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

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' It’s Showtime! The match between Elche CF and FC Villarreal B is underway.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Elche CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 9' Fidel has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 9 minutes.
  • 14' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 19' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Elche CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 24' Elche CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 29' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Villarreal B that had 42 games and scored 43 goals.
  • 34' Abraham Rando has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 415 appearances.
  • 38' The whistle greets Cristian Salvador as he departs to be replaced by Raul Guti.
  • 43' FC Villarreal B is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' Another substitution for FC Villarreal B to replace Hugo Perez by Rodri Alonso on 46 minute.
  • 51' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 58' It is a substitution in Elche CF team. Fidel is replaced by Aleix Febas on 58 minute.
  • 63' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 68' 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.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Alex Fores as he leaves the pitch. Andres Ferrari steps in for FC Villarreal B.
  • 76' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Elche CF and FC Villarreal B are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Carlos Romero as he leaves the pitch. Diego Collado steps in for FC Villarreal B.
  • 83' Pedro Bigas is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Elche CF tonight.
  • 84' It’s a booking for Elche CF player. Josan Fernandez gets a card.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Oscar Plano. He replaces Nicolas Castro on 84 minute.
  • 89' The 26-year-old Alberto Del Moral has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 90' The referee shows Elche CF player a card on 90.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Elche CF 1-0 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.