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Elche vs Villarreal: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 3 January, 2026 11:30
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La Liga 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
2
11
3
2
32
15
17
36
3
11
2
2
31
13
18
35
4
10
4
3
30
16
14
34
10
▼
6
2
8
13
18
-5
20
11
▼
4
7
5
19
20
-1
19
12
▼
5
3
7
13
15
-2
18
1.40
xG
0.86
57%
Ball Possession
43%
14
Total Shots
11
5
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
7
5
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
Last 6 Matches
Elche
VS
Villarreal
1/6 (17%)
Victories
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
0.83
PPG
3.00
1.33
Avg Goals Scored
1.83
1.67
Avg Goals Conceded
1.67
67%
BTTS %
50%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
0.96
Avg xG
1.45
In this exciting La Liga 2025-2026 matchup, Elche will take on Villarreal as part of the 2025-2026 season in La Liga. This match is part of Matchweek 18 and will take place on 2026-01-03 at 2026-01-03 in the famous Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Elche, and the visiting side, Villarreal. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-03
Time: 17:30
Location: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Elche vs Villarreal Football 3 Jan, 2026 11:30
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 3 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Defensive Fortress
Elche have league's best defense — hard to break down
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Dominant Chance Creation
Elche create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Elche vs Villarreal, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Elche(4 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Elche concede only 0.63 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- High xG PerformanceRecent15/15100%Elche create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 La Liga (Home) matches
- UnbeatenRecent12/1580%Elche are unbeaten in their last 12 15 matches
- Not WinRecent23/3077%Elche have not won in 23 of their last 30 La Liga matches
Villarreal(3 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/771%Villarreal score 1.57 goals/match in away matches (+22% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/770%Villarreal rank 2 of 20 in scoring in away matches (1.57 goals/match vs league avg 2.57)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Villarreal are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Villarreal(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague4/757%Villarreal score (1.57/match) and concede (1.29/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 57% of matches (league avg: 52%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Elche(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent24/3080%Elche scored 0-1 goals in 24 of their last 30 La Liga matches
Villarreal(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/771%Villarreal score 1.57 goals/match in away matches (+22% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/770%Villarreal rank 2 of 20 in scoring in away matches (1.57 goals/match vs league avg 2.57)
Combined 1.6 goals per match average • Defensive strength dominates - Under 2.5 likely
🛡️ Double Chance
Elche(3 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Elche concede only 0.63 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- UnbeatenRecent12/1580%Elche are unbeaten in their last 12 15 matches
- Not WinRecent23/3077%Elche have not won in 23 of their last 30 La Liga matches
Villarreal(2 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H5/683%Villarreal are undefeated at half time in 5 of their last 6 La Liga matches vs Elche
- Top Table FormLeague65%Villarreal are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Elche(2 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Elche concede only 0.63 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Conceded Under 1.5 GoalsRecent12/1580%Elche conceded under 1.5 goals in 12 of their last 15 La Liga (Home) matches
Villarreal(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/771%Villarreal score 1.57 goals/match in away matches (+22% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/770%Villarreal rank 2 of 20 in scoring in away matches (1.57 goals/match vs league avg 2.57)
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Elche(1 trends)
- Many CardsH2H5/683%Elche receive 2+ cards in 5 of their last 6 La Liga matches vs Villarreal
Villarreal(2 trends)
- High Card MatchesLeague15/1589%Villarreal average 2.5 cards/match in all matches (+16% above league avg 2.2) — rank #4 in league
- Many CardsRecent11/1479%Villarreal receive 2+ cards in 11 of their last 14 La Liga (Away) matches
Both teams show aggressive play - • H2H average: 4.7 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Elche(1 trends) — avg 3.2 (-32% below league)
- Few CornersLeague8/885%Elche average 3.2 corners/match at home (-32% below league avg 4.8)
Villarreal(1 trends) — avg 3.2 (-34% below league)
- Few CornersLeague7/785%Villarreal average 3.2 corners/match in away matches (-34% below league avg 4.8)
Combined average: 6.4 corners/match (Elche 3.2 + Villarreal 3.2) • Low combined average supports Under 9.5
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Elche vs Villarreal
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Elche is stronger in the first 15 minutes (7 vs 4).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Elche
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.19
Pressure
0.17
✈️ Villarreal
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.4
Pressure
0.13
