Espanol vs Elche prediction & probabilities (2026-09-18)

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Espanol vs Elche Shots

2026-09-18 · 20:00
Shots46.1%Over 24.5 shots
Best predictionOver 24.5 shots · 46.1%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
46%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Over 24.5 shots at 46.1%, its strongest read on the Shots market. The total-shots ladder runs from 58.9% for over 22.5 to 23.6% for over 28.5, with over 24.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 46.1%. On the shot count, Espanol are the model’s pick to have more shots at 65.0%, with a level count at 5.9%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Shots

Over 22.558.9%

Over 24.546.1%

Over 26.534.0%

Over 28.523.6%

Total shots, every line

Line Over Under
22.5 shots 58.9% 41.1%
24.5 shots 46.1% 53.9%
26.5 shots 34.0% 66.0%
28.5 shots 23.6% 76.4%

Who takes more shots

★ ModelEspanol65.0%

Level5.9%

Elche29.1%

Team shot lines

Espanol over 10.5

72.7%

Espanol over 12.5

56.2%

Espanol over 14.5

39.7%

Elche over 10.5

48.1%

Elche over 12.5

30.2%

Elche over 14.5

17.0%

Shot handicap

Espanol line Espanol Elche
-4.5 39.5% 60.5%
-2.5 52.3% 47.7%
-0.5 65.0% 35.0%
+0.5 70.9% 29.1%

Shots on target

Line Over Under
6.5 shots on target 73.7% 26.3%
7.5 shots on target 61.5% 38.5%
8.5 shots on target 48.6% 51.4%
9.5 shots on target 36.4% 63.6%

Recent shot volume

Espanol11.7 taken11.3 faced
Elche10.3 taken12.3 faced

Shots taken and faced per game over each side’s last 6 matches, from real match data.

First half / second half shots

Espanol (5 games)

5.2 / 5.4

Elche (5 games)

2.8 / 9.0

Shots taken before and after half-time, per game, over the games in brackets. The bar is the share taken in the first half. This is Understat shot data with the half-time split verified against the half-time score, counted separately from the match shot totals above, so the two can differ. A match where the split could not be verified is left out rather than guessed.

This season (2026/27)

10.6Espanol shots per game
11.8Espanol shots faced per game
5.2Espanol first-half shots
5.4Espanol second-half shots
11.8Elche shots per game
12.8Elche shots faced per game
2.8Elche first-half shots
9.0Elche second-half shots

Total shots follow which side is chasing the game, below are the model total-shot probabilities. More attempts are projected for Espanol.

In-depth analysis

46.1%Over 24.5 shots
65.0%Most shots: Espanol
56.2%Espanol over 12.5 shots
30.2%Elche over 12.5 shots
61.5%Over 7.5 on target

Split by side, Espanol over 12.5 shots sits at 56.2% and Elche at 30.2%. This season Espanol have averaged 10.6 shots a game and Elche 11.8. Espanol take 5.2 shots before half-time and 5.4 after, Elche 2.8 and 9.0.

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 46.1% on Shots, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The Volume ReaderEspanol are the pick to have more shots at 65.0%, the side controlling territory usually gets the attempts.
The Clock WatcherEspanol average 5.2 shots in the first half and 5.4 in the second, so their volume builds as the game opens up.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 24.5 shots: over sits at 46.1%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many shots in Espanol vs Elche?
The model rates over 24.5 total shots at 46.1% for Espanol vs Elche.

Which team will have more shots in Espanol vs Elche?
The model rates Espanol to take more shots at 65.0%.

Do Espanol shoot more in the first or second half?
Espanol average 5.2 shots before half-time and 5.4 after, this season.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Shots accuracy

How our Shots calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

58.8%Best Shots call, hit rate
0.0349Calibration error
50,305Matches graded

In 16,699 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Shots actually happened 47.0% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 17 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Shots calls

The model’s most recent graded Shots predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 50.0%✗ 50.1%✗ 55.9%✓ 53.8%✗ 50.6%✗ 53.7%✓ 60.0%✗ 62.6%✓ 54.8%✗ 62.8%
4 of 10 recent calls hit.
Leeds vs Newcastle2026-09-14Under 24.5 50.0%Hit
Villarreal vs Betis2026-09-14Under 24.5 50.1%Miss
Como vs Parma2026-09-14Under 24.5 55.9%Miss
Torino vs Roma2026-09-14Under 24.5 53.8%Hit
Inter vs Udinese2026-09-14Under 24.5 50.6%Miss

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