3 January 2026 at 17:30

13
Full Time
Referee: Isidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos
Stadium: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Elche2wins
3draws10 meetings
Villarreal5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.4%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 31.1%Draw 28.2%Away 45.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.203.502.20
Max3.243.582.24
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite:Villarreal · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market29.8%27.0%43.2%
Public market29.7%27.1%43.2%

Elche vs Villarreal — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Villarreal
Result vs. Market: Villarreal (45%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ElcheHalf-time:12Villarreal
15Shots12
2Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
08/03/26Villarreal2–1Elche1.50/4.50/6.00
03/01/26Elche1–3Villarreal3.22/3.54/2.22
04/02/23Elche3–1Villarreal5.21/3.80/1.68
04/09/22Villarreal4–0Elche1.34/5.06/9.97
16/01/22Elche1–0Villarreal4.73/3.63/1.78
22/09/21Villarreal4–1Elche1.50/4.18/7.07
06/02/21Elche2–2Villarreal6.59/3.85/1.57
06/12/20Villarreal0–0Elche1.33/5.30/9.28
03/01/15Elche2–2Villarreal4.83/3.63/1.78
10/05/15Villarreal1–0Elche1.36/4.91/9.59

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Elche

W 51D 63L 107
Over 2.548
Goals scored208

Away Record: Villarreal

W 407D 243L 293
Over 2.551
Goals scored1388

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Villarreal defeated Elche 3:1. The match was played in La Liga 2025. Goals were scored by A. Moleiro 7′, G. Mikautadze 13′, M. Neto 30′, A. Pedraza 83′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Elche had 78% possession while Villarreal held 22%. Elche had 15 shots (2 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Villarreal. Expected goals: Elche 1.31 — Villarreal 1.52. Elche made 5 substitutions, Villarreal made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Elche and Villarreal — 4 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Elche
Villarreal
Kick Off
7′
A. Moleiro

assist: G. Mikautadze

13′
G. Mikautadze

assist: N. Pepe

M. Neto

assist: A. Febas

30′
Half Time
D. AffengruberB. Diaby
61′
67′
A. PerezG. Moreno
68′
N. PepeS. Cardona
M. AguadoG. Diangana
71′
76′
G. MikautadzeT. Oluwaseyi
76′
D. ParejoC. Macia
A. NunezJosan
79′
M. NetoR. Mendoza
79′
R. MirA. Boayar
79′
80′
S. MourinoJ. Foyth
83′
A. Pedraza

assist: S. Cardona

Full Time

Match Statistics

Elche had 78% possession against Villarreal's 22%. Elche registered 15 shots (2 on target) while Villarreal managed 12 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 6–2. Fouls committed: 8–11.

2Shots on Goal4
7Shots off Goal6
15Total Shots12
6Blocked Shots2
11Shots insidebox10
4Shots outsidebox2
8Fouls11
6Corner Kicks2
1Offsides2
78%Ball Possession22%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves1
775Total passes220
707Passes accurate164
91%Passes %75%
1.31expected_goals1.52
0goals_prevented0

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Elche have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Villarreal show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Elche

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Villarreal

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Elche vs Villarreal Head to Head Results

Elche and Villarreal have met 1 times — Elche won 0, Villarreal won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. Villarreal leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (1 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2026.

0

Elche

0

Drawn

1

Villarreal

Goals: 1Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (1)

8 Mar 2026Villarreal2 – 1Elche
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026