Elche CF vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Elche CF vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Estadio Martinez Valero.
- Elche CF 12 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Guillermo Cuadra
- Referee David Medie
- Referee Albert Avalos
- Referee Jose Garrido
- Referee Ivan Masso Granado
- Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | Valencia CF | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | Girona FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Apr | CA Osasuna | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | FC Barcelona | H | 0–4 | L |
| 19 Mar | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | Elche CF | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Sevilla FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Apr | UD Almeria | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Apr | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Mar | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Mar | CA Osasuna | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Elche CF | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #19 |
| 10 | Points | 9 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 4 / 6 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 7 |
| 14 | Scored | 8 |
| 20 | Conceded | 20 |
| -6 | GD | -12 |
| 0.83 | PPG | 0.75 |
| 17% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Elche CF this season
Elche CF this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
Elche CF are 18th (10 pts). Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Elche CF
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
4/3
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Elche CF
| Fer Nino | 6 G |
| German Valera | 2 G |
| Buba | 1 G |
| Marc Aguado | 1 G |
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio Martinez Valero. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ruben Baraja might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Elche CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 14' Yunus Musah was booked on 14.
- 17' Lautaro Blanco gets the nod from Elche CF. He replaces Pedro Bigas and will look to change the dynamic.
- 19' A stunning finish from Samuel — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 24' Valencia CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 24.
- 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 34' 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.
- 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 42' GOAL! Gonzalo Verdu fires home to make it 0-2!
- 43' Gonzalo Verdu adds to his 0 season tally! Valencia CF lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 46' Gonzalo Verdu makes way for Enzo Roco at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Elche CF.
- 47' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for John Nwankwo on 47 minutes.
- 52' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Elche CF and Valencia CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 57' Elche CF are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Valencia CF's shape.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Enzo Roco on 62 minutes.
- 64' The Elche CF manager makes a substitution. Raul Guti departs to be replaced by Alex Collado.
- 69' Elche CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 72' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Edinson Cavani is replaced by Alberto Mari on 72 minute.
- 77' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Elche CF and Valencia CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 78' A tactical swap from Elche CF — Josan Fernandez on, Tete Morente off on 78 minutes.
- 80' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Yunus Musah is replaced by Diego Lopez Noguerol on 80 minute.
- 84' That is a Yellow card for Elche CF. Carlos Clerc will be fuming at that decision.
- 89' Elche CF have won 248 goals from 247 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 90' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Mouctar Diakhaby by Eray Comert on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Valencia CF players.
Lineups
Elche CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 16
-
10
Pere Milla ↓ Nicolas Fernandez 64'
-
6
Pedro Bigas ↓ Lautaro Blanco 17'
- 23
-
5
Gonzalo Verdu ↓ Enzo Roco 46'
- 13
-
8
Raul Guti ↓ Alex Collado 64'
- 9
-
11
Tete Morente ↓ Josan Fernandez 78'
- 26
Bench
- 1
- 12
- 4
-
17
Josan Fernandez ↑ 78'
-
15
Alex Collado ↑ 64'
-
3
Enzo Roco ↑ 46'
- 7
-
2
Lautaro Blanco ↑ 17'
- 24
-
22
Nicolas Fernandez ↑ 64'
- 18
Coach
Sebastián Beccacece
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Edinson Cavani ↓ Alberto Mari 72'
-
12
Mouctar Diakhaby ↓ Eray Comert 90'
- 5
- 14
- 20
- 25
- 18
- 16
- 15
- 4
-
17
Nico Gonzalez ↓ Javier Guerra 46'
Bench
- 23
-
3
Toni Lato ↑ 72'
- 1
-
24
Eray Comert ↑ 90'
- 6
- 21
-
40
Diego Lopez Noguerol ↑ 80'
- 33
- 34
-
36
Javier Guerra ↑ 46'
-
46
Alberto Mari ↑ 72'
Coach
Ruben Baraja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pere Milla | 2 |
| Gonzalo Verdu | 2 |
| Goncalo Guedes | 2 |
| Edinson Cavani | 2 |
| Toni Lato | 1 |
| Fidel | 1 |
| Samuel | 1 |
| Josan Fernandez | 1 |
Head to Head
Elche CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15
Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Elche CF or Valencia CF 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Elche CF or Draw
61%
Draw or Valencia CF
69%
Elche CF or Valencia CF
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.1%
0 – 1
10.2%
1 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Elche CF
| Handicap | Elche CF covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.