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 18th position in the table 29 points behind Villarreal. Elche have lost 2 Spanish La Liga matches to Villarreal out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent victory against Valencia, Elche is determined to keep their momentum going. Elche have won 7 of their last 16 Spanish La Liga matches at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. Villarreal's away record stands at 7 victories from 16 games. Following their 2-1 triumph over Athletic, Villarreal have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Elche on their home ground.

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 77% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 77% of games. Their total stands at 39 goals and 120 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Villarreal have scored 56 goals with 141 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 90% of matches but conceded in 74% 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.