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 38 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 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 | 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
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 Atletico de Madrid | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Mar | CA Osasuna | H | 1–0 | W |
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)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Elche CF are 13th (43 pts). Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Elche CF to score. At the same time, Valencia CF does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Valencia CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Valencia CF have won 398 goals from 422 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 14' It’s a booking for Valencia CF player. Yunus Musah gets a Yellow card.
- 17' Lautaro Blanco is replacing Pedro Bigas for the Elche CF side.
- 19' What composure from Samuel! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 24' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 29' A quiet spell here at Estadio Martinez Valero. Elche CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
- 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ruben Baraja might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' Gonzalo Verdu has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 42 minutes.
- 43' A stunning finish from Gonzalo Verdu — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' A change in the Elche CF ranks — Gonzalo Verdu exits the field as Enzo Roco enters on 46.
- 47' John Nwankwo was booked on 47.
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' Yunus Musah is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Valencia CF tonight.
- 62' Controversy at the stadium! Enzo Roco argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Alex Collado. He replaces Raul Guti on 64 minute.
- 69' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 72' Another change for Valencia CF made on 72 minute. Edinson Cavani leaves to be changed by Alberto Mari.
- 77' 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.
- 78' The whistle greets Tete Morente as he departs to be replaced by Josan Fernandez.
- 80' Yunus Musah makes way for Diego Lopez Noguerol at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
- 84' Poor challenge from Carlos Clerc. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 89' Valencia CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 90' Mouctar Diakhaby makes way for Eray Comert at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
- With this win, Valencia CF is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
|---|---|
| Edinson Cavani | 2 |
| Pere Milla | 2 |
| Gonzalo Verdu | 2 |
| Goncalo Guedes | 2 |
| Lucas Boye | 1 |
| Hugo Guillamon | 1 |
| Giorgi Mamardashvili | 1 |
| Toni Lato | 1 |
Head to Head
Elche CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17
Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Elche CF or Valencia CF 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Elche CF or Draw
56%
Draw or Valencia CF
72%
Elche CF or Valencia CF
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Elche CF
| Handicap | Elche CF covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

