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

Our Elche vs Villarreal Prediction: 2-1

Elche vs Villarreal in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 3, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.

Our prediction is supported by key Elche vs Villarreal stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.

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Recent Form Insights

Elche's Last Match – Elche vs Rayo Vallecano

Elche will hope to extend their good run following a 4-0 Spain La Liga win against Rayo Vallecano on December 21. In that match, Elche recorded 46% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 6 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Elche	46%	12 (6)	2.4	42
Rayo Vallecano	54%	12 (8)	0.92	43

Villarreal's Last Match – Villarreal vs Barcelona

Villarreal must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Spain La Liga defeat against Barcelona on December 21. In that match, Villarreal had 21% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Villarreal	21%	8 (5)	1.79	38
Barcelona	79%	13 (5)	2.48	93

Elche vs Villarreal Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Elche are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Villarreal average 1.3 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Elche to win: @3.3

Draw: @3.5

Villarreal to win: @2.1

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825

Elche Fixtures

Villarreal Fixtures