RC Deportivo de La Coruna — Elche CF: Win probabilities, 17.08.2026
Final result
Win probabilities
Outcome probabilities after removing the bookmaker margin
Markets
All calculated markets
| Market | Selection | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Double chance | 1X | 74.0% |
| 12 | 68.5% | |
| X2 | 57.4% | |
| Both teams to score | Yes/No | 51.1% / 48.9% |
| Totals 0.5 | Over/Under | 89.0% / 11.0% |
| Totals 1.5 | Over/Under | 72.4% / 27.6% |
| Totals 2.5 | Over/Under | 44.2% / 55.8% |
| Totals 3.5 | Over/Under | 23.0% / 77.0% |
| Totals 4.5 | Over/Under | 10.1% / 89.9% |
| Totals 5.5 | Over/Under | 3.8% / 96.2% |
Score probability heatmap
Home goals run vertically; away goals run horizontally
Match preview
RC Deportivo de La Coruna host Elche CF in LaLiga on 17 August 2026, with the home side holding a slight but credible advantage in the pre-match assessment. The outlook points towards a competitive contest rather than a clear mismatch, and home advantage gives RC Deportivo de La Coruna the stronger platform. Elche CF should remain involved, particularly if they can keep the game balanced and limit the hosts’ opportunities in the decisive areas.
The expected tempo suggests a medium-scoring match, although neither side is clearly favoured to score consistently throughout. Both teams scoring is considered an even proposition, which reflects the uncertainty around how open the match will become. The main reading is therefore a result that leans towards RC Deportivo de La Coruna without ruling out a draw. Elche CF have a viable route to taking something from the fixture, while the hosts appear better placed to avoid defeat and make their home advantage count.
What matters before kick-off
Elche CF to miss Diangana and Yago Santiago
Elche CF head coach Martín Anselmi confirmed that Grady Diangana and Yago Santiago are ruled out of the season opener against RC Deportivo de La Coruña due to injuries.
RC Deportivo return to top flight after 8 years
RC Deportivo de La Coruña play their first Spanish top-flight match after an eight-year absence, hosting Elche CF at the Estadio Abanca-Riazor.
AI collected this context from public sources; it does not change the mathematical probabilities.
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