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Villarreal vs Elche Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.26 expected goals for Villarreal and 1.09 for Elche, a combined total of 3.34. That distribution gives Villarreal the largest share of the 1X2 market at 64%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 65% for over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 64% favourite still loses or draws roughly 36% of the time.

Model pick

Villarreal to Win

63.7% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

2.26 – 1.09

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Villarreal win64%
Draw19%
Elche win17%

Double chance 1X

83%

Double chance 12

81%

Double chance X2

36%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals65%
Over 3.5 goals43%
Both teams to score59%

Correct score

  • 2–19.8%
  • 2–09.0%
  • 1–18.7%
  • 1–08.0%
  • 3–17.4%

Why the model likes this

  • Villarreal home form

    7 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Elche away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Villarreal to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 64%, against 64% / 19% / 17% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.26 goals for Villarreal and 1.09 for Elche, a combined 3.34 — an open game on paper.

Recent form

Villarreal

  • 2026-08-08T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Galatasaray · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-05T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Levante · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-01T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Lens · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-07-29T20:00:00.000Z · H vs Como · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-07-29T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Al Ula · 3-0 (W)

Elche

  • 2026-07-31T08:30:00.000Z · H vs Cordoba · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-07-28T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Al Ain · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-07-24T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Johor Darul Takzim FC · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-07-18T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Kaizer Chiefs · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-05-23T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Girona · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Barcelona3831165994
2Real Madrid3827564286
3Villarreal38226102672
4Atletico Madrid38216111869
5Real Betis38151581160
6Celta Vigo38141212554
7Getafe3815617-651
8Rayo Vallecano38121412-350
9Valencia38131015-949
10Real Sociedad38111314-246
11Espanyol38121016-1246
12Athletic Club3813619-1545
13Sevilla3812719-1443
14Alaves38111017-1243
15Elche38101315-843
16Levante3811918-1442
17Osasuna3811918-642
18Mallorca3811918-1042
19Girona3891415-1641
20Oviedo3861121-3429

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.