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 12 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 12 games · 15 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 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #9 |
| 10 | Points | 15 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 4 / 6 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 5 |
| 14 | Scored | 17 |
| 20 | Conceded | 15 |
| -6 | GD | +2 |
| 0.83 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 17% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Elche CF this season
Elche CF this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
Elche CF are 18th (10 pts). Villarreal CF are 9th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Elche CF
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
4/3
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/7
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Elche CF
| Fer Nino | 6 G |
| German Valera | 2 G |
| Buba | 1 G |
| Marc Aguado | 1 G |
Villarreal CF
| Georges Mikautadze | 3 G | 1 A |
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 4 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | 1 A |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Elche CF to score. At the same time, Villarreal CF does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gonzalo Verdu on 10.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Villarreal CF that had 422 games and scored 577 goals.
- 25' Antonio Barragan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Elche CF and Villarreal CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' Villarreal CF looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 40' Villarreal CF has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 45' It looks surprising Elche CF does not make any changes. Mario Gaspar has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 55' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Geronimo Rulli, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Martinez Valero with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 65' Pervis Estupinan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 372 appearances.
- 66' Elche CF ring the changes. Lucas has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Boye to step up.
- 69' Nicolas Jackson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Moi Gomez at the 69 minute mark.
- 74' Elche CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alfonso Pedraza is hanging Pervis Estupinan on the field on 75 minute.
- 76' Fresh legs for Elche CF! Josan Fernandez comes on to replace Tete Morente.
- 78' What composure from Lucas Boye! The Argentina international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 82' A moment of madness from Dani Parejo on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Villarreal CF will be frustrated.
- 84' Elche CF ring the changes. Gerard Gumbau has done his job and it is now time for Ivan Marcone to step up.
- 85' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Dani Parejo has done his job and it is now time for Iborra to step up.
- 87' It’s a booking for Elche CF player. Johan Mojica gets a Yellow card.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Etienne Capoue on 90.
- Full Time. Elche CF beats Villarreal CF
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
4 / 4
1.12
Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Elche CF or Villarreal CF 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Elche CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Elche CF or Draw
65%
Draw or Villarreal CF
64%
Elche CF or Villarreal CF
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
10.5%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
8.1%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Elche CF
| Handicap | Elche CF covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 21% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.