Valencia CF vs Elche CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Elche CF — La Liga at Estadio Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Elche CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 2 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 3 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
| 4 | Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Málaga CF | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Real Madrid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Real Betis Balompié | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Levante UD | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Villarreal CF | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | Getafe CF | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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 CF — Josan 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
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Helder Costa ↓ Denis Cheryshev 82'
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↓ Koba Koindredi 82'
- 12
-
18
Daniel Wass ↓ Maranhao 82'
-
3
Toni Lato ↓ Cristiano Piccini 20'
- 10
- 9
- 20
-
19
Hugo Duro ↓ Yunus Musah 90'
- 13
- 6
Bench
-
17
Denis Cheryshev ↑ 82'
-
24
Cristiano Piccini ↑ 20'
- 1
- 23
- 21
- 28
- 8
-
27
Koba Koindredi ↑ 82'
-
22
Maranhao ↑ 82'
-
4
Yunus Musah ↑ 90'
- 32
- 38
Coach
Pepe Bordalás
Elche CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
21
Omar Mascarell ↓ Guido Carrillo 88'
-
16
Fidel ↓ Dario Benedetto 61'
- 19
- 4
- 13
- 3
- 14
- 9
-
11
Tete Morente ↓ Pere Milla 46'
-
23
Ivan Marcone ↓ Gerard Gumbau 61'
Bench
- 25
- 24
-
7
Guido Carrillo ↑ 88'
-
2
Gerard Gumbau ↑ 61'
- 20
- 1
-
10
Pere Milla ↑ 46'
- 15
-
17
Josan Fernandez ↑ 73'
- 5
- 8
-
18
Dario Benedetto ↑ 61'
Coach
Francisco Rodriguez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Edinson Cavani | 2 |
| Pere Milla | 2 |
| Gonzalo Verdu | 2 |
| Goncalo Guedes | 2 |
| Hugo Guillamon | 1 |
| Giorgi Mamardashvili | 1 |
| Toni Lato | 1 |
| Fidel | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

