Elche CF vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2025-26 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 Francisco Hernandez Maeso (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Ivan Masso Granado
- Assistant 2 Abraham Perez Dapia (Spain)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Alaves | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 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 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
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 10
-
9
Andre Silva ↓ Alvaro Rodriguez 64'
-
12
Gonzalo Villar ↓ Adria Pedrosa 72'
- 14
- 15
- 21
-
11
German Valera ↓ Victor Chust 82'
- 1
- 22
-
16
Martim Neto ↓ Lucas Cepeda 72'
-
42
Buba ↓ John Chetauya 64'
Bench
- 17
-
23
Victor Chust ↑ 82'
- 5
-
18
John Chetauya ↑ 64'
- 45
-
20
Alvaro Rodriguez ↑ 64'
- 13
-
3
Adria Pedrosa ↑ 72'
-
24
Lucas Cepeda ↑ 72'
- 31
Coach
Eder Sarabia
Valencia CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
14
Gaya ↓ Jesus Vazquez Alcalde 75'
-
11
Luis Rioja ↓ Diego Lopez 60'
- 1
-
24
Eray Comert ↓ Pepelu 75'
-
6
Umar Sadiq ↓ Hugo Duro 61'
- 23
-
15
Lucas Beltran ↓ Arnaut Danjuma 81'
- 12
- 2
- 17
- 5
Bench
-
7
Arnaut Danjuma ↑ 81'
- 22
- 13
-
9
Hugo Duro ↑ 61'
- 19
-
18
Pepelu ↑ 75'
- 20
- 10
-
21
Jesus Vazquez Alcalde ↑ 75'
- 26
- 8
-
16
Diego Lopez ↑ 60'
Coach
Carlos Corberán
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Goncalo Guedes | 2 |
| Edinson Cavani | 2 |
| Pere Milla | 2 |
| Gonzalo Verdu | 2 |
| Cristiano Piccini | 1 |
| Lucas Boye | 1 |
| Hugo Guillamon | 1 |
| Giorgi Mamardashvili | 1 |
Head to Head
Elche CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.32
Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Elche CF or Valencia CF 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Elche CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.43
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 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Elche CF or Draw
71%
Draw or Valencia CF
58%
Elche CF or Valencia CF
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Elche CF
| Handicap | Elche CF covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.