Elche vs Valencia – News and Probable Lineups

Elche will look to extend their unbeaten streak across all competitions to six matches when they face Valencia in their next La Liga fixture on Sunday.

The home side comes into this match after a 3-1 victory against Pinatar in the Copa del Rey, while their opponents suffered a 2-1 defeat at home against Villarreal in their previous league outing.

Match overview

Elche has not tasted defeat in any competition since mid-September, when they lost 3-2 at home to Real Madrid, showcasing impressive form under Martin Anselmi.

The Green-Striped Ones head into this contest following their recent 3-1 win over Pinatar in the Copa del Rey, coupled with a 3-0 triumph over Rayo Vallecano in their last league match.

Elche secured eight points from their last four league encounters and remain unbeaten in the past five matches across all competitions, achieving three wins in that span.

Anselmi’s squad has recorded two wins, four draws, and four losses from their ten league games this season, accumulating 10 points which currently places them 15th in the La Liga standings.

In their history, Elche has achieved 18 victories, suffered 27 defeats, and recorded 13 draws in 58 matches against Valencia in all competitions, and they have lost just once in their last four meetings with Sunday’s adversaries.

Valencia experienced a 1-0 defeat to Elche in the same fixture last season, along with a 1-1 stalemate during the league match held at Mestalla.

Los Che have struggled to find victory since their 1-0 win against Alaves in mid-September, earning just two points from their last four fixtures, and they approach this game following a 2-1 loss at home to Villarreal.

Currently, Javier Aguirre’s team sits in 19th position in the league table, having garnered only six points from their first ten matches of the campaign.

Valencia has found it challenging to score this season, with only seven goals in ten matches, marking one of the worst scoring records in the league.

After finishing ninth in Spain’s top division last season, it appears to be a tough task for them to secure a position in the top half for the 2026-27 season.

Team News

Elche is set to be without Marc Aguado due to an ankle injury once again, while Fer Nino’s availability is in question as he was substituted in the latter stages of the match against Rayo Vallecano last week.

Nino has found the back of the net six times in ten league appearances this season, and the 26-year-old may still have a chance to feature in the starting lineup for this fixture.

A significant number of changes are likely for the starting lineup compared to the team that faced Pinatar in the Copa del Rey, with Thomas Lemar among those expected to return to the XI.

On the other hand, Valencia will be missing on-loan Liverpool forward Harvey Elliott due to suspension, as he was sent off during the home defeat against Villarreal in their last outing.

Elliott has faced difficulties during his spell with Los Che and may see his loan cut short.

David Otorbi was injured in the match versus Villarreal and will also be unavailable, while Sergio Canos, Jose Copete, Umar Sadiq, Dimitri Foulquier, and Diego Lopez are likely to miss out due to fitness concerns.

Elche probable starting XI:

Dituro; Buba Sangare, Redondo Solari, Chust, Revivo; Villar, Morcillo, Lemar; Cepeda, Nino, Valera

Valencia probable starting XI:

Dimitriexi; Maffeo, Tarrega, De Haas, Gaia; Raba, Rodriguez, Pepelu, Rioja; Guerra, Danjuma

Elche is in excellent form, and we anticipate them to secure a vital three points on Sunday considering Valencia’s recent struggles.