Elche CF vs Villarreal: match statistics
Elche CF boasts impressive home form with a 56% win rate and remaining undefeated on home soil this season. The hosts are in excellent shape, having won four of their last five matches with an 11:4 goal difference. Despite sitting 4th in the table, Villarreal is currently experiencing a significant slump, having lost three of their last five fixtures and conceding 8 goals in that span. xG metrics highlight Elche's advantage in home games (1.62 xG For vs 1.3 xG Against), whereas Villarreal posts weaker numbers on the road (1.11 xG For vs 1.72 xG Against). A crucial factor is also the hosts' solid defense, keeping clean sheets in 56% of home matches and conceding an average of just 0.56 goals per game at their own stadium. Given these factors, Elche CF stands a strong chance of securing a victory in front of their home crowd.
Elche CF vs Villarreal: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Elche CF played against Villarreal in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on January 3, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Elche CF has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Villarreal has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Elche CF scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 1.18. Villarreal scores 1.94 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Elche CF's games and 44% of Villarreal's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 50%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Villarreal has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.33 per game. Elche CF takes 11.4 shots per game, while Villarreal takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Elche CF leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.94 goals per game after halftime. Villarreal leads at halftime in 56% and scores 1.06 after halftime.
When the teams score
Elche CF's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Villarreal, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Elche CF boasts impressive home form with a 56% win rate and remaining undefeated on home soil this season. The hosts are in excellent shape, having won four of their last five matches with an 11:4 goal difference. Despite sitting 4th in the table, Villarreal is currently experiencing a significant slump, having lost three of their last five fixtures and conceding 8 goals in that span. xG metrics highlight Elche's advantage in home games (1.62 xG For vs 1.3 xG Against), whereas Villarreal posts weaker numbers on the road (1.11 xG For vs 1.72 xG Against). A crucial factor is also the hosts' solid defense, keeping clean sheets in 56% of home matches and conceding an average of just 0.56 goals per game at their own stadium. Given these factors, Elche CF stands a strong chance of securing a victory in front of their home crowd.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Elche CF | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Villarreal is 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Elche CF · 2.4 pts / game - Villarreal
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Villarreal is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Elche CF · 1.94 goals / game - Villarreal
Villarreal is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.18 goals / game - Elche CF · 0.94 goals / game - Villarreal
Elche CF scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 44% (7 of 16 meczów).
Villarreal scores in 88% of games (14 of 16 meczów), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Elche CF
Over / Under - Villarreal
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Villarreal is 73% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.12 pts / game - Elche CF · 1.94 pts / game - Villarreal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Elche CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 69%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Elche CF
Villarreal
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Elche CF | Liga | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.53 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 47% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 27% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 68% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 82% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Elche CF vs Villarreal?
The La Liga match finished Elche CF 1:3 Villarreal. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Elche CF vs Villarreal?
Elche CF score 1.35 goals per game on average and Villarreal 1.94. The La Liga average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Elche CF's matches and 44% of Villarreal's.
What form are Elche CF and Villarreal in?
Over the last 5 games Elche CF have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Villarreal 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Elche CF vs Villarreal?
The statistical background for Elche CF vs Villarreal — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.