Elche vs Villarreal Predictions

Elche vs Villarreal is scheduled for kick off on 03 January, at 17:30. The game is set to take place at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Elche currently holding the 14th position in the table 30 points behind Villarreal. Elche have lost 2 Spanish La Liga matches to Villarreal out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent loss to Betis, Elche is determined to redeem themselves. Elche have won 8 of their last 18 Spanish La Liga matches at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. Villarreal's away record stands at 7 victories from 18 games. Following a draw in their last match against Mallorca in the Spanish La Liga, Villarreal is aiming to secure a win against Elche.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Elche have scored over 1.5 goals in 81% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 81% of games. Their total stands at 47 goals and 141 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Villarreal have scored 65 goals with 158 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 91% of matches but conceded in 77% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Elche scored 2 goals while Villarreal scored 5 goals. Their last match on 08 March 2026 ended in 2-1 to Villarreal.