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 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Elche CF 38 games · 43 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 | 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
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 Atletico 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 Balompie | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #13 |
| 49 | Points | 43 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 13 / 10 / 15 | W / D / L | 10 / 13 / 15 |
| 46 | Scored | 49 |
| 55 | Conceded | 57 |
| -9 | GD | -8 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 34% | Win % | 26% |
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 9th (49 pts). Elche CF are 13th (43 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Estadio Mestalla that hosts another battle between Valencia CF and Elche CF.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' 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.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Another change for Valencia CF made on 20 minute. Toni Lato leaves to be changed by Cristiano Piccini.
- 23' What a strike from Goncalo Guedes! The score is 1-0.
- 28' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Elche CF that had 236 games and scored 232 goals.
- 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mouctar Diakhaby, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Mestalla with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 34' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Maxi Gomez.
- 39' Valencia CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
- 41' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Tete Morente.
- 42' Elche CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 42.
- 46' A tactical swap from Elche CF — Pere Milla on, Tete Morente off on 46 minutes.
- 48' The referee calls foul for Daniel Wass. He receives a Yellow card.
- 53' Josan Fernandez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 58' Valencia CF are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Elche CF's shape.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Dario Benedetto. He replaces Fidel on 61 minute.
- 66' Valencia CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 71' Elche CF come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 72' Another change for Elche CF made on 72 minute. Antonio Barragan leaves to be changed by Josan Fernandez.
- 73' Josan Fernandez gets the nod from Elche CF. He replaces Antonio Barragan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' A goal from the Argentina international Lucas Boye! He fires home on 75 to make it 1-1!
- 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 82' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Helder Costa is withdrawn and Denis Cheryshev gets his opportunity.
- 86' Against the run of play, Cristiano Piccini has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 88' Another change for Elche CF made on 88 minute. Omar Mascarell leaves to be changed by Guido Carrillo.
- 90' Yunus Musah is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hugo Duro at the 90 minute mark.
- 90' Dimitri Foulquier picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Valencia CF 2-1 Elche CF.
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 |
| Cristiano Piccini | 1 |
| Lucas Boye | 1 |
| Hugo Guillamon | 1 |
| Giorgi Mamardashvili | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Elche CF xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
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
74%
Draw or Elche CF
51%
Valencia CF or Elche CF
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Elche CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.