Thursday , 2 July 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 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
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 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)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
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' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Gaya suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hugo Duro, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Martinez Valero with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 25' Thierry Correia has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 46 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 40' The travelling Valencia CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Largie Ramazani made 409 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 50' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Elche CF winning 50% of all matches.
  • 55' 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.
  • 59' Elche CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 59.
  • 60' Diego Lopez is replacing Luis Rioja for the Valencia CF side.
  • 61' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Umar Sadiq is replaced by Hugo Duro on 61 minute.
  • 63' The referee calls foul for Guido Rodriguez. He receives a card.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Alvaro Rodriguez. He replaces Andre Silva on 64 minute.
  • 69' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 69 minutes.
  • 72' Adria Pedrosa is replacing Gonzalo Villar for the Elche CF side.
  • 73' Goal! Lucas Cepeda scores his 1 goal in 16 matches.
  • 75' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Eray Comert departs to be replaced by Pepelu.
  • 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Elche CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 81' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Lucas Beltran departs to be replaced by Arnaut Danjuma.
  • 82' The Elche CF manager makes a substitution. German Valera departs to be replaced by Victor Chust.
  • 87' Elche CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 87.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.

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
Goncalo Guedes 2
Edinson Cavani 2
Pere Milla 2
Gonzalo Verdu 2
Fidel 1
Samuel 1
Josan Fernandez 1
Lucas Cepeda 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 Alaves W 2026-03-01 Valencia CF 1–0 CA Osasuna W

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

✓ Correct
Elche CF42% Draw29% Valencia CF29%
Actual: Elche CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
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

✓ Correct
Elche CF28% Draw50% Valencia CF22%
Actual: 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.