Elche returned to La Liga after finishing second in the Segunda Division last season, and under Eder Sarabia, they have quietly exceeded expectations, Softfootball reported. Sitting 10th in the table with 23 points from 19 matches, Los Franjiverdes are just six points off the European places and comfortably clear of the relegation zone. Their season has been built on balance rather than flair, with five wins, eight draws and six defeats shaping a steady campaign.
Home form has been the backbone of Elche’s progress. They have lost just once in 10 league matches at the Martínez Valero, recording five wins and four draws in front of their supporters.
Even when facing top opposition, Elche have remained competitive, as seen in Barcelona’s 3-1 league victory, which sparked Barcelona Fans React to 3–1 Win Over Elche: Joy, Frustration, and Hope, reflecting both respect and frustration at Elche’s resilience.
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Despite a narrow 2-1 Copa del Rey defeat to Real Betis, Elche followed that with a solid 1-1 league draw against Valencia, underlining their ability to compete consistently at the top-flight level.
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Sevilla arrive under mounting pressure after four straight defeats in all competitions, including three consecutive La Liga losses against Real Madrid, Levante and Celta Vigo. Matías Almeyda’s side sit 16th with 20 points and are only three points above the relegation zone. Away from home, Los Nervionenses have struggled, losing five of their nine league matches on the road this season.
Historically, Sevilla have had the upper hand in this fixture, losing just 14 of their last 51 meetings with Elche in all competitions. However, the last two encounters have ended level, including a 2-2 draw earlier this season between Elche and Sevilla, suggesting a more even contest this time around.
Team news
Elche will be without Hector Fort, Rafa Mir and Pedro Bigas, while Andre Silva and John Donald face late fitness tests. Mir’s absence is significant after scoring six goals this season, meaning Alvaro Rodriguez is expected to lead the line, with Grady Diangana supporting in attack. Sevilla are missing Ruben Vargas, Cesar Azpilicueta and Alfon Gonzalez through injury, while Marcao is suspended. Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke are also unavailable due to AFCON duty with Nigeria.
Possible lineups
Elche possible starting lineup:
Pena; Chust, Affengruber, Petrot; Nunez, Neto, Febas, Aguado, Valera; Diangana; Rodriguez
Sevilla possible starting lineup:
Vlachodimos; Carmona, Gudelj, Salas; Sanchez, Agoume, Mendy, Oso; Sow; Romero, Fernandez
Ahead of the match, Elche also shared a moment of attacking quality on their X handle,
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Prediction
Elche’s impressive home form gives them a clear edge against a Sevilla side low on confidence. While a draw would not shock, the hosts look better equipped to grind out a narrow victory.
Where to watch
The La Liga clash between Elche and Sevilla will take place on Monday, January 19, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 12:00 PM local time in Spain and 3:00 PM ET in the United States. Fans around the world will be able to follow the match through different TV channels and streaming platforms depending on their location.
In the United States, the game will be shown on ESPN Deportes, with live streaming available on ESPN+, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream. UK viewers can watch the match on Premier Sports 1, with streaming options possibly available via Disney+. In Spain, the fixture will be broadcast live on DAZN ES.
Elsewhere, viewers in Malta can tune in via TSN Malta 4, while Fast Sports will carry the match in Armenia. In some regions, international streaming platforms such as bet365, Caliente, and 1xBet may also provide live coverage, subject to local availability.
