La Liga 2025-2026: Valencia vs Elche Prediction

Valencia

Home Team
44%
VS

Elche

Away Team
29%
Draw: 26%
Over 2.5: 49%
Under 2.5: 51%
Goal: 56%
No Goal: 44%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Barcelona 19 16 1 2 53 20 33 49
2 Real Madrid 19 14 3 2 41 17 24 45
3 Villarreal 17 12 2 3 34 16 18 38
4 Ath Madrid 19 11 5 3 34 17 17 38
5 Espanol 18 10 3 5 22 19 3 33
6 Betis 18 7 7 4 30 24 6 28
7 Celta 18 6 8 4 24 20 4 26
8 Betis 19 7 3 9 17 25 -8 24
9 Elche 18 5 7 6 24 23 1 22
10 Getafe 18 6 3 9 14 23 -9 21
11 Sevilla 18 6 2 10 24 29 -5 20
12 Osasuna 18 5 4 9 18 21 -3 19
13 Alaves 18 5 4 9 15 21 -6 19
14 Vallecano 18 4 7 7 14 21 -7 19
15 Sociedad 18 4 6 8 22 26 -4 18
16 Mallorca 18 4 6 8 20 26 -6 18
17 Girona 18 4 6 8 17 34 -17 18
18 Valencia 18 3 7 8 17 30 -13 16
19 Levante 17 3 4 10 20 29 -9 13
20 Oviedo 18 2 6 10 8 27 -19 12

Recent Trends

Valencia ❌ ⚪ ❌ ⚪ ⚪

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Celta (Goals: 1 - 4)
  • 2nd Last Match: ⚪ vs Mallorca (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Ath Madrid (Goals: 1 - 2)
  • 4th Last Match: ⚪ vs Sevilla (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 5th Last Match: ⚪ vs Vallecano (Goals: 1 - 1)

Elche ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Villarreal (Goals: 1 - 3)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Vallecano (Goals: 4 - 0)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Mallorca (Goals: 1 - 3)
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Girona (Goals: 3 - 0)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Getafe (Goals: 0 - 1)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Valencia

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.53
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.14
# Clean Sheets: 0

Elche

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.62
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.26
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Valencia and Elche is predicted to tilt in favor of the home side, with a 44.0% chance of Valencia claiming victory. The probability of a draw sits at 26.0%, while Elche's chances of securing a win are 29.0%. Positioned at the 18th spot in La Liga, Valencia is in dire need of points to climb out of the relegation zone, whereas Elche sits slightly higher in 9th place. Despite the home advantage, the game is anticipated to be low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals expected, and a 56.0% likelihood of both teams finding the net.

Match Analysis

Valencia's recent form has been far from ideal, recording a draw and two losses in their last three matches. Against Mallorca, they managed a home draw with a solitary goal, but fell short against Celta and Atletico Madrid, conceding a total of six goals in those two away fixtures. The advanced metrics paint a challenging picture for Valencia, averaging just 0.8 goals per game over their last five matches and failing to keep a clean sheet. Elche, on the other hand, presents a mixed bag of performances. They stunned Vallecano with a dominant 4-0 victory at home but suffered defeats against Villarreal and Mallorca, conceding three goals in each. Their defense has been leaky, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game over the last five outings. However, Elche's ability to secure two clean sheets in recent matches could provide them with a defensive boost going into this fixture.

Final Prediction

Valencia's home advantage and desperate need for points give them a slight edge in this encounter. Their slightly better expected goals statistics compared to Elche suggest they might create more scoring opportunities. A key factor to watch will be how Valencia manages to capitalize on their chances, given Elche's inconsistent defensive performances. As both teams are vying for crucial points, expect a tightly contested affair where every moment counts.