VALENCIA, Spain (Interstat) — Valencia visits Elche on Saturday in a La Liga match with both teams seeking consistency in the final stretch of the season.

The game at the Martínez Valero Stadium is a rematch of a 1-1 draw from Jan. 10. Interstat’s game simulator projects another 1-1 result.

Valencia (10-8-12) arrives after a damaging 3-2 home loss to Celta Vigo last Sunday, a setback that halted momentum from a 2-0 win at Sevilla on March 21. Their form has been erratic, with three wins, two draws and five losses in their last 10 league matches. The attack, led by players who scored in the recent 3-2 win over Alaves and 3-2 victory against Espanyol, can be potent but the defense has been leaky, conceding multiple goals in four of the last six games.

Elche (7-10-13), hovering near the relegation zone, is desperate for points after a 1-0 loss at Rayo Vallecano last Friday. Their home form has been a mixed bag, with a 2-1 win over Mallorca in March but also a 3-1 loss to Barcelona in late January. They have secured just one win in their last five matches across all competitions.

Historically, Valencia has held the upper hand, but this season’s earlier stalemate suggests a closely contested derby. Elche will look to leverage home support, while Valencia aims to capitalize on its superior attacking talent to overcome its defensive frailties.

A win for Valencia could bolster its pursuit of a top-half finish, while Elche needs a positive result ahead of a daunting matchup with Atlético Madrid on April 22. Valencia’s next game is at Mallorca on April 21.

The match kicks off at 4:15 p.m. local time (1415 GMT).