Villarreal CF vs Elche CF, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs Elche CF — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
- Elche CF 38 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Medie
- Referee Albert Catala
- Referee Valentin Pizarro
- Referee Julian Villasenor (Spain)
- Referee Alejandro Estevez Iglesias (Spain)
- Referee Miguel Ortiz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sep | Elche CF | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Getafe CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Aug | Club Atletico de Madrid | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | Real Valladolid CF | A | 3–0 | W |
| 22 May | FC Barcelona | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 May | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sep | Villarreal CF | A | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Aug | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Aug | UD Almeria | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Aug | Real Betis Balompie | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 May | Getafe CF | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 May | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Villarreal CF | Elche CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #13 |
| 72 | Points | 43 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 22 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 10 / 13 / 15 |
| 72 | Scored | 49 |
| 46 | Conceded | 57 |
| +26 | GD | -8 |
| 1.89 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 58% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). Elche CF are 13th (43 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Villarreal CF and Elche CF is underway.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Villarreal CF and Elche CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' 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.
- 15' It’s high time Francisco Rodriguez made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Elche CF have won 232 goals from 236 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 27' Gerard Moreno puts Villarreal CF on the lead.
- 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 36' Giovani Lo Celso makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Villarreal CF are in front.
- 41' Ezequiel Ponce has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 42' Nicolas Jackson was booked on 42.
- 46' A tactical swap from Villarreal CF — Jose Luis Morales on, Nicolas Jackson off on 46 minutes.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Villarreal CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' The Elche CF manager makes a substitution. Lucas Boye departs to be replaced by Pere Milla.
- 60' Pere Milla was booked on 60.
- 65' The whistle greets Yeremi Pino as he departs to be replaced by Samuel Chukwueze.
- 70' Quina has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Collado on 70 minute.
- 71' The crowd applauds Tete Morente as he leaves the pitch. Josan Fernandez steps in for Elche CF.
- 76' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gerard Gumbau made 199 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 79' Fresh legs for Villarreal CF! Aissa Mandi comes on to replace Femenia Far.
- 82' Poor challenge from Enzo Roco. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 87' Spain international Carlos Clerc has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 89' Francis Coquelin doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Elche CF.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
2
Femenia Far ↓ Aissa Mandi 79'
- 10
- 13
- 17
- 24
-
7
Gerard Moreno ↓ Alejandro Baena 65'
- 4
- 3
-
21
Yeremi Pino ↓ Samuel Chukwueze 65'
- 15
Bench
-
19
Francis Coquelin ↑ 79'
- 12
-
23
Aissa Mandi ↑ 79'
-
22
Jose Luis Morales ↑ 46'
- 14
- 20
-
11
Samuel Chukwueze ↑ 65'
- 5
-
16
Alejandro Baena ↑ 65'
- 35
- 32
Coach
Unai Emery
Elche CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 6
- 23
- 13
-
8
Raul Guti ↓ Gerard Gumbau 46'
-
15
Alex Collado ↓ Quina 70'
- 3
- 14
-
19
Ezequiel Ponce ↓ Roger Marti 57'
-
9
Lucas Boye ↓ Pere Milla 57'
-
11
Tete Morente ↓ Josan Fernandez 71'
Bench
- 1
-
12
Quina ↑ 70'
- –
-
20
Gerard Gumbau ↑ 46'
-
18
Roger Marti ↑ 57'
- 4
-
10
Pere Milla ↑ 57'
- 7
-
17
Josan Fernandez ↑ 71'
- 26
- 28
Coach
Francisco Rodriguez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gerard Moreno | 4 |
| Pere Milla | 3 |
| Lucas Boye | 2 |
| Yeremi Pino | 1 |
| Johan Mojica | 1 |
| Francis Coquelin | 1 |
| Giovani Lo Celso | 1 |
| Jose Luis Morales | 1 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.59
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Elche CF xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF to win 71% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
88%
Draw or Elche CF
29%
Villarreal CF or Elche CF
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.1%
3 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 1
7.7%
3 – 1
7.5%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
4.9%
0 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
3.6%
5 – 0
3.1%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Elche CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -2 | 32% | 21% | 47% |
| -1.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| -1 | 53% | 21% | 26% |
| -0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.