Villarreal vs Elche Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Villarreal vs Elche Prediction: 3-1

Villarreal vs Elche in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.

This Villarreal vs Elche prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Villarreal's Last Match – Villarreal vs Valencia

Villarreal will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Spain La Liga victory over Valencia, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Villarreal had 43% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Villarreal	43%	9 (5)	2.05	47
Valencia	57%	6 (3)	1.62	60

Elche's Last Match – Athletic Bilbao vs Elche

Elche will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Spain La Liga loss to Athletic Bilbao on February 20. In that match, Elche recorded 54% possession, firing 2 shots at goal, with 2 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Athletic Bilbao	46%	12 (8)	3.18	64
Elche	54%	2 (2)	0.82	29

Villarreal vs Elche Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Villarreal are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Elche average 1.4 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Villarreal to win: @1.55

Draw: @4.1

Elche to win: @5.25

Villarreal Fixtures

Elche Fixtures