Elche CF vs Valencia CF

Elche CF welcome Valencia CF to their home ground for this Primera Division fixture. In a crucial fixture near the foot of the table, both teams will be desperate for the points to aid their survival hopes.

Elche CF come into this fixture enduring a difficult spell with three defeats from their last five. The hosts will be looking to turn their fortunes around in front of their home supporters. Meanwhile, Valencia CF have showing good form with three victories in their last five outings in recent outings. The visitors travel in good spirits and will fancy their chances on the road.

In the current standings, Elche CF sit in 17th place with 26 points, while Valencia CF occupy in 15th place on 29 points. With just 2 places separating them in the table, this could be a crucial encounter for both teams' ambitions. Elche CF's superior attacking output (34 goals) gives them an edge on paper.

Despite playing away from home, Valencia CF's superior recent form makes them favorites. In the battle to avoid relegation, this could prove to be a decisive result for both teams. The hosts will be backed by their home crowd as they aim to secure a valuable three points.