Espanyol team news

Espanyol are eighth after taking seven points from their first six La Liga matches.

They started September with a 1-1 draw against Sevilla and a 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Espanyol then lost 2-1 to Rayo Vallecano in their latest match.

Their unbeaten run against Elche stands at six matches, including a 1-0 home win in the corresponding fixture last season.

Elche team news

Elche have two draws and four defeats from six league matches.

They were beaten 3-2 by Real Madrid in their latest league game.

Elche drew 1-1 away to Athletic Bilbao on September 12.

They have not defeated Espanyol since January 2022.

Predicted lineups

Predicted, not official.

Espanyol (4-2-3-1): Dmitrovic; J Lopez, Riedel, Cabrera, Hinojo; Gonzalez, Exposito; Hernandez, Zaragoza, Hartman; R Fernandez.

Elche (4-4-1-1): Dituro; R Sanchez, Redondo, Chust, Revivo; Lemar, Neto, Aguado, Villar; Nino; Osorio.