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

Primera Division · 2021-22
2 1
Full Time
Sat 11 Dec 2021 · 17:30 UTC Estadio Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs Elche CFLa 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

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

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
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
#14 Position #18
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Valencia CF are 14th (0 pts). Elche CF are 18th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Valencia CF and Elche CF get this one started.
  • 5' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' Ivan Marcone has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' Edgar Badia has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' Another change for Valencia CF made on 20 minute. Toni Lato leaves to be changed by Cristiano Piccini.
  • 23' Magnificent from Goncalo Guedes! That is 37 goals in 422 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 28' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 33' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Elche CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 34' Poor challenge from Maxi Gomez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 39' Hugo Duro is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Elche CF so far.
  • 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tete Morente.
  • 42' Elche CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 42.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Elche CF. Tete Morente is replaced by Pere Milla.
  • 48' Daniel Wass picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 58' Tete Morente has been relatively quiet despite scoring 22 goals in his last 236 appearances.
  • 61' The Elche CF manager makes a substitution. Fidel departs to be replaced by Dario Benedetto.
  • 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and Elche CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 71' With 0 assists to his name this season, Omar Mascarell is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Elche CF.
  • 72' Another change for Elche CF made on 72 minute. Antonio Barragan leaves to be changed by Josan Fernandez.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Elche CFJosan Fernandez on, Antonio Barragan off on 73 minutes.
  • 75' The Argentina Lucas Boye breaks the deadlock on 75 minutes. 1-1!
  • 80' Elche CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 82' Denis Cheryshev has so much to prove this time. He replaces Helder Costa on 82 minute.
  • 86' Cristiano Piccini does the damage! The net is bulging and Valencia CF surge ahead!
  • 88' It is a substitution in Elche CF team. Omar Mascarell is replaced by Guido Carrillo on 88 minute.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Hugo Duro as he leaves the pitch. Yunus Musah steps in for Valencia CF.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Dimitri Foulquier is booked for Valencia CF — Yellow card on 90.
  • Elche CF will have plenty to reflect on. Valencia CF were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.84 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59 Elche CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 82% + Valencia CF or Draw 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF44% Draw35% Elche CF21%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes27% 0% No73%
Avg goals/match: 1.43
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 74%
26%
± 1.5 43%
57%
± 2.5 18%
82%
± 3.5 7%
93%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
79%
Draw or Elche CF
56%
Valencia CF or Elche CF
65%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF23% Draw64% Elche CF13%
Actual: Valencia CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26.4%
1 – 0
18.4%
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.5%
3 – 0
2.2%
2 – 2
1.7%
3 – 1
1.5%
0 – 3
0.7%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Elche CF covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 10% 87%
-1.5 13% 87%
-1 13% 24% 63%
-0.5 37% 63%
+0.5 78% 22%
+1 78% 16% 6%
+1.5 94% 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
55%
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
44%

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