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Elche vs Villarreal result, stats & H2H

Elche

1–3

Villarreal

Martim Neto

Alfonso Pedraza
Alberto Moleiro
Georges Mikautadze

03/01/2026 19:30 · Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

Elche1–3Villarreal

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Martim Neto
Pedro Bigas
Germán Valera
Aleix Febas

Alfonso Pedraza
Alberto Moleiro
Georges Mikautadze
Sergi Cardona
Santi Comesaña
Ayoze Pérez

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

ElcheVillarreal

2Shots on target4

8Fouls11

3Yellow cards3

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Elche

Villarreal

Alfonso PedrazaDF · 90′Player of the match8.0
Alberto MoleiroMF · 90′7.9
Martim NetoMF · 79′7.7
Aleix FebasMF · 90′7.3
Pau NavarroDF · 90′7.3

Martim NetoMF · 79′7.7
Aleix FebasMF · 90′7.3
Alvaro NúñezMF · 79′7.2

Alfonso PedrazaDF · 90′Player of the match8.0
Alberto MoleiroMF · 90′7.9
Pau NavarroDF · 90′7.3

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: La Liga
Kick-off: Sat 3 Jan 19:30 EET
Stadium: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Capacity: 31,388
City: Elche

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

0Elche wins

1Draws

2Villarreal wins

Last matches: Elche

27.10.26Spanish CupPinatarElche13W
24.10.26La LigaRayo VallecanoElche03W
17.10.26La LigaVillarrealElche00D
11.10.26La LigaElcheCelta Vigo00D
18.09.26La LigaEspanyolElche13W

Last matches: Villarreal

27.10.26Spanish CupManacorVillarreal05W
24.10.26La LigaValenciaVillarreal12W
20.10.26UEFA Champions LeagueLiverpoolVillarreal43L
17.10.26La LigaVillarrealElche00D
13.10.26UEFA Champions LeagueVillarrealNapoli31W

Head-to-head matches

17.10.26La LigaVillarrealElche00D
08.03.26La LigaVillarrealElche21L
03.01.26La LigaElcheVillarreal13L

2.33Avg goals67%Both scored67%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Elche vs Villarreal: head-to-head record

3 meetings since 2026: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

0Elche wins

1Draws

2Villarreal wins

2:5Goals (Elche : Villarreal)

2.33Goals per match

67%BTTS

67%Over 1.5

67%Over 2.5

33%Over 3.5

Elche at home: 0-0-11:3 goals in 1 games
Villarreal at home: 1-1-02:1 goals in 2 games
Villarreal's biggest win: 1–3Elche 1–3 Villarreal, 3 Jan 2026

Meetings (3 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
17 Oct 2026	La Liga	Villarreal	0–0	Elche
8 Mar 2026	La Liga	Villarreal	2–1	Elche
3 Jan 2026	La Liga	Elche	1–3	Villarreal

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Elche3W 2D 0L · goals 9–2

W27.10Spanish CupAPinatar3–1
W24.10La LigaARayo Vallecano3–0
D17.10La LigaAVillarreal0–0
D11.10La LigaHCelta Vigo0–0
W18.09La LigaAEspanyol3–1

Villarreal3W 1D 1L · goals 13–6

W27.10Spanish CupAManacor5–0
W24.10La LigaAValencia2–1
L20.10UEFA Champions LeagueALiverpool3–4
D17.10La LigaHElche0–0
W13.10UEFA Champions LeagueHNapoli3–1

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

ElcheVillarreal

1.6Goals scored per game2.2

1.7Goals conceded per game1.4

60%Both teams scored70%

70%Over 2.5 goals80%

3Clean sheets2

30%Failed to score20%

0-1-3Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)3-0-3

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

ElcheVillarreal

La Liga 2025/2026 · 37 gamesLa Liga 2025/2026 · 38 games

1.3Goals scored1.9

1.5Goals conceded1.2

3.8Corners4.2

10.8Shots12.0

58%Possession44%

2.1Yellow cards2.1

22%Clean sheets21%

11%Failed to score16%

9-8-2Home / away record (W-D-L)7-5-7

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

ElcheVillarreal

Top stats

2Shots on target4

Passes

775Passes220

707Accurate passes164

91%Pass accuracy75%

Defence

8Fouls11

1Goalkeeper saves1

Discipline

3Yellow cards3

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

8.0Alfonso PedrazaVillarreal
7.9Alberto MoleiroVillarreal
7.7Martim NetoElche
7.3Aleix FebasElche
7.3Pau NavarroVillarreal

