Villarreal vs Elche Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga
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by Daniel Ngulu | in LaLiga Predictions
Top four favorites Villarreal will be playing host to Elche in their next La Liga game, looking to bring in some consistency. The two sides sit on opposite ends in the league table, Villarreal in fourth and Elche a place above the bottom three. Read on for our prediction of this match.
If Villarreal had any title ambitions left in them, that door was slammed in their faces in the 4-1 loss to Barcelona. The Yellow Submarines are 13 points below the league leaders, with 12 games remaining.
At 51 points, though, the hosts look sure to secure the top four slot, having established an eight-point buffer. Home form has been a particular boost, Villarreal having won 10 of 13 league games there.
Elche can’t afford not to look over their shoulder yet. Los Franjiverdes arrive for this game placed 17th, just two points above the relegation region.
Two points won in their last three league matches have turned crucial in their fight for survival. Their most recent outing, against Espanyol, ended in a 2-2 draw.
Currently on 26 points, the visitors will be keen on stopping a potential Villarreal double over them. In the reverse meeting between these two, the hosts won 3-1.
Twice in the last four meetings with Villarreal, though, Elche posted wins. However, away from home in this fixture, they are winless in six.
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Villarreal v Elche Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.51 | 4.7 | 6 |
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1.48 | 4.64 | 6.15 |
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1.48 | 4.64 | 6.15 |
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1.48 | 4.33 | 5.75 |
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1.48 | 4.5 | 6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Villarreal and Elche?
Our prediction for the Villarreal vs Elche match is: Villarreal wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 08/03/2026 between Villarreal and Elche in LaLiga :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 57.23% for a win of Villarreal against Elche with odds of 1.53 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Villarreal vs Elche is 12.47% with odds of 4.83 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 30.3% chance ⭐ for a win of Elche vs Villarreal with odds of 6.4 at 888Starz.
Villarreal - Elche Prediction and Best Odds:
| Villarreal Elche Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Villarreal wins | 57.23% | 1.53 at 888Starz |
| Over 2.5 goals | 66.61% | 1.6 at 888Starz |
| Both Team To Score | 72.08% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Villarreal | 25.33% | 4.6 at LSbet |
Villarreal vs Elche Form
Villarreal and Elche's standings in the LaLiga
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
|
72 | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | +26 |
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15
|
43 | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | -8 |
Villarreal and Elche Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
22 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
18 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
14 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
9 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
31 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
9 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
24 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
20 Jan 2026 - Champions League
10 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
21 Dec 2025 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
18 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
14 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
31 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
28 Jan 2026 - Champions League
17 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
20 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
13 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
7 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
31 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
23 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
13 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
31 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
19 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
3 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
21 Dec 2025 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
7 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
23 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
14 Jan 2026 - Copa del Rey
10 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
16 Dec 2025 - Copa del Rey
Villarreal vs Elche Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
17 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
3 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
4 Feb 2023 - LaLiga
4 Sept 2022 - LaLiga
16 Jan 2022 - LaLiga
22 Sept 2021 - LaLiga
6 Feb 2021 - LaLiga
Villarreal against Elche Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
A. Tenas
DefenderA. Freeman
R. Veiga
D. Parejo
T. Partey
A. Gonzales
T. Oluwaseyi
A. Pedraza
G. Moreno
A. Iturbe
I. Pena
DefenderA. Pedrosa
P. Bigas
MidfielderG. Villar
F. Redondo
M. Neto
L. Cepeda
Josan
A. Boayar Benaisa
T. Morente
A. Silva
Missing players
J. Foyth
L. Costa
W. Kambwala
ForwardA. Perez
P. Cabanes
H. Fort
MidfielderY. de Santiago Alonso
Most goals and assists
Villarreal
Elche
G. Mikautadze
(13 Goals)
A. Silva
(10 Goals)
N. Pepe
(8 Assists)
M. Neto
(5 Assists)
, 
A. Rodriguez
(5 Assists)
, 
G. Valera
(5 Assists)
Villarreal - Elche Key Points
- Villarreal are coming off two straight wins at home.
- Across their last 10 matches, Elche are winless, losing six.
- Elche have suffered four straight defeats away from home.
- Villarreal are unbeaten in six home matches against Elche.
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Our Villarreal vs Elche Prediction
Villarreal are coming from a humbling defeat to league leaders Barcelona and will be out to bounce back. Fortunately, that opportunity comes against a team struggling to stay up. Elche haven't won any of their last 10 matches, suffering defeat in six.
They are also on a poor run away from home, having failed to win any of the last four. This run, coupled with their head-to-head numbers in this fixture, means we are looking at another potential defeat. Our prediction for Villarreal v Elche is that Villarreal wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Villarreal Elche
| Villarreal vs Elche | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villarreal wins | 1.59 | 1.53 | -3.8% |
| Draw | 4.53 | 4.83 | +6.6% |
| Elche wins | 6.1 | 6.4 | +4.9% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Villarreal is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 3.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 62.9% and is now 65.4% (2.5%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
