LaLigaSat 17 Oct, 17:15 EATEstadio de la Cerámica

Villarreal vs Elche prediction

VillarrealHome63%to win
2.33 : 1.16expected goalsDraw 20%
ElcheAway17%to win
Shujaa safe tipVillarreal to win1.46

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip67%
Villarreal to winMost likely to win
Price 1.461 unit
Bold tip36%
Villarreal to win and both scoreBigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.751 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Villarreal vs Elche is Villarreal to win, with a 63% chance. The most likely score is 2-1. Our best bet is Villarreal to win at 1.46.

Villarreal recent form-1%Elche recent form-3%Villarreal rest between games-3%Elche rest between games-3%Villarreal league table+1%Elche league table-1%

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Shujaa expert view

Our read for Kenya
  1. 1

    Villarreal sits at eleventh place in the league table with eight points from eight matches. Elche is down in eighteenth place with six points from eight games.

  2. 2

    Recent matches show both teams struggling for consistency. Villarreal lost to Deportivo and Real Betis recently, while Elche fell against Real Sociedad and Racing Santander.

  3. 3

    Our model gives Villarreal a sixty three percent chance to win and expects around three total goals. The strongest tip backs a Villarreal victory at sixty seven percent.

  4. 4

    Squad rest times and recent league positions shifted the numbers before this match. Betting carries risk, so always stake carefully.

Verdict. Our lean is Villarreal to win, but remember that betting has risks.

Good to know: This is our opinion from the numbers, not a promise. Betting has risk, 18+.

Form and head to head

Newest game first
VillarrealWWLLL
  • Wv Levante3-1
  • Wat Málaga3-1
  • Lv Real Betis1-2
  • Lat Borussia Dortmund2-3
  • Lv Deportivo2-3
ElcheWLDLL
  • Wat Espanyol3-1
  • Lv Real Madrid2-3
  • Dat Athletic Club1-1
  • Lv Real Sociedad2-3
  • Lat Racing Santander2-3

In numbers, Villarreal red and Elche green

1.4Points per game1.1
1.9Goals scored per game1.4
1.5Goals conceded per game1.9
0%Clean sheets10%

Last meetings

  • Villarreal2-1Elche
  • Elche1-3Villarreal

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
VillarrealElche
20Games played20
8Wins6
5Draws5
7Losses9
39Goals scored28
30Goals conceded37
1.9Scored per game1.4
1.5Conceded per game1.9
6W 0D 3LHome record4W 2D 3L
2W 5D 4LAway record2W 3D 6L
0%Clean sheets10%
85%Both teams scored80%
70%Over 2.5 goals65%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

LaLiga
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
10. Villarreal10334+1121.20
15. Elche10244-3101.00

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full LaLiga table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Villarreal
  • Péter Gulácsi
    Péter GulácsiKeeper · G
    1 saves
Elche
  • Matías Dituro
    Matías DituroKeeper · G
    6 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals87%1.15
Over 2.5 goals68%1.48
Over 3.5 goals46%2.17
Both teams to score63%1.60
Villarreal or draw83%1.21
Elche or draw37%2.69
Villarreal win and over 2.548%2.08
Elche win and over 2.512%8.22

Most likely scores

2-19.6%
1-18.8%
2-08.3%
3-17.4%
1-06.6%

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
Villarreal to win67%1.46-2.8%
A Draw23%4.70+6.4%
Elche to win20%5.75+14.9%
Over 3.5 goals45%2.10-6.3%
Under 3.5 goals59%1.67-1.6%
Villarreal -1.543%2.05-12.8%
Elche +1.561%1.63-1.0%

Good to know: The small grey number is the fair price. If your bookmaker pays more, the bet has value.

Where to bet on Villarreal v Elche

Our top pick is Villarreal to win. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Villarreal vs Elche: Villarreal are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Villarreal 63%, the draw 20% and Elche 17%. The bookmakers agree and make Villarreal the favourite at 1.46.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Villarreal took 6 points from their last 5 games and Elche took 4 from 5. Villarreal come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Villarreal won 6 of their last 9 games at home. Elche won 2 of their last 11 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Villarreal score 1.9 goals a game and let in 1.5. Elche score 1.4 and let in 1.9. Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 of Villarreal games and 13 of Elche games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Villarreal won 2 and Elche won 0 with 0 draws. The last one ended Villarreal 2, Elche 1.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Villarreal to win has a 67% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Villarreal form

Villarreal have 8 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 39 goals scored and 30 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, L, newest first.

Elche form

Elche have 6 wins, 5 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 28 goals scored and 37 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, L, D, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Villarreal won 2, Elche won 0 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Villarreal 2, Elche 1.

Our call

We expect Villarreal to score about 2.3 goals and Elche about 1.2. That points to Villarreal to win, with 2-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Villarreal to win at 1.46. Our bold bet is Villarreal to win and both score at 2.75.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Villarreal vs Elche?

Our prediction for Villarreal vs Elche is Villarreal to win, with a 63% chance. The most likely score is 2-1. Our best bet is Villarreal to win at 1.46.

What is the score prediction for Villarreal vs Elche?

2-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-1 and 2-0. We expect Villarreal to score 2.3 goals and Elche 1.2.

Will both teams score in Villarreal vs Elche?

Both teams to score has a 63% chance. Both sides scored in 17 of Villarreal last 20 games and 16 of Elche last 20.

How are Villarreal playing?

Villarreal have 8 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 39 goals scored and 30 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, L, newest first.

How are Elche playing?

Elche have 6 wins, 5 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 28 goals scored and 37 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, L, D, L, L, newest first.

What happened when Villarreal and Elche last met?

It ended Villarreal 2, Elche 1. In the last 2 meetings Villarreal won 2 and Elche won 0.

What is the best bet for Villarreal vs Elche?

Villarreal to win at 1.46, with a 67% chance.

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