Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

Segunda Division · 2023-24
FC Villarreal B
0 – 1
Full Time
Elche CF
Sun 10 Mar 2024 · 15:15 UTC Ciudad Deportiva del Villarreal HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 15' Nicolas Castro
Y 13' Josan Fernandez
Y 45' Arnau Puigmal
Dani Requena 61' Y
Y 62' Diego Gonzalez
Antonio Espigares 65' Y
Y 77' Nicolas Fernandez Marcau
Y 86' Borja Garces

Overview

Match Preview

FC Villarreal B vs Elche CF — Segunda Division at Ciudad Deportiva del Villarreal.

Match Details

  • Referee Ruben Avalos Barrera (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Brian Valencia Lopez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Gonzalo Lopez de la Llave (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
FC Villarreal B 2 games · Avg 1.0 goals Elche CF
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-10 FC Villarreal B 0–1 Elche CF 2023-08-26 Elche CF 1–0 FC Villarreal B

Recent Form

FC Villarreal B
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Mar Elche CF H 0–1 L
02 Mar CD Eldense A 0–2 L
24 Feb Real Zaragoza H 0–0 D
17 Feb Andorra CF A 1–1 D
11 Feb CD Tenerife H 1–0 W
03 Feb CD Mirandés A 0–3 L
Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Mar FC Villarreal B A 1–0 W
04 Mar AD Alcorcon H 3–0 W
25 Feb FC Cartagena A 1–0 W
18 Feb SD Eibar H 0–0 D
10 Feb SD Amorebieta A 0–1 L
02 Feb Burgos CF H 2–0 W

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Ciudad Deportiva del Villarreal. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FC Villarreal B and Elche CF.
  • 5' Elche CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' FC Villarreal B currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 13' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Josan Fernandez.
  • 15' What a strike from Nicolas Castro! The score is 0-1.
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Elche CF that had 243 games and scored 245 goals.
  • 25' Argentina international Nicolas Fernandez Marcau has been a key figure this campaign — 8 goals and 4 assists in the Array this season.
  • 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 35' Elche CF come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 40' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Arnau Puigmal.
  • 46' Another substitution for FC Villarreal B to replace Aitor Gelardo by Dani Requena on 46 minute.
  • 51' It looks surprising FC Villarreal B does not make any changes. Adria Altimira has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 56' The -year-old Carlo Garcia has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 58' Aleix Febas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Arnau Puigmal on 58 minute.
  • 61' A moment of madness from Dani Requena on 61 minutes earns him a card. FC Villarreal B will be frustrated.
  • 62' Diego Gonzalez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 62.
  • 63' Josan Fernandez makes way for Jose Salinas at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Elche CF.
  • 65' It’s a booking for FC Villarreal B player. Antonio Espigares gets a card.
  • 70' Jorge Pascual makes way for Javier Ontiveros at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Villarreal B.
  • 75' Elche CF have won 245 goals from 243 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 77' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nicolas Fernandez Marcau on 77 minutes.
  • 78' A change in the Elche CF ranks — Mourad El Ghezouani exits the field as Borja Garces enters on 78.
  • 79' Elche CF ring the changes. Rodrigo Mendoza has done his job and it is now time for Sergio Bermejo to step up.
  • 84' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 86' Elche CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 86.
  • 87' The crowd applauds Antonio Espigares as he leaves the pitch. Hugo Novoa steps in for FC Villarreal B.
  • 0-1 the final result. FC Villarreal B will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

FC Villarreal B Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miguel Alvarez

Elche CF Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastián Beccacece

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.72 FC Villarreal B xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 Elche CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 77% + Elche CF or Draw 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Villarreal B27% Draw35% Elche CF38%
Actual: Elche CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes33% 0% No67%
Avg goals/match: 1.64
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 78%
22%
± 1.5 49%
51%
± 2.5 23%
77%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

FC Villarreal B or Draw
62%
Draw or Elche CF
73%
FC Villarreal B or Elche CF
65%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Villarreal B17% Draw60% Elche CF23%
Actual: Elche CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
21.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
1 – 0
12.4%
0 – 2
7.7%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 1
4.6%
0 – 3
2.3%
2 – 2
2.3%
1 – 3
1.9%
3 – 1
1.1%

Asian Handicap — FC Villarreal B

Handicap FC Villarreal B covers Push Elche CF covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 18% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 23% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

FC Villarreal B keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
49% ✗

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