Thursday , 2 July 2026

Elche CF vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2020-21
Elche CF
2 – 1
Full Time
Valencia CF
Fri 23 Oct 2020 · 19:00 UTC Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero HT 45+1' · FT 45+7'
Y 45' Gabriel Paulista
Raul Guti 77' Y
Josema Sanche 77' Y
Fidel 86' Y
Antonio Barragan 90' Y
Y 90' Toni Lato

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Alberola Rojas
  • Referee Daniel Palencia
  • Referee Cesar Soto
  • Referee Carlos Alvarez
  • Referee Alvaro Carreno

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

2
2
4
Elche CF 8 games · Avg 2.1 goals Valencia CF
Last 5 meetings
2020-10-23 Elche CF 2–1 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Valencia CF H 2–1 W
18 Oct Deportivo Alaves A 2–0 W
03 Oct SD Huesca H 0–0 D
30 Sep SD Eibar A 1–0 W
26 Sep Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 0–3 L
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Elche CF A 1–2 L
18 Oct Villarreal CF A 1–2 L
03 Oct Real Betis Balompie H 0–2 L
29 Sep Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 1–0 W
26 Sep SD Huesca H 1–1 D
19 Sep RC Celta de Vigo A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Elche CF Valencia CF
#13 Position #9
43 Points 49
38 Played 38
10 / 13 / 15 W / D / L 13 / 10 / 15
49 Scored 46
57 Conceded 55
-8 GD -9
1.13 PPG 1.29
26% Win % 34%

Key Stats

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

Elche CF are 13th (43 pts). Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Elche CF and Valencia CF is underway.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 19' Josan Fernandez does the damage! The net is bulging and Elche CF surge ahead!
  • 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 29' Valencia CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Elche CF and Valencia CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 37' Brilliant from the ! Fidel makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 37.
  • 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Elche CF in their trying to find a way past Valencia CF's compact .
  • 45' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Gabriel Paulista will be fuming at that decision.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Steven Lucumi as he leaves the pitch. Tete Morente steps in for Elche CF.
  • 51' Elche CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valencia CF backline.
  • 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ivan Marcone made 175 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 60' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Mouctar Diakhaby is replaced by Hugo Guillamon on 60 minute.
  • 63' Time for substitution for Elche CF. Emiliano Rigoni is replaced by Youssouf Kone.
  • 68' Lee Kangin is replacing Gaya for the Valencia CF side.
  • 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. Elche CF and Valencia CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 74' Toni Lato is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 77' Elche CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 82' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Elche CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 86' Fidel picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 86' Jason gets the nod from Valencia CF. He replaces Yunus Musah and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Guti makes way for Omenuke Mfulu at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Elche CF.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Antonio Barragan on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Elche CF will be frustrated.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Elche CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorge Almirón

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Javi Gracia

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59 Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF50% Draw26% Valencia CF24%
Actual: Elche CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Elche CF or Draw
75%
Draw or Valencia CF
50%
Elche CF or Valencia CF
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Elche CF33% Draw46% Valencia CF21%
Actual: Elche CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
8.1%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Elche CF

Handicap Elche CF covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 21% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 16% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Elche CF keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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