Valencia will look to respond quickly from their opening preseason defeat when they host Eldense in a friendly on Wednesday, July 22. The match offers Carlos Corberán’s side an early opportunity to build momentum in front of a home setting at the Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna.
Valencia lost 1-0 to Petro de Luanda in their first summer outing, while Eldense were beaten 2-1 by Millwall. Both teams enter the fixture seeking sharper rhythm, but the hosts carry the advantage of competing at a higher level.
Match Details and How to Watch
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Valencia vs. Eldense |
| Competition | Club Friendlies 2026 |
| Date | July 22, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 19:00 Madrid time |
| Venue | Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna |
| TV and streaming | À Punt and À Punt Play |
The game is scheduled to take place between 19:00 and 20:00 Madrid time. À Punt is set to show the match on television, with À Punt Play listed as the streaming option.
A Short Head-to-Head With One Clear Result
Valencia and Eldense have only met once in the available head-to-head record. Valencia won that fixture 2-0 away from home in the Copa del Rey round of 32 in January 2025.
That result gives Valencia the only win in the series, although this meeting comes in a very different preseason context. Friendly matches allow for wider rotation and experimentation, making the previous cup tie only a limited guide.
Valencia Have a Full Squad Available
Valencia have recorded 10 wins, nine defeats and two draws across their last 21 matches. Their recent preseason setback followed a stronger end to the previous LaLiga campaign, including wins over Barcelona and Real Sociedad.
The club have no reported injuries for this match, giving Corberán flexibility to test different combinations. A positive display at Paterna would help the team regain confidence after the loss to Petro de Luanda.
Possible Valencia Lineup
Iker Córdoba, César Tárrega, Abril, José Luis Gayà, De Haas, Pepelu, Ugrinic, Javi Guerra, Guido, Luis Rioja and Umar Sadiq are listed as Valencia’s possible starters. Carlos Corberán is the coach.
Eldense Arrive With Stronger Recent League Form
Eldense’s preseason began with a 2-1 defeat against Millwall, but their broader recent record is encouraging. The team have won 12, lost five and drawn four of their last 21 matches.
They also won seven of their final 10 league matches in Segunda B Group 2. However, facing Valencia represents a much tougher test than the opposition they encountered in that run.
No injury information is currently available for Eldense. The friendly will provide a useful measure of the side’s level against a LaLiga opponent.
Possible Eldense Lineup
Juanpa, David Ruiz, Serradell, Ibarrondo, Justin Smith, Fidel, Manu Nieto, Sergio Cantó, David Rodríguez, Javi Esteban and Moha are the projected Eldense starters. Claudio Barragán is the coach.
What the Match Could Offer
Valencia are considered the favorites because of the gap in division and the home setting. The hosts will be expected to control possession and create more chances as they seek their first preseason win.
The available betting outlook also points toward a Valencia victory, more than 2.5 total goals and both teams not scoring as potential outcomes. These are preseason projections rather than guarantees, especially with squad changes likely during the match.
| Market | Selection | Listed Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Double Chance + Total | Over 2.5 total goals | 1.78 at SpeedyBet |
| Double Chance + Total | Both teams to score — No | 1.95 at SpeedyBet |
| First-Half Result | Valencia | 4.10 at SpeedyBet |
| Asian Handicap | Valencia -1.5 | 2.05 at SpeedyBet |
The odds were collected during the original match preview and may change before kickoff. Valencia’s 2-0 cup win over Eldense remains the only previous meeting, adding another point of interest to a fixture focused on preseason preparation.
