Valencia vs Elche takes place in Round 19 of the 2025–26 La Liga season, with kick-off scheduled for 01:30 AM on Sunday, 11 January 2026. The match will be played at the iconic Estadio de Mestalla in Valencia, Spain, under cool winter conditions with temperatures around 11°C on a grass surface.
This fixture sees Valencia, searching for consistency but traditionally strong at Mestalla, host an Elche side in solid recent form but weakened by the absence of their top scorer. Based strictly on the provided data—recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and predicted lineups—Valencia hold a narrow home advantage, though Elche remain capable of making this a competitive encounter.
Match Overview – Valencia vs Elche
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Valencia vs Elche |
| Competition | La Liga |
| Matchweek | Round 19 |
| Date & Kick-Off | Sunday, 11 January 2026 – 01:30 AM |
| Venue | Estadio de Mestalla |
| Location | Valencia, Spain |
| Capacity | 49,430 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | 11°C – Cool |
Valencia are expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1, relying on midfield control through Pepelu and creativity from André Almeida. Elche’s 3-5-2 emphasizes compact defending and quick transitions, but the absence of Rafa Mir significantly reduces their attacking threat.
Recent Form Guide – Valencia vs Elche
Valencia – Last 5 Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2026 | Loss | Celta de Vigo (1–4) |
| 19/12/2025 | Draw | Mallorca (1–1) |
| 16/12/2025 | Win | Sporting Gijón (2–0) |
| 13/12/2025 | Loss | Atlético Madrid (1–2) |
| 07/12/2025 | Draw | Sevilla (1–1) |
Elche – Last 5 Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2026 | Loss | Villarreal (1–3) |
| 21/12/2025 | Win | Rayo Vallecano (4–0) |
| 16/12/2025 | Win | Eibar (1–0) |
| 13/12/2025 | Loss | Mallorca (1–3) |
| 07/12/2025 | Win | Girona (3–0) |
Head-to-Head – Valencia vs Elche (Last 5 Meetings)
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2023 | La Liga | Elche 0–2 Valencia |
| Oct 15, 2022 | La Liga | Valencia 2–2 Elche |
| Mar 19, 2022 | La Liga | Elche 0–1 Valencia |
| Dec 11, 2021 | La Liga | Valencia 2–1 Elche |
| Jan 30, 2021 | La Liga | Valencia 1–0 Elche |
Valencia are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Elche, winning four of those matches—most by narrow margins.
Top Scorers
- Valencia : Hugo Duro – 6 goals (18 matches) (suspended)
- Elche : Rafa Mir – 6 goals (18 matches) (injured)
Both teams are missing their leading scorers, placing extra responsibility on secondary attackers such as Lucas Beltrán and Álvaro Rodríguez.
Predicted Lineups – Valencia vs Elche
Valencia (4-2-3-1)
Stole Dimitrievski – Thierry Correia, César Tárrega, José Copete, José Gayà – Pepelu, Filip Ugrinic – Luis Rioja, André Almeida, Diego López – Lucas Beltrán
Elche (3-5-2)
Iñaki Peña – Víctor Chust, David Affengruber, Pedro Bigas – Álvaro Núñez, Martim Neto, Aleix Febas, Marc Aguado, Germán Valera – Álvaro Rodríguez, André Silva
Final lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
| Team | Missing Players | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Valencia | Julen Agirrezabala, Mouctar Diakhaby | Injury |
| Hugo Duro | Suspension | |
| Elche | Héctor Fort | Injury |
| Rafa Mir | Injury |
Elche’s loss of Rafa Mir is particularly significant, while Valencia’s suspension of Hugo Duro slightly reduces their goal threat.
Statistical Projection – Valencia vs Elche
| Metric | Valencia | Elche |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 38% | 27% |
| Draw Probability | 35% | – |
| Possession | 52–55% | 45–48% |
| Shots on Target | 4–6 | 4–5 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.3–1.6 | 1.1–1.4 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 25% | 22% |
| Total Goals Range | 2 Goals | – |
| Most Likely Scorer | Lucas Beltrán | Álvaro Rodríguez |
✅ Final Score Prediction
Valencia 1–1 Elche
Likely Scorers
- Valencia: Lucas Beltrán
- Elche: Álvaro Rodríguez
With limited attacking firepower on both sides and a history of tight contests, a 1–1 draw is the most balanced and data-supported outcome.
Confidence Levels
- Draw: 35%
- Valencia Win: 38%
- Elche Win: 27%
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Suggested Tips (Informational Only)
- Full-Time Result: Draw
- Under 2.5 Total Goals
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Anytime Scorer: Lucas Beltrán
⚠️ All predictions are for informational purposes only. Betting involves risk—please play responsibly.
FAQs – Valencia vs Elche
1.What time is Valencia vs Elche?
Kick-off is at 01:30 AM on Sunday, 11 January 2026.
2.Where will the match be played?
At Estadio de Mestalla, Valencia, Spain.
3.What is the predicted score for Valencia vs Elche?
A 1–1 draw is the most likely outcome.
4.Who are the key players to watch?
Lucas Beltrán for Valencia and Álvaro Rodríguez for Elche.