There will be a huge game at the bottom of the La Liga standings on Sunday, as Valencia desperately look for maximum points to move out of the bottom three. Elche will have home advantage, as they look for just a third win of the season.
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Elche’s stay in La Liga appears to be coming to its conclusion, as they sit 17 points from safety with nine games of the season remaining. They will need a miraculous recovery to stand any chance of staying in the top division this term, but there hasn’t been much evidence to suggest that over their previous four matches. They come into this fixture having lost their previous four, while they have allowed a league-high of 59 goals this term.
Elche has also struggled to score goals this term, as they have scored a league-low of 20. They stuttered to another defeat in their previous match, as they fell to a 2-0 away loss against Elche. They created a number of great chances in that fixture, but they just lacked the quality in the final third to convert.
Valencia’s time in La Liga could also come to an end this season, as they find themselves in the bottom three with nine games of the campaign remaining. A change in management hasn’t done a lot to change their fortunes, as they have gone four without a victory. They have also suffered defeats in each of their previous two matches.
However, they could move up to 17th with a success this weekend. But, they come into this match after suffering defeat in their previous match, as they lost 2-0 at home against Sevilla.
Elche vs Valencia Head to Head
Valencia is unbeaten in their previous four matches against Elche, winning three times over that period. The previous match between the two this season ended in a 2-2 draw. Elche’s only win in their previous eight against Valencia was recorded in October 2020.
Elche vs Valencia Prediction
Valencia must claim maximum points this weekend if they are able to secure their status in the top-flight this season. The pressure will be on the visitors, and we expect them to have enough quality to edge toward maximum points with a 2-1 victory.
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