.40 and concede 1.20.
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Deportivo La Coruna, 2 for Elche and 2 draws. In double chance terms, "Deportivo La Coruna or draw" stands at 95%, "Elche or draw" at 27% and "no draw" at 78%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Deportivo La Coruna – Elche. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (24.8%); the 5 scores below add up to 77% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Deportivo La Coruna 1-0 Elche | 24.8% |
| Deportivo La Coruna 2-0 Elche | 20.3% |
| Deportivo La Coruna 0-0 Elche | 15.1% |
| Deportivo La Coruna 3-0 Elche | 11.1% |
| Deportivo La Coruna 1-1 Elche | 6.2% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.64 expected goals for Deportivo La Coruna and 0.25 for Elche, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 29% and "both teams to score" at 18%. Few goals are expected here. Deportivo La Coruna keep a clean sheet in 78% of scenarios, Elche in 19%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Deportivo La Coruna expected goals | 1.64 |
| Elche expected goals | 0.25 |
| Both teams to score | 18% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 56% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 29% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 12% |
| Deportivo La Coruna clean sheet | 78% |
| Elche clean sheet | 19% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Deportivo La Coruna
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Real Madrid · Club Friendlies | 0-1 | L |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Genoa · Club Friendlies | 1-0 | W |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Fiorentina · Club Friendlies | 1-1 | D |
| Aug 1, 2026 | FC St. Pauli · Club Friendlies | 2-2 | D |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Lugo · Club Friendlies | 1-0 | W |
Elche
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Cordoba · Club Friendlies | 2-2 | D |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Al Ain · Club Friendlies | 2-2 | D |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Johor Darul Takzim FC · Club Friendlies | 0-0 | D |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Kaizer Chiefs · Club Friendlies | 2-1 | W |
| May 23, 2026 | Girona · La Liga | 1-1 | D |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deportivo La Coruna | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Elche | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-head
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Deportivo La Coruna, 2 for Elche and 2 draws.
Out and doubtful
Deportivo La Coruna
No absences reported.
Elche
No absences reported.
Other matches in this competition
- Alaves 3-0 GetafeAug 15, 2026
- Sevilla 2-1 Rayo VallecanoAug 15, 2026
- Racing Santander 2-2 VillarrealAug 16, 2026
- Espanyol 3-0 LevanteAug 16, 2026
- Atletico Madrid 2-0 MalagaAug 19, 2026
- Rayo Vallecano 1-1 AlavesAug 20, 2026
- Real Betis 1-0 Real SociedadAug 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Deportivo La Coruna a 73% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Elche 5%. Deportivo La Coruna are therefore favourites. Final score: 1-1.
What is the most likely correct score for Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche?
1-0 (24.8%), followed by 2-0 (20.3%), 0-0 (15.1%), 3-0 (11.1%) and 1-1 (6.2%).
Will both teams score in Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche?
The probability that both Deportivo La Coruna and Elche score is 18%. Deportivo La Coruna have a 78% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Elche 19%.
How many goals should we expect in Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche?
The model expects 1.89 goals (1.64 for Deportivo La Coruna, 0.25 for Elche). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 56%, over 2.5 goals 29%, over 3.5 goals 12%.
When and where is Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche played?
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), La Liga, matchday 1. Venue: Estadio Municipal de Riazor, La Coruna.
What form are Deportivo La Coruna and Elche in?
Deportivo La Coruna: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 4 conceded). Elche: 1 win, 4 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 6 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Deportivo La Coruna and Elche?
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Deportivo La Coruna, 2 for Elche and 2 draws.
What was the Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Deportivo La Coruna 1-1 Elche. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Deportivo La Coruna (73%), while a draw was rated at only 22%. The final score ranked 5th among the most likely scorelines (6.2%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (18%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (29%): correct.
How is the Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.64 for Deportivo La Coruna, 0.25 for Elche) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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