Three valuable points will be up for grabs when two Valencia-based sides lock horns in the 19th round of La Liga at the Mestalla on Saturday, 10 January 2026.
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Valencia vs Elche predictions: Cards expected
Key stats
- At least five cards were awarded in five of Valencia's last six encounters with Elche.
- Elche's last four La Liga games went above the 2.5-goal line.
- Valencia are unbeaten in their last five skirmishes with Elche.
Correct score prediction: Valencia 3-1 Elche
Although Elche have been one of the most impressive home teams in La Liga this season, they have conversely been one of the league's worst travellers, losing five consecutive away league games, three of which ended 3-1.
Eder Armesto's men are still hunting for their first away win of the season. They also have a poor track record against Valencia, having lost four of the last five clashes between these sides.
Keeping in mind that Valencia are unbeaten in their last four home games, we believe that the hosts will claim all the spoils.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Valencia priced as favourites
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Valencia are coming off a humiliating 4-1 defeat at Celta Vigo. Although Los Che are without an away win in La Liga this season, they have held their own against most of their opponents at the Mestalla, losing only two of their nine home games.
Elche, on the other hand, are coming off a 3-1 home defeat against Villarreal, another team based in the Valencia region. They have also lost five consecutive away games in the Spanish top flight.
Ahead of this clash, Elche and Valencia are ninth and 18th in La Liga, respectively.
On that note, Valencia are the expected winners at 6/5 (2.20). Teams with these odds usually have a 45.5% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that three or more goals were scored in each of Elche's last four La Liga games. Keeping in mind that four of the last five H2Hs at this stadium went north of the 2.5-goal marker, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Valencia's dominance to continue?
Valencia have no losses in their last five meetings with Elche (W4, D1). They also have not lost a home game against Elche since January 1987.
Spain La Liga 23/04/23
Elche
Valencia
Spain La Liga 15/10/22
Valencia
Elche
Spain La Liga 19/03/22
Elche
Valencia
Spain La Liga 11/12/21
Valencia
Elche
Spain La Liga 30/01/21
Valencia
Elche
Valencia preview: Looking to improve their fortunes
Carlos Corberan will be unable to call on the services of goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala, as well as defenders Jesus Vazquez and Mouctar Diakhaby for this game due to their injury problems.
Second-choice goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski will definitely be back in goal for this game, but star forward Hugo Duro is suspended for accumulated yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Dimitrievski (GK), Correia, Tarrega, Copete, Gaya, Guerra, Pepelu, Rioja, Almeida, Lopez & Beltran.
Last five matches
- Celta Vigo 4-1 Valencia
- Valencia 1-1 Mallorca
- Sporting 0-2 Valencia
- Atletico Madrid 2-1 Valencia
- Valencia 1-1 Sevilla
Elche preview: Eyeing their first away win
As for Elche, only Hector Fort is confirmed out of this game due to a shoulder injury, while Andre Silva and David Affengruber are touch and go for this trip.
The visitors should be boosted by the return of Federico Redondo from suspension, with Grady Diangana and John Nwankwo also returning from injury. This should give coach Armesto enough personnel to try and steer his side back to winning ways.
Predicted lineup: Pena (GK), Nunez, Affengruber, Chust, Bigas, Aguado, Valera, Neto, Febas, Rodriguez & Mir.
Last five matches
- Elche 1-3 Villarreal
- Elche 4-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Eibar 0-1 Elche
- Mallorca 3-1 Elche
- Elche 3-0 Girona
Player to watch: Rafa Mir
Rafa Mir came through Valencia's academy and was a part of the first team until his move to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018. The 28-year-old, who has scored six goals for Elche this season, spent the previous campaign on loan at the Mestalla. It will be interesting to see how he performs against his former team.