What is our Villarreal vs Elche prediction?
Villarreal
3 - 1
Elche
Our prediction for this match: Villarreal 3 - 1 Elche
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Buoyed by a 3-1 Champions League win over Napoli, Villarreal will be eager to carry that momentum into their La Liga clash with Elche. The Yellow Submarine suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid at the weekend but showed plenty of fight before bouncing back in Europe. Their home performances have been more productive, averaging 2.25 goals per game, although defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern. Nicolas Pepe and Tajon Buchanan are both unavailable through injury, but should not be sorely missed.
Elche, meanwhile, have endured mixed fortunes, losing to Real Madrid, beating Espanyol and then settling for a goalless draw with Celta Vigo. Los Franjiverdes struggled to create clear chances against Celta, managing just 0.78 expected goals, and they will need to be more threatening in the final third here. Federico Redondo returns from suspension, which should provide a welcome boost, but Elche’s away defensive record remains a concern against a side with Villarreal’s attacking quality.
Taking everything into account, Villarreal to win, Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score look like the best betting options for this La Liga matchup.
This Primera Division match will be played on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:15.
- Competition
- Primera Division
- Kick-off
- Sat 17 Oct, 15:15UK time
Villarreal vs Elche Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Correct ScoreVillarreal 3-1 Elche | 9/1 | |
| Double Chance12 | 1/6 | |
| Draw No BetVillarreal | 1/7 | |
| Half Time/Full TimeVillarreal / Villarreal | 1/1 | |
| Asian HandicapVillarreal -1 | 23/40 | |
| European HandicapElche +3 | 3/10 | |
| Both Teams to ScoreYes | 4/7 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 GoalsOver 1.5 Goals | 1/8 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 GoalsOver 2.5 Goals | 2/5 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 GoalsOver 3.5 Goals | 1/1 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 GoalsUnder 4.5 Goals | 1/3 | |
| Clean SheetVillarreal: No | 4/9 | |
| Anytime GoalscorerAyoze Perez | 5/6 | |
| First GoalscorerAyoze Perez | 15/4 | |
| To be BookedGonzalo Villar | 7/4 | |
| Total Corners9 - 11 | 13/8 |
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View OfferVillarreal Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddllllwwlw | 1.10 |
| Home | llww | 1.50 |
| Away | ddllwl | 0.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 4.00 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.25 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.85 | 1.96 | 1.78 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.42 |
Elche Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwdllldlwd | 1.00 |
| Home | dwllld | 0.83 |
| Away | dldw | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 3.67 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.50 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 2.17 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.26 | 1.25 | 1.28 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.44 | 1.24 | 1.70 |
Villarreal vs Elche Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Villarreal (44%)
16 Matches
Elche (25%)
Villarreal vs Elche Past Results
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