Elche CF vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Elche CF vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Estadio Martinez Valero.
- Elche CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Roberto Alonso
- Referee Jose Munuera
- Referee Salvador Lax
- Referee Valentin Pizarro
- Referee Jose Garrido
- Referee Ivan Masso Granado
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 2 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 3 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
| 4 | Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Málaga CF | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Real Madrid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Betis Balompié | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Levante UD | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | Getafe CF | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Villarreal CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Jan | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Jan | Granada CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Dec | FC Barcelona | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Dec | Valencia CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Cadiz CF | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Elche CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jan | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Jan | Levante UD | H | 5–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Deportivo Alavés | H | 5–2 | W |
| 18 Dec | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Elche CF | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #11 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Elche CF are 19th (0 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Estadio Martinez Valero that hosts another battle between Elche CF and Villarreal CF.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' Gonzalo Verdu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 10.
- 15' Elche CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Villarreal CF backline.
- 20' Albiol needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 30' Villarreal CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Unai Emery might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' Spain international Alberto Moreno has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 60' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 65' Elche CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 66' Lucas Boye gets the nod from Elche CF. He replaces Lucas and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Moi Gomez departs to be replaced by Nicolas Jackson.
- 74' Gonzalo Verdu is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Elche CF so far.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Alfonso Pedraza. He replaces Pervis Estupinan on 75 minute.
- 76' Fresh legs for Elche CF! Josan Fernandez comes on to replace Tete Morente.
- 78' Goal! Lucas Boye scores his 42 goal in 127 matches.
- 82' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dani Parejo on 82.
- 84' Ivan Marcone has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gerard Gumbau on 84 minute.
- 85' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Dani Parejo is replaced by Iborra on 85 minute.
- 87' Johan Mojica is having his name booked by the referee on 87.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Etienne Capoue argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Elche CF to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Elche CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Lucas ↓ Lucas Boye 66'
- 21
- 7
-
2
Gerard Gumbau ↓ Ivan Marcone 84'
- 22
- 19
- 4
- 10
- 5
- 13
-
11
Tete Morente ↓ Josan Fernandez 76'
Bench
- 25
- 24
- 15
-
17
Josan Fernandez ↑ 76'
- 8
- 3
-
9
Lucas Boye ↑ 66'
-
23
Ivan Marcone ↑ 84'
- 28
- 29
- 26
Coach
Francisco Rodriguez
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Moi Gomez ↓ Nicolas Jackson 69'
- 6
-
18
Alberto Moreno ↓ Dani Raba 85'
-
8
Juan Foyth ↓ Mario Gaspar 75'
-
5
Dani Parejo ↓ Iborra 85'
- 13
- 7
- 4
- 3
- 12
- 21
Bench
-
10
Iborra ↑ 85'
-
24
Alfonso Pedraza ↑ 75'
- 1
-
2
Mario Gaspar ↑ 75'
-
17
Dani Raba ↑ 85'
- 28
- 35
-
26
Nicolas Jackson ↑ 69'
- 38
- 39
Coach
Unai Emery
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gerard Moreno | 4 |
| Pere Milla | 3 |
| Lucas Boye | 2 |
| Arnaut Danjuma | 1 |
| Alberto Moreno | 1 |
| Trigueros | 1 |
| Yeremi Pino | 1 |
| Johan Mojica | 1 |
Head to Head
Elche CF Form
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.53
Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.5
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 90% + Under — clean sheet likely 81%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Elche CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 1.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 2.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 3.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Elche CF or Draw
76%
Draw or Villarreal CF
67%
Elche CF or Villarreal CF
58%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
38.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
15.9%
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
2 – 1
2.8%
1 – 2
2.6%
2 – 2
0.9%
3 – 0
0.8%
0 – 3
0.6%
3 – 1
0.5%
Asian Handicap — Elche CF
| Handicap | Elche CF covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 20% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 19% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
61%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
59%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.