Elche CF vs Valencia CF Preview: Kickoff, TV and Team News

Elche CF vs Valencia CF is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Elche, CET (UTC+01:00), equivalent to 17:30 UTC. The Matchday 11 fixture takes place at Estadio Martínez Valero, with Movistar LALIGA providing the listed television coverage in Spain.

Elche bring improving defensive form into the derby, while Valencia need to turn encouraging performances into points. The confirmed schedule, viewing options, and latest verified team news are below.

Elche vs Valencia: kickoff and venue

The fixture is confirmed by LaLiga's match center and the RFEF Matchday 11 schedule. Elche is on Central European Time on the match date, after the seasonal clock change. Use CET when converting the kickoff for your location.

Where to watch or listen

Valencia's official viewing guide identifies Movistar LALIGA as the television broadcaster. This is the Spanish listing; viewers elsewhere should check LaLiga's country-based broadcaster guide and their provider's match schedule.

Valencia also offers live commentary through VCF Media Radio, with coverage accessible through the club's official website and app. The club radio page is an audio option. Confirm the relevant football package before relying on a television or streaming subscription.

Recent form and what is at stake

Elche's October 21 October 31 match preview records a 3–0 league win at Rayo Vallecano after successive 0–0 draws against Celta and Villarreal. That sequence gives the hosts three consecutive league clean sheets. A 3–1 Copa del Rey victory over Pinatar followed, providing another positive result before the derby.

Valencia's recent league sequence is less rewarding: a 2–2 draw at Racing Santander, a 0–0 draw with Athletic Club, and a 2–1 home defeat against Villarreal. They need a result that gives their recent work a tangible return.

The official Elche match center lists the following season totals before this fixture:

Team news: confirmed updates and remaining uncertainty

Valencia CF

In his October 31 press conference, Javier Aguirre said Foulquier and Sadiq are in the squad, while Copete, Otorbi, and Van Oevelen are out. He described improvements in the team's organization but stressed the need to convert that work into a victory. Those updates establish availability; they do not confirm the starting eleven.

Elche CF

Elche's medical bulletin on Marc Aguado confirmed an ankle ligament injury after the Villarreal match. The club left his recovery timetable dependent on progress. In a subsequent briefing before the Rayo game, Anselmi said he was expected back only after the next international break. No confirmed return for this derby was found in the official updates checked.

Martín Anselmi's Valencia prematch briefing emphasizes maintaining Elche's identity and collective performance. A complete, verified matchday squad and confirmed starting lineup were not available for this preview.

What would show real progress on the field?

Aguirre highlighted Elche's central combinations and speed out wide, while Anselmi stressed concentration and effective use of the ball. The following is preview analysis based on those comments and recent results:

• For Elche: turning sustained possession into clear chances while preserving the defensive structure behind the attack would build on their recent clean sheets.
• For Valencia: producing repeatable opportunities, rather than isolated attacks, would be a meaningful improvement on seven goals in ten league matches.
• When pressure breaks down: repeated passes through midfield or unmarked runners indicate that the defensive spacing needs adjusting. High possession alone would not demonstrate control.

These are indicators to watch, rather than a score prediction. Finishing, substitutions, and the eventual team selections can change the balance.

When to check lineups and the final result

Elche's match center says lineups will be available about an hour before kickoff: approximately 5:30 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) in Elche on November 1, or 16:30 UTC. Check the league match center for any schedule change, then use its match status and final score once play concludes.

This preview was checked before kickoff on November 1, 2026, while the match remained scheduled. No final result was available at verification.