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
Key match information
Villarreal played Elche CF in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Villarreal: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Elche CF: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Villarreal scores 1.85 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Elche CF scores 1.31 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Villarreal 54%, Elche CF 69%. Over 2.5: Villarreal 58%, Elche CF 58%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Villarreal has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.30. Villarreal: 11.9 shots per match, Elche CF: 11.0.
Match halves
Villarreal: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 1.04. Elche CF: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Villarreal: 46-60 (12 goals). Elche CF: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Villarreal is 350% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Villarreal · 0.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.85 goals / match - Villarreal · 1.31 goals / match - Elche CF
Villarreal is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.19 goals / match - Villarreal · 1.5 goals / match - Elche CF
Villarreal scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 matches).
Elche CF scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 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 - Villarreal
Over / Under - Elche CF
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 51% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.69 pts / match - Villarreal · 1.12 pts / match - Elche CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 62%. 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.
Elche CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Villarreal
Elche CF
* 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
| Villarreal | Liga | Elche CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Villarreal 1 - 0 - 0 Elche CF. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.