Valencia vs Elche Prediction – La Liga

After 3 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses, the home team currently sits in 17th place with 16 points. In their last match, they lost to Celta de Vigo away with a score of 4-1, following a previous draw at home against Mallorca, which ended 1-1. This is a team affected by the home advantage, as they are stronger when playing in front of their fans. In the last 30 matches, they recorded 2 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses as visitors, with 15 goals scored and 27 conceded, compared to 6 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses at home, with 18 goals scored and 11 conceded. In their last 9 home games in the league, Valencia has recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, earning 13 points from a possible 27. Common results in their home matches include a 0-0 scoreline at halftime (5 out of 9 games) and a 1-1 draw at the end (4 out of 9 games). The team has conceded goals to their opponents in 8 of their last 10 matches, showing a lack of defensive solidity, while their attack has scored consistently, finding the net in 7 of their last 10 matches in this competition. There is a trend for goals in their home games, as 8 of the last 9 matches played in this competition finished with more than 1.5 goals. In 18 matches in this competition, they have never managed to turnaround a deficit in the 11 games where they conceded first.

Valencia enters this match after a 4-1 defeat against Celta de Vigo, marking their second loss in the last three games in La Liga; their only goal was scored by Pepelu. The home team typically plays in a 4-3-3 formation, with Diego López, Lucas Beltrán, and Luis Rioja as the three most advanced players. The brain of the team is midfielder André Almeida, who is responsible for dictating and leading their attacks. When going forward, the team usually plays down the left flank, taking advantage of the depth provided by José Luis Gayà. Hugo Duro is unavailable for this match due to suspension.