Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

Primera Division · 2020-21
Valencia CF
1 – 0
Full Time
Elche CF
Sat 30 Jan 2021 · 17:30 UTC Estadio de Mestalla HT 45+1' · FT 45+6'
Y 3' Gonzalo Verdu
Y 33' Antonio Barragan
Y 42' Tete Morente
Y 48' Ivan Marcone
Y 65' Diego Gonzalez
Daniel Wass 70' Y
Y 74' Emiliano Rigoni
Y 90' Victor Rodriguez

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs Elche CF — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.

Match Details

  • Referee Javier Estrada
  • Referee Pablo Gonzalez
  • Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
  • Referee Ruben Ruiperez
  • Referee Israel Barcena

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 7 21
2 Club Atlético de Madrid 7 16
3 Real Betis Balompié 7 16
4 Real Madrid CF 7 15
5 Sevilla FC 7 13
6 Deportivo Alavés 7 11
7 RC Deportivo La Coruña 7 10
8 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 10
9 CA Osasuna 7 8
10 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 8
11 Villarreal CF 7 8
12 Athletic Club 6 8
13 Getafe CF 7 8
14 RC Celta de Vigo 7 7
15 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 7
16 Real Racing Club de Santander 7 7
17 Levante UD 6 5
18 Elche CF 7 5
19 Valencia CF 7 4
20 Málaga CF 7 3

Head-to-Head

4
2
2
Valencia CF 8 games · Avg 2.1 goals Elche CF
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-30 Valencia CF 1–0 Elche CF 2020-10-23 Elche CF 2–1 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jan Elche CF H 1–0 W
24 Jan Club Atlético de Madrid A 1–3 L
21 Jan CA Osasuna H 1–1 D
10 Jan Real Valladolid CF A 1–0 W
04 Jan Cadiz CF H 1–1 D
30 Dec Granada CF A 1–2 L
Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jan Valencia CF A 0–1 L
24 Jan FC Barcelona H 0–2 L
19 Jan Real Valladolid CF A 2–2 D
11 Jan Getafe CF H 1–3 L
03 Jan Athletic Club A 0–1 L
30 Dec Real Madrid CF H 1–1 D

Season Stats

Valencia CF Elche CF
#19 Position #18
4 Points 5
7 Played 7
1 / 1 / 5 W / D / L 1 / 2 / 4
4 Scored 11
13 Conceded 17
-9 GD -6
0.57 PPG 0.71
14% Win % 14%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
0% Clean Sheets
Elche CF this season

Valencia CF are 19th (4 pts). Elche CF are 18th (5 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Valencia CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Elche CF
0-15
–/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Elche CF
Fer Nino 5 G
Buba 1 G
Marc Aguado 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio de Mestalla. Valencia CF are looking to make home advantage count against Elche CF.
  • 3' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gonzalo Verdu.
  • 8' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Elche CF that had 239 games and scored 235 goals.
  • 13' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 18' Elche CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 22' A stunning finish from Daniel Wass — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 32' Valencia CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 33' A moment of madness from Antonio Barragan on 33 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Elche CF will be frustrated.
  • 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 42' It’s a booking for Elche CF player. Tete Morente gets a Yellow card.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Miguel Angel. He replaces Josan Fernandez on 46 minute.
  • 48' Ivan Marcone picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Emiliano Rigoni, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Mestalla with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 58' With 0 assists to his name this season, Josan Fernandez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Valencia CF.
  • 63' 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.
  • 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Diego Gonzalez on 65 minutes.
  • 70' Daniel Wass is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
  • 74' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Emiliano Rigoni.
  • 74' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Manu Vallejo is withdrawn and Lee Kangin gets his opportunity.
  • 77' The Elche CF bench stirs into life. Emiliano Rigoni is withdrawn and Guido Carrillo gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Elche CF ring the changes. Raul Guti has done his job and it is now time for Victor Rodriguez to step up.
  • 86' Valencia CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Elche CF backline.
  • 87' Yunus Musah has so much to prove this time. He replaces Goncalo Guedes on 87 minute.
  • 90' The referee shows Elche CF player a Yellow card on 90.
  • 1-0 the final result. Elche CF will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Javi Gracia

Elche CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorge Almirón

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Goncalo Guedes 2
Edinson Cavani 2
Pere Milla 2
Gonzalo Verdu 2
Daniel Wass 1
Cristiano Piccini 1
Lucas Boye 1
Hugo Guillamon 1

Head to Head

2021-01-30 Valencia CF 1–0 Elche CF 2020-10-23 Elche CF 2–1 Valencia CF

Valencia CF Form

2021-01-30 Valencia CF 1–0 Elche CF W 2021-01-24 Club Atlético de Madrid 3–1 Valencia CF L 2021-01-21 Valencia CF 1–1 CA Osasuna D 2021-01-10 Real Valladolid CF 0–1 Valencia CF W 2021-01-04 Valencia CF 1–1 Cadiz CF D 2020-12-30 Granada CF 2–1 Valencia CF L

Elche CF Form

2021-01-30 Valencia CF 1–0 Elche CF L 2021-01-24 Elche CF 0–2 FC Barcelona L 2021-01-19 Real Valladolid CF 2–2 Elche CF D 2021-01-11 Elche CF 1–3 Getafe CF L 2021-01-03 Athletic Club 1–0 Elche CF L 2020-12-30 Elche CF 1–1 Real Madrid CF D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.1 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31 Elche CF xG
I would bet for: Valencia CF or Elche CF 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF38% Draw28% Elche CF34%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
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

Valencia CF or Draw
66%
Draw or Elche CF
62%
Valencia CF or Elche CF
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF22% Draw50% Elche CF28%
Actual: Valencia CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.1%
0 – 1
10.7%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Elche CF covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 18% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 21% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
28% ✗
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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