Aguirre to scold players over showboating
The Valencia coach said he will reprimand anyone who attempts a nutmeg out of foolishness in the match against Tavernes.
LaLiga · Matchday 11 Elche vs Valencia Prediction, Match Preview & Stats
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Latest news
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Pérez Llorca blames Peter Lim for Valencia's problems
The president of the Generalitat criticised Valencia's main shareholder while commenting on an American investment fund's entry into the club.
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Otorbi signs Valencia deal until 2031
Valencia have extended Otorbi's contract ahead of schedule, activating the option already included in his deal. The winger is one of the standout talents from the club's academy.
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Valencia wait on Otorbi injury tests
The Valencia academy player is awaiting the results of medical tests to learn the extent of his injury. He will be out for at least a month.
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Valencia add Unai Alba as first-team goalkeeping coach
Unai Alba is joining Valencia's coaching structure as goalkeeping coach for the first team.
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Freeman shines for Valencia in La Liga
The American was named MVP against Valencia and is emerging this season as a rising star in La Liga.
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Valencia's summer signings struggle for minutes under Aguirre
Most of Valencia's summer signings have seen little playing time with Aguirre. The cup match against Tavernes could give them a chance.
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Valencia's home crisis continues at Mestalla
Valencia have won just one match at Mestalla in a run that has stretched under both Corberán and Aguirre, with three recent defeats coming in the closing minutes.
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Fer Niño and Dituro enter Elche history books
After the win at Vallecas, Fer Niño and Dituro have written their names into Elche's LaLiga records, following in the footsteps of Jonathas and Edgar Badia.
Form guide
Elche
- W 3-1 at UD Pinatar (A) Copa del Rey · 27 Oct
- W 3-0 at Rayo Vallecano (A) LaLiga · 24 Oct
- D 0-0 at Villarreal (A) LaLiga · 17 Oct
- D 0-0 vs Celta Vigo (H) LaLiga · 11 Oct
- W 3-1 at Espanyol (A) LaLiga · 18 Sep
Valencia
- L 1-2 vs Villarreal (H) LaLiga · 24 Oct
- D 0-0 vs Athletic Club (H) LaLiga · 17 Oct
- D 2-2 at Racing Santander (A) LaLiga · 11 Oct
- L 2-3 vs Real Sociedad (H) LaLiga · 20 Sep
- W 1-0 at Deportivo Alavés (A) LaLiga · 15 Sep
Last five competitive matches before kick-off, all competitions, results after 90 minutes.
Attack and defence ratings
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0 to 100 against this season's LaLiga clubs (100 = best). The rating is our model's long-run strength before this match: it uses the last three years and counts recent matches most, so a few results do not move it at once. Under each rating: this season's actual goals per match.
Head-to-head
3Elche wins
2draws
7Valencia wins
12 meetings since 2010, results after 90 minutes.
- 11 Apr 2026 · LaLiga Elche 1-0 Valencia
- 10 Jan 2026 · LaLiga Valencia 1-1 Elche
- 23 Apr 2023 · LaLiga Elche 0-2 Valencia
- 15 Oct 2022 · LaLiga Valencia 2-2 Elche
- 19 Mar 2022 · LaLiga Elche 0-1 Valencia
LaLiga so far
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Elche | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14:17 | -3 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7:17 | -10 | 6 |
Positions in our table of 20 clubs, before kick-off. Full table
Match facts
- Competition
- LaLiga, Matchday 11
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche
- Since last match
- Elche: 4 days (Copa del Rey)
Valencia: 3 days (Copa del Rey) - Next match
- Elche: 6 days (LaLiga) later
Valencia: 6 days (LaLiga) later
Questions and answers
What time is Elche vs Valencia and where is it played?
Elche vs Valencia kicks off at 17:30 UK time (17:30 UTC) on Sunday 1 November 2026 at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche. It is a LaLiga match (Matchday 11).
When will the OptimaGoal prediction for Elche vs Valencia be published?
Our picks and their reasons are published 48 hours before kick-off at the earliest, from 17:30 UTC on Friday 30 October 2026, once both teams have played their previous match. The result percentages follow for everyone 2 hours before kick-off, at 15:30 UTC on Sunday 1 November 2026; every other percentage is for members until the match is over.
What is the recent form of Elche and Valencia?
Elche have 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and have won their last 2. Valencia have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and are without a win in 4.
What is the head-to-head record between Elche and Valencia?
Elche and Valencia have met 12 times in our records since 2010: Elche won 3, Valencia won 7 and 2 ended level. Last meeting: 2026-04-11, Elche 1-0 Valencia.
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