Elche (16)

Villarreal (16)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Primera División

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
9	Celta Vigo	10	+3	12	DWDWD
10	Villarreal	10	+1	12	WDLWW
11	Dep. A Coruna	10	0	11	LDLDL
14	Levante	10	-3	10	LWDDL
15	Elche	10	-3	10	WDDWL
16	Rayo Vallecano	9	-8	9	LDDW

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

ElcheFormationVillarreal

Elche

Villarreal

Goal
Yellow card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

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About this match

Elche vs Villarreal preview

Elche and Villarreal met in the La Liga on Sat, 3 Jan 2026, and the match finished 1–3.

Form · last 5 matches

ElcheWWDDW9 scored · 2 conceded

VillarrealWWLDW13 scored · 6 conceded

Key facts · last 5

ElcheVillarreal

1.6Goals scored per game2.2

1.7Goals conceded per game1.4

60%Both teams scored70%

70%Over 2.5 goals80%

3Clean sheets2

Head-to-head in numbers

0Elche wins

1Draws

2Villarreal wins

3 meetings · 2.3 goals per game · both teams scored in 67%

League table

Elche15th10 pts · 10 played

Villarreal10th12 pts · 10 played

Villarreal lead by 2 pts

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Recent form over the last 5: Elche WWDDW (goals 9–2), Villarreal WWLDW (goals 13–6).

Both teams scored in 60% of Elche's recent games and 70% of Villarreal's; over 2.5 goals landed in 70% and 80% respectively.

Per game, Elche average 1.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded (clean sheets: 3), Villarreal 2.2 and 1.4 (clean sheets: 2).

Across 3 head-to-head games the record reads 0–1–2 (wins–draws–losses) from Elche's side.

Those 3 games averaged 2.3 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.

Elche sit 15th on 10 pts after 10 games, Villarreal 10th on 12 pts.

Nito explains: Elche vs Villarreal

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Elche and Villarreal matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 60% of Elche's last 10 matches and 70% of Villarreal's last 10. In their 3 recorded meetings it was 67%. In this match it landed (Elche 1-3 Villarreal).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Elche reached that in 70% of their last 10 matches, Villarreal in 80% of their last 10. Their 3 meetings averaged 2.3 goals (67% over 2.5). This match had 4 goals: over.

What does the form guide WWDDW mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Elche, last 5: 3 W · 2 D · 0 L (9 scored, 2 conceded). Villarreal, last 5: 3 W · 1 D · 1 L (13 scored, 6 conceded).

Where do Elche and Villarreal stand in the table?

Elche are 15th with 10 points from 10 games. Villarreal are 10th with 12 points from 10 games. The gap between them is 2 points.

Elche vs Villarreal: questions & answers

Who won Elche vs Villarreal?

Villarreal won 3–1.

Did both teams score in Elche vs Villarreal?

Yes, the match finished 1–3.

When was Elche vs Villarreal played?

Elche vs Villarreal was played on Sat, 3 Jan 2026 at 19:30 (GMT+2) at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.

What is the head-to-head record between Elche and Villarreal?

3 meetings: Elche 0 wins, 1 draws, Villarreal 2 wins. Those 3 games averaged 2.3 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.

Elche vs Villarreal result, stats & H2H

Elche

Villarreal

Key events

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Top-rated players

Match information

Match information

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Elche

Last matches: Villarreal

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (3 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Primera División

Line-ups

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Substitutes

Comments

Elche vs Villarreal preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Elche vs Villarreal

How often do Elche and Villarreal matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide WWDDW mean?

Where do Elche and Villarreal stand in the table?

Elche vs Villarreal: questions & answers

More on this match

Key facts

Key stats

Key stats

Top-rated players

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Elche

Last matches: Villarreal

Head-to-head matches

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Primera División

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Elche vs Villarreal: questions & answers

Meetings (3 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Nito explains: Elche vs Villarreal

How often do Elche and Villarreal matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide WWDDW mean?

Where do Elche and Villarreal stand in the table?

More on this match

Season stats

Line-ups