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Elche - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
16
Avg. Goals per Match
0.8
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
✈️ Villarreal - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
18
Avg. Goals per Match
0.9
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Elche - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
11
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
7
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
7
Half-time Spurts
1
Second Half Starts
8
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
6
✈️ Villarreal - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
8
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
5
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
3
Second Half Starts
10
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
4
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Home Fast Start: Elche often scores in the first 15 minutes (7 vs 4)
- First Goal Home: High probability of Elche scoring first
- Overall Result: Villarreal has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Villarreal handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.208
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.039
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.003 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.03 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Elche):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Villarreal):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Elche vs Villarreal Head-to-head statistics for Sat 3 Jan, 2026 @ 11:30 La Liga
Elche vs Villarreal: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Elche and away matches for Villarreal
Number of goals
Number of goals
Elche
Under
Over
Villarreal
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
30%
3
70%
7
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Elche
Villarreal
Yes
60%
6
30%
3
No
40%
4
70%
7
1X2
1X2
Elche
Villarreal
1
20%
2
60%
6
X
30%
3
0%
0
2
50%
5
40%
4
Double Chance
Double Chance
Elche
Villarreal
12
70%
7
100%
10
1X
50%
5
60%
6
X2
80%
8
40%
4
Total Goals
Total Goals
Elche
Villarreal
0-1
30%
3
10%
1
2-3
30%
3
50%
5
4+
40%
4
40%
4
Total Corners
Total Corners
Elche
Under
Over
Villarreal
Under
Over
7.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Elche
Villarreal
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
Elche
Villarreal
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
50%
5
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
10%
1
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
40%
4
10%
1
HT X - FT X
30%
3
0%
0
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
Elche
Villarreal
xG
1.13
1.66
xGa
1.48
1.1
Number of goals
Number of goals
Elche
Under
Over
Villarreal
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Elche
Villarreal
Yes
30%
3
10%
1
No
70%
7
90%
9
1X2
1X2
Elche
Villarreal
1
10%
1
50%
5
X
80%
8
20%
2
2
10%
1
30%
3
Double Chance
Double Chance
Elche
Villarreal
12
20%
2
80%
8
1X
90%
9
70%
7
X2
90%
9
50%
5
Total Goals
Total Goals
Elche
Villarreal
0-1
70%
7
80%
8
2-3
30%
3
20%
2
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Elche
Villarreal
Yes
70%
7
60%
6
No
30%
3
40%
4
Number of goals
Number of goals
Elche
Under
Over
Villarreal
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Elche
Villarreal
Yes
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2
1X2
Elche
Villarreal
1
20%
2
50%
5
X
30%
3
30%
3
2
50%
5
20%
2
Double Chance
Double Chance
Elche
Villarreal
12
70%
7
70%
7
1X
50%
5
80%
8
X2
80%
8
50%
5
Total Goals
Total Goals
Elche
Villarreal
0-1
50%
5
60%
6
2-3
30%
3
20%
2
4+
20%
2
20%
2
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Elche
Villarreal
Yes
30%
3
60%
6
No
70%
7
40%
4
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
Elche
Villarreal
Played:
6
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Wins
2
2
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
7
1.2
Goals
1.8
11
11
1.8
Goals Conceded
1.2
7
16
2.7
Yellow Cards
2
12
0
Red Cards
0
2
0.3
Clean Sheets
0.3
2
24
4
Corners
6.3
38
81
13.5
Fouls
11.7
70
10
1.7
Offsides
2.8
17
50
8.3
Shots
12.7
76
14
2.3
Shots on Goal
5.3
32
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 8 | 8 | 16 | |||
| Wins | 4 | 0 | 4 | |||
| Draws | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Losses | 0 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.5 | 12 | 0.9 | 7 | 1.2 | 19 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.6 | 5 | 1.9 | 15 | 1.3 | 20 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.9 | 15 | 1.8 | 14 | 1.8 | 29 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.2 | 3 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.5 | 4 | 0 | 0.3 | 4 | |
| Corners | 3.3 | 26 | 2.6 | 21 | 2.9 | 47 |
| Fouls | 13 | 104 | 12.6 | 101 | 12.8 | 205 |
| Offsides | 1.9 | 15 | 1.3 | 10 | 1.6 | 25 |
| Shots | 13.3 | 106 | 8 | 64 | 10.6 | 170 |
| Shots on Goal | 5 | 40 | 2.6 | 21 | 3.8 | 61 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 8 | 7 | 15 | |||
| Wins | 7 | 4 | 11 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.5 | 20 | 1.6 | 11 | 2.1 | 31 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.5 | 4 | 1.3 | 9 | 0.9 | 13 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.6 | 13 | 3.4 | 24 | 2.5 | 37 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.6 | 5 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.5 | 7 |
| Corners | 5.6 | 45 | 2.7 | 19 | 4.3 | 64 |
| Fouls | 11.3 | 90 | 12.9 | 90 | 12 | 180 |
| Offsides | 3.1 | 25 | 1.3 | 9 | 2.3 | 34 |
| Shots | 16.3 | 130 | 9.1 | 64 | 12.9 | 194 |
| Shots on Goal | 6.5 | 52 | 3.1 | 22 | 4.9 | 74 |
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