Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Valencia CF vs Elche CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Valencia CF
2 – 1
Full Time
Elche CF
Sat 11 Dec 2021 · 17:30 UTC Estadio Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'
Maxi Gomez 34' Y
Y 41' Tete Morente
Y 42' Tete Morente
Daniel Wass 48' Y
Dimitri Foulquier 90' Y
Y 90' Enzo Roco

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Ignacio Iglesias
  • Referee Jorge Bueno
  • Referee Fernando Tresaco Escabosa
  • Referee Jose Gonzalez
  • Referee Luis Collado
  • Referee Jaime Latre

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
2021-12-11 Valencia CF 2–1 Elche CF 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
11 Dec Elche CF H 2–1 W
05 Dec RC Celta de Vigo A 2–1 W
27 Nov Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 1–1 D
21 Nov Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–0 D
07 Nov Club Atlético de Madrid H 3–3 D
30 Oct Villarreal CF H 2–0 W
Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Dec Valencia CF A 1–2 L
05 Dec Cadiz CF H 3–1 W
29 Nov CA Osasuna A 1–1 D
21 Nov Real Betis Balompié H 0–3 L
07 Nov RCD Mallorca A 2–2 D
30 Oct Real Madrid CF H 1–2 L

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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Mestalla!
  • 5' Elche CF have won 235 goals from 239 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' It looks surprising Valencia CF does not make any changes. Maxi Gomez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Toni Lato by Cristiano Piccini on 20 minute.
  • 23' Goncalo Guedes adds to his 0 season tally! Valencia CF lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 28' Elche CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 28.
  • 33' It’s high time Francisco Rodriguez made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 34' Maxi Gomez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
  • 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tete Morente on 41.
  • 42' Tete Morente was booked on 42.
  • 46' Elche CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pere Milla is hanging Tete Morente on the field on 46 minute.
  • 48' Daniel Wass catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 48.
  • 53' Dimitri Foulquier has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 316 appearances.
  • 58' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 61' Fidel makes way for Dario Benedetto at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Elche CF.
  • 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hugo Duro made 316 appearances and scored 38 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 71' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Elche CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 72' Time for substitution for Elche CF. Antonio Barragan is replaced by Josan Fernandez.
  • 73' Another substitution for Elche CF to replace Antonio Barragan by Josan Fernandez on 73 minute.
  • 75' Magnificent from Lucas Boye! That is 46 goals in 127 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 80' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and Elche CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 82' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Helder Costa is replaced by Denis Cheryshev on 82 minute.
  • 86' What a strike from Cristiano Piccini! The score is 2-1.
  • 88' Omar Mascarell makes way for Guido Carrillo at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Elche CF.
  • 90' Valencia CF make a change. Hugo Duro trudges off to be replaced by Yunus Musah on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Valencia CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • With this win, Valencia CF is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepe Bordalás

Elche CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Francisco Rodriguez

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

2021-12-11 Valencia CF 2–1 Elche CF 2021-01-30 Valencia CF 1–0 Elche CF 2020-10-23 Elche CF 2–1 Valencia CF

Valencia CF Form

2021-12-11 Valencia CF 2–1 Elche CF W 2021-12-05 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Valencia CF W 2021-11-27 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2021-11-21 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–0 Valencia CF D 2021-11-07 Valencia CF 3–3 Club Atlético de Madrid D 2021-10-30 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF W

Elche CF Form

2021-12-11 Valencia CF 2–1 Elche CF L 2021-12-05 Elche CF 3–1 Cadiz CF W 2021-11-29 CA Osasuna 1–1 Elche CF D 2021-11-21 Elche CF 0–3 Real Betis Balompié L 2021-11-07 RCD Mallorca 2–2 Elche CF D 2021-10-30 Elche CF 1–2 Real Madrid CF L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52 Elche CF xG
I would bet for: Valencia CF or Elche CF 75% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF41% Draw25% Elche CF34%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
67%
Draw or Elche CF
59%
Valencia CF or Elche CF
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF25% Draw45% Elche CF30%
Actual: Valencia CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.6%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Elche CF covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 18% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 20% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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