Elche vs Valencia Preview: Predictions, Team News & Lineups

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 11, 2026 9:55 AM ET

Elche host Valencia at the Estadio Martinez Valero on Saturday afternoon. Both teams look to respond after recent defeats.

This Elche vs Valencia Preview: Predictions, Team News & Lineups examines form, injuries and likely starters. Filmogaz.com provides the analysis and forecast.

Context and league implications

Valencia sit 14th with 35 points from 30 matches. Elche occupy 18th with 29 points from 30 games.

The six-point gap underlines the game’s importance. Elche trail 17th-placed Sevilla by two points in the survival race.

Form guide and recent results

Elche have six wins, 11 draws and 13 defeats this season. They beat Mallorca 2-1 at home on March 21.

They lost 1-0 to Rayo Vallecano in their last outing. At home, Elche have only two league defeats this term.

Valencia have nine wins, eight draws and 13 losses from 30 matches. They were beaten 3-2 by Celta Vigo at Mestalla in their last game.

The visitors have won four of their last seven league fixtures. Away form is a concern, with just three wins in 15 trips.

Head-to-head notes

Elche are without a league win against Valencia in their last six meetings. They suffered four defeats in that run.

The reverse fixture at Mestalla ended 1-1 earlier this season. Valencia won 2-0 at Elche in April 2023.

Team news and likely XI

Elche

Pedro Bigas is suspended after receiving a red card. Grady Diangana, Adam El Mokhtari and Hector Fort face doubts.

Victor Chust should return from injury and may replace Bigas. Andre Silva could start instead of Alvaro Rodriguez in attack.

Possible XI: Dituro; Petrot, Affengruber, Chust; Morente, Villar, Febas, Aguado, Valera; Mir, Silva

Valencia

Mouctar Diakhaby, Dimitri Foulquier, Julen Agirrezabala, Unai Nunez and Copete are injured. Squad changes are likely.

Filip Ugrinic and Lucas Beltran may come into the side. Hugo Duro has nine La Liga goals this season and should lead the line.

Possible XI: Dimitrievski; Correia, Comert, Tarrega, Gaya; Rodriguez, Ugrinic; Rioja, Beltran, Ramazani; Duro

Prediction

This match looks finely poised. Elche are tough to beat at home, but Valencia have enough firepower for a point.

Forecast: 1-1 draw.