Saturday , 14 November 2026

Elche CF vs FC Villarreal B, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Segunda Division · 2023-24
Elche CF
1 – 0
Full Time
FC Villarreal B
Sat 26 Aug 2023 · 19:30 UTC Estadio Martinez Valero 13,318 HT 45' · FT 45'
Fidel pen 9' 1–0
Josan Fernandez 84' Y
Carlos Clerc 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Elche CF vs FC Villarreal B — Segunda Division at Estadio Martinez Valero.

Match Details

  • Referee Rafael Sanchez Lopez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Jesus Mira Garcia (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Jose Hernandez Garcia (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 UD Almeria 14 32
2 CD Castellon 13 30
3 Girona FC 14 24
4 Burgos CF 14 24
5 SD Eibar 12 23
6 Granada CF 12 23
7 RCD Mallorca 13 23
8 Real Sporting de Gijon 14 23
9 Real Oviedo 14 21
10 Cordoba CF 14 20
11 UD Las Palmas 13 20
12 Real Valladolid CF 14 18
13 CE Sabadell FC 13 18
14 CD Tenerife 12 15
15 CD Leganes 14 15
16 CD Eldense 13 14
17 Celta Vigo B 13 13
18 Real Sociedad B 14 13
19 Andorra CF 13 11
20 Cadiz CF 13 10
21 Albacete Balompie 13 10
22 AD Ceuta FC 13 5

Head-to-Head

2
Elche CF 2 games · Avg 1.0 goals FC Villarreal B
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-26 Elche CF 1–0 FC Villarreal B

Recent Form

Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug FC Villarreal B H 1–0 W
19 Aug SD Eibar A 1–2 L
12 Aug Racing Club de Ferrol H 0–1 L
04 Jun Cadiz CF H 1–1 D
28 May Athletic Club A 1–0 W
24 May Sevilla FC H 1–1 D
FC Villarreal B
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Elche CF A 0–1 L
21 Aug CD Eldense H 3–1 W
12 Aug Real Zaragoza A 0–2 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Elche CF and FC Villarreal B get this one started.
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Abraham Rando is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Elche CF.
  • 9' Brilliant from the ! Fidel makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 9.
  • 14' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 19' international Lanchi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 24' Elche CF are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against FC Villarreal B's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 34' It is a cagey affair so far. Elche CF in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past FC Villarreal B's compact 4-4-2.
  • 38' The whistle greets Cristian Salvador as he departs to be replaced by Raul Guti.
  • 43' Elche CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 46' Another change for FC Villarreal B made on 46 minute. Hugo Perez leaves to be changed by Rodri Alonso.
  • 51' The travelling FC Villarreal B supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Elche CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 58' It is a substitution in Elche CF team. Fidel is replaced by Aleix Febas on 58 minute.
  • 63' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 68' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Elche CF that had 246 games and scored 248 goals.
  • 71' Another substitution for FC Villarreal B to replace Alex Fores by Andres Ferrari on 71 minute.
  • 76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Miguel Alvarez will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 78' The whistle greets Carlos Romero as he departs to be replaced by Diego Collado.
  • 83' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 84' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Josan Fernandez on 84 minutes.
  • 84' It is a substitution in Elche CF team. Nicolas Castro is replaced by Oscar Plano on 84 minute.
  • 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 90' Carlos Clerc was booked on 90.
  • Full Time. Elche CF beats FC Villarreal B

Lineups

Elche CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastián Beccacece

FC Villarreal B Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miguel Alvarez

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.19 Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63 FC Villarreal B xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 72% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF50% Draw31% FC Villarreal B19%
Actual: Elche CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 1.82
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 55%
45%
± 2.5 28%
72%
± 3.5 12%
88%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Elche CF or Draw
81%
Draw or FC Villarreal B
50%
Elche CF or FC Villarreal B
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Elche CF31% Draw56% FC Villarreal B13%
Actual: Elche CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.5%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13%
2 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
4.3%
1 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 2
3%
2 – 2
2.4%
4 – 0
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Elche CF

Handicap Elche CF covers Push FC Villarreal B covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 26% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 13% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Elche CF keeps clean sheet
53% ✓
FC Villarreal B keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.