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Sunday, 8th March 2026 La Liga 2026
WON ✓ Tip WON Villarreal 2-1 Elche
La Liga

Villarreal vs Elche

Data supports Villarreal to win
V
Villarreal
Home Side
L W W L W
Form Data
3W - 0D - 2L
GF: 1.8 | GA: 1.6
Primary Pick
1
Backing Villarreal to win
Tip Confidence56%
H
50%
D
30%
A
20%
E
Elche
Away Side
D L D L L
Form Data
0W - 2D - 3L
GF: 1 | GA: 2
Final Score
2-1
⚡ Supporting BetsExtras
Primary Selection1 — Villarreal to win
1.53
Over 2.5 Goals80% Over 1.5 Goals80% BTTS — Yes80%
⚔ Head to HeadRecord
3
Villarreal
0
Draws
2
Elche
Supports Pick Villarreal won 3 of the last 5 meetings (0 draws).
📊 Key StatsComparison
Villarreal
Metric
Elche
1.8
Goals For
1
1.6
Goals Against
2
20%
Clean Sheets
20%
3-0-2
W — D — L
0-2-3
Win Rate Comparison
60%
0%
📈 Team RatingsGrades
Villarreal
Overall
6.0
Scoring
6.0
Defence
4.7
Elche
Overall
1.2
Scoring
3.3
Defence
3.3
🔀 CombinationsSmart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes60%
Home Win & BTTS No15%
Draw & BTTS Yes20%
Draw & BTTS No5%
Away Win & BTTS Yes0%
Away Win & BTTS No0%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.560%
Home Win & Under 2.515%
Draw & Over 2.520%
Draw & Under 2.55%
Away Win & Over 2.50%
Away Win & Under 2.50%
📜 ArchivesLog
Head to Head
⚽ LL (Jan 3, 2026): Elche
1
Villarreal
3
⚽ LL (Feb 4, 2023): Elche
3
Villarreal
1
⚽ LL (Sep 4, 2022): Villarreal
4
Elche
0
⚽ LL (Jan 16, 2022): Elche
1
Villarreal
0
⚽ LL (Sep 22, 2021): Villarreal
4
Elche
1
Recent Matches
Villarreal
⚽ LL (Feb 28, 2026): Barcelona
4
Villarreal
1
⚽ LL (Feb 22, 2026): Villarreal
2
Valencia
1
⚽ LL (Feb 18, 2026): Levante
0
Villarreal
1
⚽ LL (Feb 14, 2026): Getafe
2
Villarreal
1
⚽ LL (Feb 9, 2026): Villarreal
4
Espanyol
1
Elche
⚽ LL (Mar 1, 2026): Elche
2
Espanyol
2
⚽ LL (Feb 20, 2026): Ath Bilbao
2
Elche
1
⚽ LL (Feb 13, 2026): Elche
0
Osasuna
0
⚽ LL (Feb 7, 2026): Real Sociedad
3
Elche
1
⚽ LL (Jan 31, 2026): Elche
1
Barcelona
3
📝 Match AnalysisWriteup

On Sunday, 8th March 2026, Villarreal host Elche in La Liga. We recommend Villarreal to win as the standout selection.

Villarreal arrive showing mixed form, having recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats from their last 5 outings.

Elche are struggling away from home, with a record of 0W 2D 3L across 5 matches.

Historical meetings favour Villarreal, who lead the head-to-head with 3 wins to Elche's 2, with 0 draws from 5 encounters. Both teams have scored in 60% of those meetings.

Our verdict: villarreal to win at odds of 1.53 represents the most compelling value in this fixture.

❓ Quick AnswersFAQ
What is the recommended bet for Villarreal vs Elche?
Our selection is 1 — Villarreal to win, priced at approximately 1.53. Tip confidence rating: 56%.
What is Villarreal's current form?
Villarreal have won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
How has Elche been performing recently?
Elche have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats from 5 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
Villarreal lead with 3 wins versus Elche's 2, with 0 draws across 5 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 3.2 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 60%.
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