Elche vs Valenciapredicted line-ups, prediction and how to watch
Predicted line-ups, prediction and how to watch for Elche vs Valencia: everything you need to know before the game.
Elche host Valencia at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Sunday, 1 November, with kickoff at 11:30 Mexico City time, in LaLiga matchday 11.
The hosts sit 16th on 10 points. The visitors are 19th on six, inside the relegation zone.
Match preview
Elche arrive in good spirits. They won 3-0 at Rayo Vallecano on 24 October and beat Pinatar 3-1 in the Copa del Rey on 27 October.
Before that, they drew 0-0 at Villarreal and 0-0 with Celta Vigo at the Martínez Valero. On 18 September they won 3-1 away to Espanyol.
The issue is home form. Elche have not won at home this season, taking one draw and three defeats from four games, scoring four and conceding 11.
Away from Elche, they have looked far stronger, with two wins, three draws and one defeat from six trips, scoring 10 and conceding six. Their overall goal difference is -3 and Fer Niño leads the scoring with six goals.
Valencia are in a poor run. They are winless in their last four league games, losing 3-2 to Real Sociedad, drawing 2-2 with Racing Santander and 0-0 with Athletic Club, then losing 2-1 to Villarreal on 24 October. Their last win was 1-0 against Alavés.
On their travels, they have one win, one draw and two defeats, scoring four and conceding six. At home they are yet to win in six games, with three goals scored and 11 conceded. Their goal difference stands at -10.
The recent head-to-head record is evenly split. Elche won 1-0 on 11 April 2026, and Valencia drew 1-1 at home on 10 January. Before that, Valencia won 2-0 in Elche in April 2023 and 1-0 in March 2022. The sides drew 2-2 in October 2022.
This is a Valencian Community derby between two sides trying to climb out of the bottom end of the table. Four points separate 16th from 19th, and Valencia, managed by Javier Aguirre, need points on the road to close that gap.
Elche · recent results
- WPinatar 1-3 Elche
- WRayo Vallecano 0-3 Elche
- DVillarreal 0-0 Elche
- DElche 0-0 Celta Vigo
- WEspanyol 1-3 Elche
Valencia · recent results
- LValencia 1-2 Villarreal
- DValencia 0-0 Athletic Club
- DRacing Santander 2-2 Valencia
- LValencia 2-3 Real Sociedad
- WAlaves 0-1 Valencia
Key stats
Trends · last 5 matches
Team news
Elche remain without Marc Aguado, who is out with an ankle injury, while Bigas is a doubt. The main concern is Fer Niño, who had back discomfort at Vallecas, although the early lineup projections have him starting.
The probable home XI keeps the core of recent weeks: Dituro; Sangaré, Chust, Redondo, Revivo; Villar, Morcillo, Lemar; Valera, Fer Niño and Cepeda.
Valencia will be without the suspended Harvey Elliott. Canós, Diego López and David Otorbi are also out. Sadiq has a muscle problem and Danjuma is a doubt, with Hugo Duro the alternative. Copete is close to a return.
The probable away XI is: Dimitrievski; Maffeo, Tárrega, De Haas, Gayà; Guido Rodríguez, Pepelu, Javi Guerra; Rioja, Danjuma and Raba.
We expect Elche to edge a tight game 1-0. Valencia have not won since September, are missing several players and have conceded 17 goals in 10 matches. The hosts have struggled at the Martínez Valero, but their attacking form and recent confidence should be enough.
Quick questions
What time is Elche vs Valencia?
It kicks off on Sunday, November 1 at 11:30 AM (Mexico City time) at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.
Where can I watch Elche vs Valencia?
Mexico: Sky Sports (por Sky e izzi). USA: ESPN Deportes and ESPN+.
What are the predicted line-ups for Elche vs Valencia?
Elche: Dituro; Sangaré, Chust, Redondo, Revivo; Gonzalo Villar, Morcillo, Lemar; Valera, Fer Niño, Cepeda. Valencia: Dimitrievski; Maffeo, Tárrega, De Haas, Gayà; Guido Rodríguez, Pepelu, Javi Guerra; Rioja, Danjuma, Raba.
Who is in better form for Elche vs Valencia?
In their last 5 games, Elche have 3 wins and Valencia have 1 win.
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