La Liga
Santander vs 
Elche Cards
Result
Settled, final score 3-2. We don’t store the live count for this market, so there is no graded verdict here.
model probability
Expert AI analysis
The model makes Over 3.5 cards at 63.8%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Across the lines, the model goes from 81.0% for over 2.5 to 28.5% for over 5.5, with over 4.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 45.0%. On the card count, Elche are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 45.1%, with a level count at 19.2%. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.
Cards (bookings)
Total cards, every line
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 cards | 81.0% | 19.0% |
| 3.5 cards | 63.8% | 36.2% |
| 4.5 cards | 45.0% | 55.0% |
| 5.5 cards | 28.5% | 71.5% |
Who picks up more cards
Team card lines
60.8%
34.4%
67.1%
41.2%
Card handicap
| Santander line | Santander | Elche |
|---|---|---|
| -1.5 | 19.8% | 80.2% |
| -0.5 | 35.7% | 64.3% |
| +0.5 | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| +1.5 | 72.7% | 27.3% |
Red card
Fouls
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 20.5 fouls | 85.2% | 14.8% |
| 22.5 fouls | 75.3% | 24.7% |
| 24.5 fouls | 63.1% | 36.9% |
The discipline market is less analysed than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Santander vs Elche. The model leans toward Elche for the most cards.
In-depth analysis
63.8%Over 3.5 cards15.8%Any red card60.8%Santander over 1.5 cards67.1%Elche over 1.5 cards75.3%Over 22.5 foulsSplit by side, Santander over 1.5 cards sits at 60.8% and Elche at 67.1%. A red card for either side is rated at 15.8% (Santander 7.5%, Elche 9.0%).
These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. The track record is public, misses included.
Model lenses
Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.
FAQ
How many cards in Santander vs Elche?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 63.8% for Santander vs Elche.
Will there be a red card in Santander vs Elche?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 15.8%.
Which team will pick up more cards in Santander vs Elche?
Before kickoff, the model rated Elche to pick up more cards at 45.1%, with a level count at 19.2%.
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.
Cards accuracy
How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.
In 10,079 matches we rated like this one (60–70%), Cards actually happened 65.7% of the time.
Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →
Our last 10 Cards calls
The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.
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