Elche are brimming with confidence following a 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano and with Villarreal suffering a dip in form, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-1 home win. Los Franjiverdes are enjoying a very successful season, with the team sitting in 9th place in the standings after 17 rounds. The fact that Elche have been scoring 2.50 goals per game at home in recent weeks definitely supports our betting prediction. Hector Fort suffered a shoulder injury in the crushing of Rayo, but Martim Neto should be an adequate substitute for the Barcelona product.
The Yellow Submarine, on the other hand, are eager to stay in the Champions League berth. Villarreal are after their fourth consecutive win on the road (1.17 GPG), but their negative record at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero is not giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Saturday’s clash. Both Tajon Buchanan and Renato Veiga are banned for the match, which is yet another reason why away win should not be considered.
Elche are undefeated in the previous four meetings with Villarreal at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero. With Villarreal suffering a dip in form and heading into the match without important duo, Home Win is our main tip. Additionally, Over 2.5 goals and BTTS markets seem tempting.
This Primera Division match will be played on Saturday 3 January 2026 at 17:30.
What is our Elche vs Villarreal prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Elche 2 - 1 Villarreal
Elche vs Villarreal Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Ayoze Perez @ 137 Odds
- To be booked: Tajon Buchanan @ 175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 175 Odds
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View OfferElche Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlww | 1.70 |
| Home | ddww | 2.00 |
| Away | llwlw | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.25 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.75 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.52 | 1.63 | 1.45 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.70 | 1.32 |
Villarreal Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlll | 1.30 |
| Home | wwll | 1.50 |
| Away | wlwdl | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.00 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.50 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.50 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.88 | 1.66 | 2.02 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.33 | 1.21 | 1.42 |
Elche vs Villarreal Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Elche (29%)
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Villarreal (36%)
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