Villarreal vs Elche CF: match statistics
Villarreal is the clear favorite for this match, currently sitting 4th in the table with an impressive 77% win rate at home. The hosts are in excellent home form with a 'wwwwdwwwlwlww' streak, averaging 2.23 goals scored per match while conceding only 0.85. Elche CF is in a difficult position in 17th place, having not won a single away match this season (0% win rate) and conceding an average of 2 goals on the road. The quality difference (xG: 1.63 vs 0.95) and goal difference (+18 vs -12) further confirm the hosts' advantage. The visitors' poor away form (dddllllldlll) and lack of clean sheets this season indicate a high probability of a Villarreal victory.
Villarreal vs Elche CF: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Villarreal played against Elche CF in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Villarreal has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Elche CF has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Villarreal scores 1.85 goals per game and allows 1.19. Elche CF scores 1.31 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Villarreal's games and 69% of Elche CF's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 58%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Villarreal has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 1.30 per game. Villarreal takes 11.9 shots per game, while Elche CF takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Villarreal leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 1.04 goals per game after halftime. Elche CF leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Villarreal's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (12 goals). For Elche CF, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
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
Villarreal is the clear favorite for this match, currently sitting 4th in the table with an impressive 77% win rate at home. The hosts are in excellent home form with a 'wwwwdwwwlwlww' streak, averaging 2.23 goals scored per match while conceding only 0.85. Elche CF is in a difficult position in 17th place, having not won a single away match this season (0% win rate) and conceding an average of 2 goals on the road. The quality difference (xG: 1.63 vs 0.95) and goal difference (+18 vs -12) further confirm the hosts' advantage. The visitors' poor away form (dddllllldlll) and lack of clean sheets this season indicate a high probability of a Villarreal victory.
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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
| Villarreal | Elche CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.33 |
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 350% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Villarreal · 0.4 pts / game - Elche CF
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 41% better for: goals scored per game.
1.85 goals / game - Villarreal · 1.31 goals / game - Elche CF
Villarreal is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.19 goals / game - Villarreal · 1.5 goals / game - Elche CF
Villarreal scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 meczów).
Elche CF scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 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 - Villarreal
Over / Under - Elche CF
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 51% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.69 pts / game - Villarreal · 1.12 pts / game - Elche CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 62%. 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.
Elche CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
* 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Villarreal
Elche CF
* 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
| Villarreal | Liga | Elche CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.04 | 2.66 | ▲ 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | • 54% | 55% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 51% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 25% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 67% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 84% | • 85% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Villarreal's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Elche CF. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Villarreal vs Elche CF?
The La Liga match finished Villarreal 2:1 Elche CF. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Villarreal vs Elche CF?
Villarreal score 1.85 goals per game on average and Elche CF 1.31. The La Liga average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Villarreal's matches and 69% of Elche CF's.
What form are Villarreal and Elche CF in?
Over the last 5 games Villarreal have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Elche CF 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Villarreal vs Elche CF?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Villarreal vs Elche CF: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.