Villarreal vs Elche CF: match statistics
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Villarreal vs Elche CF: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Villarreal plays Elche CF in La Liga (Spain). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Estadio de la Cerámica.
Recent form
Villarreal has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Elche CF has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Villarreal scores 1.63 goals per game and allows 1.63. Elche CF scores 1.38 and allows 2.13. Games in this league average 3.09 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Villarreal's games and 75% of Elche CF's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 63%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Villarreal has the higher season xG average, 1.94 to 1.38 per game. Villarreal takes 15.9 shots per game, while Elche CF takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Villarreal leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Elche CF leads at halftime in 13% and scores 1.13 after halftime.
When the teams score
Villarreal's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Elche CF, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 3.09 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 39% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.30 |
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 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Villarreal · 1 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 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.63 goals / game - Villarreal · 1.38 goals / game - Elche CF
Villarreal is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Villarreal · 2.13 goals / game - Elche CF
Villarreal scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
Elche CF scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 8 games).
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 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Villarreal · 0.63 pts / game - Elche CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Elche CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 13%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (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
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 | ▲ 3.25 | 3.09 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 59% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 58% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 24% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 68% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 82% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Villarreal's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Elche CF. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Villarreal and Elche CF play?
Villarreal face Elche CF on October 17, 2026 in La Liga at Estadio de la Cerámica. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Villarreal and Elche CF?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Villarreal won 2, Elche CF won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Villarreal vs Elche CF?
Villarreal score 1.63 goals per game on average and Elche CF 1.38. The La Liga average is 3.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Villarreal's matches and 75% of Elche CF's.
What form are Villarreal and Elche CF in?
Over the last 5 games Villarreal have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Elche CF 1-2-2 (1.00 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.