Elche vs Real Madrid prediction 15.09.2026 | La Liga

Elche enters this one on the back of a hard-fought 1-1 draw away at Athletic Club. Los Franjiverdes are enduring a brutal start to the campaign, sitting 19th with just two points from five La Liga games following their 15^th place finish last season.

Martín Anselmi’s men have found the 2026-27 cruel. Their home form is equally worrying, stuck on a two-match losing streak at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero after the 5-0 and 3-2 defeats to Barcelona and Real Sociedad respectively.

Honestly, it's tough to watch them struggle. Bright spot? Fer Niño has been their main man, contributing two goals in five league games so this season.

However, Anselmi will have to cope without the injured Yago Santiago, meaning their tactical depth is stretched to the limit against the champions.

Real Madrid prepares for this one on the back of a convincing 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano. Los Blancos have bounced back perfectly, collecting four wins from their opening five La Liga fixtures after a fierce title charge last season.

José Mourinho’s men look absolutely terrifying when they click. However, their away form shows a bit of vulnerability after a narrow 1-0 defeat at Real Betis balanced out their lone 2-1 road win against Espanyol.

I honestly think they get a bit complacent on travel days, having lost two of their last four away league games without scoring. Up front, Kylian Mbappé is already the main man, continuing his fine form with a clinical brace on Friday night.

With Eduardo Camavinga managing a minor knock, the midfield depth will be tested, but they still possess more than enough star power to cruise through.