Elche vs Valencia Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Elche host Valencia at Martínez Valero in LaLiga on Sunday, and these two clubs are heading in opposite directions. One has found its footing. The other is stuck near the bottom.

Elche sit 15th in the standings. They arrive unbeaten in four league outings, and the defense has turned genuinely stubborn.

Valencia sit 19th. Javier Aguirre is still chasing his first win in charge, and an attack that has scored seven goals all season explains a lot of the misery.

Valencia hold the head-to-head edge with three wins to Elche's one in previous meetings. The Elche vs Valencia betting odds side with current form, making Elche a slight favorite at +150 (Polymarket) on the moneyline.

Elche vs Valencia Recent Results

Elche hammered Rayo Vallecano 3-0 on the road last time out, with Federico Redondo, Fer Niño and Germán Valera all scoring. The back line is the bigger story, though. Elche have kept a clean sheet in each of their last three LaLiga games, and Valera gives them a direct outlet down the left.

Valencia's slump runs deep. They have failed to win nine of their last 10 LaLiga games, and the latest setback was a 2-1 home loss to Villarreal, with Pepelu scoring from the penalty spot. Finishing is a real weakness, and with Umar Sadiq sidelined, Arnaut Danjuma looks like their best bet for a goal.

Elche vs Valencia Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Elche: Marc Aguado (Injured/out), Pedro Bigas (Injured/doubtful)

Valencia: Umar Sadiq (Injured/out), Sergi Canós (Injured/out), David Otorbi (Injured/out), Diego López (Injured/out), Dimitri Foulquier (Injured/doubtful), Harvey Elliott (Suspended)

Elche

The Elche vs Valencia lineups news is kind to the hosts. Marc Aguado is out with an ankle injury and isn't expected back until mid-November, while Pedro Bigas is a doubt with an unspecified problem. In the probable XI, Gonzalo Villar and Javi Morcillo sit behind Thomas Lemar, with Fer Niño leading the line.

Valencia

Valencia are stretched thin. Sergi Canós and Diego López are recovering from ACL injuries and aren't expected back until December. David Otorbi is out with a hamstring injury until early December, while Umar Sadiq (hamstring) should return in mid-November. Harvey Elliott is suspended after being sent off for two yellow cards, and Dimitri Foulquier remains a doubt with an adductor problem. José Manuel Copete is available again after his meniscus injury.

Elche vs Valencia Predicted Lineup

Elche

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Matías Dituro; Buba Sangaré, Víctor Chust, Federico Redondo, Roy Revivo; Javi Morcillo, Gonzalo Villar; Lucas Cepeda, Thomas Lemar, Germán Valera; Fer Niño (probable)

Valencia

Formation: 4-1-4-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Stole Dimitrievski, José Gayà, Pepelu, César Tárrega, Arnau Martínez, Guido Rodríguez, Luis Rioja, Javi Guerra, Aarón Mayol, Pablo Maffeo, Arnaut Danjuma (probable)

Elche vs Valencia Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 14+ corners in 3 of the last 3 meetings between Valencia and Elche (LaLiga).
• There have been 29+ shots taken in 5 of Elche's last 8 games (LaLiga).
• Dani Raba has been carded in 3 of his last 3 appearances (LaLiga).
• Fer Niño has scored in 5 of his last 8 appearances (LaLiga).
• Dimitri Foulquier has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 4 appearances vs Elche (LaLiga).

Elche vs Valencia Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Elche vs Valencia prediction is an Elche win in a game with goals at both ends. Momentum belongs to the hosts and Valencia have forgotten how to close out games, so we're taking Elche. Don't expect a clean sheet, though. Elche struggle to stop opponents creating looks at goal, and our projection has both sides at roughly 1.6 goals apiece. This is a close, messy matchup, and Elche's form tips it.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market, with the model projecting a high-scoring contest between Elche and Valencia. This pick sits in the Total Goals Over/Under market, and it's the cleanest of our Elche vs Valencia best picks. Our projection puts the total at 3.2 goals, and the 62% implied probability we give the over is well above what a roughly even-money price suggests.

Both teams to score - Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. This one sits in the Both Teams To Score market. Our projection has the two sides almost dead level in expected goals, and its 63.71% implied probability for Yes is comfortably ahead of what the price implies. Elche's leaky shape and Valencia's need to chase a result point the same way.

Elche vs Valencia Same Game Parlay

Our Elche vs Valencia same game parlay picks lean on cards and home momentum: Elche team cards, total cards, a Gonzalo Villar card and Elche or Tie in Double Chance.

Total Home Team Cards Over 2.5: Elche play right on the edge. They have received 3+ cards in 6 of their last 7 LaLiga games.

Total Cards Over 5.5: Valencia bring plenty of their own bite, with Guido Rodríguez and Pablo Maffeo both regulars in the book. This total has landed in 5 of Elche's last 7 games.

Gonzalo Villar To Be Shown A Card: The midfielder has been carded in 3 of his last 4 LaLiga games against Valencia. He's also been booked in two of his last three league appearances.

Double Chance Elche or Tie: Elche are unbeaten in four straight league games, and Valencia simply haven't shown they can win games right now.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Elche vs Valencia Talking Points

Something has to give at Martínez Valero. Elche are still hunting their first home league win of the campaign, which is the one nagging doubt about their recent surge. Javier Aguirre has yet to win since replacing Carlos Corberán in September. The key battle is out wide. Elche love to attack down the wings, and Valencia struggle to defend exactly that.

Elche vs Valencia Predictions FAQs

What time is Elche vs Valencia?

The LaLiga game kicks off at 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Where is Elche vs Valencia being played?

Elche vs Valencia is being played at Martínez Valero in Elche.

Which Valencia players are injured or suspended?

Umar Sadiq, Sergi Canós, David Otorbi and Diego López are injured, Dimitri Foulquier is doubtful, and Harvey Elliott is suspended.

How has Valencia been performing in recent league games?

Valencia sit 19th with six points from 10 games (W1, D3, L6) and have failed to win any of their last four league games.

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