FC Villarreal B vs Elche CF, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Villarreal B vs Elche CF — Segunda Division at Ciudad Deportiva del Villarreal.
- FC Villarreal B 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Elche CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! FC Villarreal B vs Elche CF — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The travelling Elche CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' FC Villarreal B seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 13' It’s gonna be a card for Josan Fernandez.
- 15' The Argentina Nicolas Castro breaks the deadlock on 15 minutes. 0-1!
- 20' Jose Salinas needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 25' Spain international Aleix Febas has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' Sergio Bermejo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 333 appearances.
- 45' Elche CF player sees a card in front of him.
- 46' The FC Villarreal B bench stirs into life. Aitor Gelardo is withdrawn and Dani Requena gets his opportunity.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Diego Gonzalez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 58' Fresh legs for Elche CF! Aleix Febas comes on to replace Arnau Puigmal.
- 61' Dani Requena was booked on 61.
- 62' Elche CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 63' Time for substitution for Elche CF. Josan Fernandez is replaced by Jose Salinas.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Antonio Espigares on 65 minutes.
- 70' The FC Villarreal B bench stirs into life. Jorge Pascual is withdrawn and Javier Ontiveros gets his opportunity.
- 75' Dani Tasende has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 77' The referee shows Elche CF player a card on 77.
- 78' Mourad El Ghezouani makes way for Borja Garces at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Elche CF.
- 79' Fresh legs for Elche CF! Sergio Bermejo comes on to replace Rodrigo Mendoza.
- 84' Elche CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 86' A moment of madness from Borja Garces on 86 minutes earns him a card. Elche CF will be frustrated.
- 87' FC Villarreal B make a change. Antonio Espigares trudges off to be replaced by Hugo Novoa on 87 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Villarreal B 0-1 Elche CF.
Lineups
FC Villarreal B Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1
-
8
Carlo Garcia ↓ Tiago Geralnik 70'
- 12
- 7
- 11
- 2
-
29
Antonio Espigares ↓ Hugo Novoa 87'
- 9
-
21
Rodri Alonso ↓ Carlos Romero 46'
- 3
-
14
Aitor Gelardo ↓ Dani Requena 46'
Bench
-
10
Javier Ontiveros ↑ 70'
- 13
-
17
Hugo Novoa ↑ 87'
- 16
-
18
Carlos Romero ↑ 46'
- 5
-
27
Dani Requena ↑ 46'
- 33
- 24
-
22
Tiago Geralnik ↑ 70'
- 15
Coach
Miguel Alvarez
Elche CF Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
6
Pedro Bigas ↓ Diego Gonzalez 46'
- 23
-
17
Josan Fernandez ↓ Jose Salinas 63'
- 11
- 21
-
8
Arnau Puigmal ↓ Aleix Febas 58'
- 19
- 13
- 5
- 22
- 30
Bench
- 1
-
18
Borja Garces ↑ 78'
-
4
Diego Gonzalez ↑ 46'
- 20
-
14
Aleix Febas ↑ 58'
- –
-
9
Sergio Bermejo ↑ 79'
-
12
Jose Salinas ↑ 63'
- 10
- 35
- 37
Coach
Sebastián Beccacece
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fidel | 1 |
| Nicolas Castro | 1 |
FC Villarreal B Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Elche CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

