Elche vs. Barcelona

Barcelona is having a fine campaign, but it has to head out on the road for this one. They're on a 6-2-5 run away from home while outscoring the home team just 26-20. That includes ties at 12th-ranked Espanyol, 11th-ranked Celta Vigo (3-3), 10th-ranked Osasuna (2-2), and 17th-ranked Granada (1-1). Elche has home-field here, and they prefer a slower pace, getting outscored 37-28 in 26 matches. Elche plays best at home (on a 5-4-7 run) and is outscoring visitors 20-19. The wagering value is on a deadlock. Take the DRAW.