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
Key match information
Elche CF played Villarreal in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 3 January 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Elche CF: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Villarreal: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Elche CF scores 1.35 and concedes 1.18 goals per match. Villarreal scores 1.94 and concedes 0.94. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Elche CF 59%, Villarreal 44%. Over 2.5: Elche CF 47%, Villarreal 50%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Villarreal has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.33. Elche CF: 11.4 shots per match, Villarreal: 13.3.
Match halves
Elche CF: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.94. Villarreal: half-time lead 56%, second-half goals 1.06.
Goals by minute
Elche CF: 46-60 (7 goals). Villarreal: 16-30 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Villarreal is 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Elche CF · 2.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.35 goals / match - Elche CF · 1.94 goals / match - Villarreal
Villarreal is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.18 goals / match - Elche CF · 0.94 goals / match - Villarreal
Elche CF scores in 82% of matches (14 of 17 matches), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 44% (7 of 16 matches).
Villarreal scores in 88% of matches (14 of 16 matches), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Elche CF
Over / Under - Villarreal
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Elche CF · 1.94 pts / match - Villarreal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Elche CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 56% of matches and wins 69%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Elche CF
Villarreal
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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.