Elche vs Valencia betting tips: La Liga preview, predictions and odds

Updated: July 25, 2022 at 8:13 pm GMT+1

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Valencia have won five of their last six meetings with Elche but did lose their last visit to Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in October 2020. Now team 15th or higher has conceded more goals than Valencia this season, who've kept just six clean sheets since August.

Both teams to score is 19/20.

Valencia to win and both teams to score is 5/1.

Gonçalo Guedes is 7/1 to break the deadlock and 13/5 to score anytime.

Match preview

Valencia CF v Atalanta - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Second Leg VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 10: In this handout image provided by UEFA, Valencia pose for a team photo during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Valencia CF and Atalanta at Estadio Mestalla on March 10, 2020 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by UEFA - Handout via Getty Images)

Can Elche surge away from the relegation zone?

Last weekend, los Franjiverdes faced relegation rivals Granada and enjoyed a, potentially, decisive victory.

Fidel Chaves getting the only goal of the afternoon at Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes as his side left 1-0 winners.

So, having won five of their last nine outings, Elche are now 14th, a whopping eight points clear of danger.

Will their good form continue?

For Valencia meanwhile, all eyes are on the upcoming Copa del Rey Final.

Los Murciélagos beat Athletic Club Bilbao 2-1 on aggregate earlier this month so will attempt to win the Copa for the ninth time next month.

They'll take on Real Betis at Estadio de La Cartuja on 23 April with silverware on the line.

Also, that could be los Che's best route into Europe with the winners going into the Europa League group stages.

That's because, in La Liga, José Bordalás' side are ninth, eight points below the European spots, having drawn with his former club Getafe last Saturday.

That though does mean they're now unbeaten in three league games, looking to extend that run at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.

Elche team news

Elche CF v Athletic Club - La Liga Santander ELCHE, SPAIN - MAY 22: Lucas Boye of Elche CF celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the La Liga Santander match between Elche CF and Athletic Club at Estadio Martinez Valero on May 22, 2021 in Elche, Spain. A limited number of fans will be allowed into the stadium. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Given that his team are in form, there's no need for Francisco to make too many changes.

Lucas Boyé and Ezequiel Ponce, supported by Pere Milla and last weekend's goal scorer Fidel, are a potent attacking quartet.

At the back, Enzo Roco has been excellent since arriving from Fatih Karagümrük, alongside Diego González.

Valencia team news

Valencia CF v FC Barcelona - La Liga Santander VALENCIA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 20: Bryan Gil of FC Valencia and Sergiño Dest of FC Barcelona battle for the ball during the La Liga Santader match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on February 20, 2022 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Maria Jose Segovia/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

For the visitors, Giorgi Mamardashvili will continue to deputise for Jasper Cillessen in goal.

Left-back continues to be a problem with Toni Lato and first-choice José Luis Gayà both injured.

So, 19 year old Jesús Vázquez will continue to fill-in there with Dimitri Foulquier getting the nod on the other side.

Hugo Duro could continue to lead the line, chosen over Maxi Gómez and Marcos André.

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