Sunday , 16 August 2026

Elche CF vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2025-26
Elche CF
1 – 0
Full Time
Valencia CF
Sat 11 Apr 2026 · 14:15 UTC Estadio Martinez Valero 27,795 HT 45' · FT 45'
Lucas Cepeda 73' 1–0
Buba 59' Y
Y 63' Guido Rodriguez

Overview

Match Preview

Elche CF vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Estadio Martinez Valero.

Match Details

  • Referee Francisco Hernandez Maeso (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Ivan Masso Granado
  • Assistant 2 Abraham Perez Dapia (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

2
2
4
Elche CF 8 games · Avg 2.1 goals Valencia CF
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-11 Elche CF 1–0 Valencia CF 2026-01-10 Valencia CF 1–1 Elche CF 2023-04-23 Elche CF 0–2 Valencia CF 2022-10-15 Valencia CF 2–2 Elche CF 2022-03-19 Elche CF 0–1 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Apr Valencia CF H 1–0 W
03 Apr Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 0–1 L
21 Mar RCD Mallorca H 2–1 W
14 Mar Real Madrid CF A 1–4 L
08 Mar Villarreal CF A 1–2 L
01 Mar RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 2–2 D
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Apr Elche CF A 0–1 L
05 Apr RC Celta de Vigo H 2–3 L
21 Mar Sevilla FC A 2–0 W
14 Mar Real Oviedo A 0–1 L
08 Mar Deportivo Alavés H 3–2 W
01 Mar CA Osasuna H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Elche CF Valencia CF
#19 Position #15
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Elche CF are 19th (0 pts). Valencia CF are 15th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Elche CF is hosting Valencia CF for another epic battle.
  • 5' Gaya is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valencia CF so far.
  • 10' Valencia CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' Hugo Duro, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Carlos Corberán will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 40' Elche CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 50' Stole Dimitrievski has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 55' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 59' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Buba on 59 minutes.
  • 60' The crowd applauds Luis Rioja as he leaves the pitch. Diego Lopez steps in for Valencia CF.
  • 61' Another change for Valencia CF made on 61 minute. Umar Sadiq leaves to be changed by Hugo Duro.
  • 63' Valencia CF player sees a card in front of him.
  • 64' The whistle greets Andre Silva as he departs to be replaced by Alvaro Rodriguez.
  • 69' Elche CF have won 232 goals from 236 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Gonzalo Villar as he leaves the pitch. Adria Pedrosa steps in for Elche CF.
  • 73' A stunning finish from Lucas Cepeda — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 75' Valencia CF ring the changes. Eray Comert has done his job and it is now time for Pepelu to step up.
  • 80' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 80 minutes.
  • 81' A change in the Valencia CF ranks — Lucas Beltran exits the field as Arnaut Danjuma enters on 81.
  • 82' The whistle greets German Valera as he departs to be replaced by Victor Chust.
  • 87' Elche CF currently sit 18 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Elche CF 1-0 Valencia CF.

Lineups

Elche CF Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eder Sarabia

Valencia CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlos Corberán

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Edinson Cavani 2
Pere Milla 2
Gonzalo Verdu 2
Goncalo Guedes 2
Cristiano Piccini 1
Lucas Boye 1
Hugo Guillamon 1
Giorgi Mamardashvili 1

Head to Head

2026-04-11 Elche CF 1–0 Valencia CF 2026-01-10 Valencia CF 1–1 Elche CF 2023-04-23 Elche CF 0–2 Valencia CF 2022-10-15 Valencia CF 2–2 Elche CF 2022-03-19 Elche CF 0–1 Valencia CF

Elche CF Form

2026-04-11 Elche CF 1–0 Valencia CF W 2026-04-03 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–0 Elche CF L 2026-03-21 Elche CF 2–1 RCD Mallorca W 2026-03-14 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Elche CF L 2026-03-08 Villarreal CF 2–1 Elche CF L 2026-03-01 Elche CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

Valencia CF Form

2026-04-11 Elche CF 1–0 Valencia CF L 2026-04-05 Valencia CF 2–3 RC Celta de Vigo L 2026-03-21 Sevilla FC 0–2 Valencia CF W 2026-03-14 Real Oviedo 1–0 Valencia CF L 2026-03-08 Valencia CF 3–2 Deportivo Alavés W 2026-03-01 Valencia CF 1–0 CA Osasuna W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.52 Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.46 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 91% + Under — clean sheet likely 83%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Elche CF33% Draw44% Valencia CF23%
Actual: Elche CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes17% 0% No83%
Avg goals/match: 0.98
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 60%
40%
± 1.5 27%
73%
± 2.5 9%
91%
± 3.5 2%
98%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Elche CF or Draw
76%
Draw or Valencia CF
67%
Elche CF or Valencia CF
56%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF14% Draw74% Valencia CF12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
40.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
15.3%
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
3.4%
2 – 1
2.6%
1 – 2
2.3%
2 – 2
0.8%
3 – 0
0.7%
0 – 3
0.5%
3 – 1
0.5%

Asian Handicap — Elche CF

Handicap Elche CF covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 20% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 18% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Elche CF keeps clean sheet
63% ✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
60% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.