Villarreal vs Elche Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score
1st Half2 - 0
31
T. Buchanan
scored for Villarreal
41
S. Mourino
scored for Villarreal
43
A. Moleiro
was cautioned
2nd Half2 - 1
74
M. Neto
was cautioned
83
A. Silva
scored for Elche
90+6
A. Silva
was cautioned
On 08 March 2026, Villarreal face Elche at Estadio de la Ceramica with kickoff scheduled for . This Spain La Liga encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Villarreal aim for structural stability in their setup.
Elche have shown tactical flexibility in recent matches.
Recent Form
Villarreal
WLWWL
Elche
LDLDL
Villarreal continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
In contrast, Elche have faced difficulties in recent matches and need to improve quickly. If this trend continues, their position may come under threat.
Recent Form Home/Away
Villarreal (Home)
WWWLW
Elche (Away)
LLLLD
Villarreal show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Elche's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Villarreal
---+-
Elche
---+-
Villarreal are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Likewise, Elche have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Villarreal (Home)
-----
Elche (Away)
-----
Villarreal show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Elche show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Villarreal
+++-+
Elche
+++-+
Villarreal have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Likewise, Elche are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Villarreal (Home)
+++-+
Elche (Away)
++++-
Villarreal's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Elche.
Scoring Consistency
Villarreal
+++++
Elche
+++-+
Villarreal show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Meanwhile, Elche have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Villarreal (Home)
+++-+
Elche (Away)
+++++
Villarreal attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Elche's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
Match Information
Referee: Victor Garcia Verdura
Venue: Estadio de la Ceramica
Villarreal vs Elche Video Content
1-0` Tajon Buchanan 31
2-0` Santiago Mourino 41
2-1` Andre Silva 83
Villarreal vs Elche Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
1.44
xG
1.36
37
Ball Posession (%)
63
4
Big Chances
3
1
Cautions
2
16
Shots
13
7
Shots on Goal
6
3
Shots Blocked
1
12
Shots inside Box
9
4
Shots outside Box
4
0
Hit Woodwork
0
11
Fouls
16
4
Corner Kicks
6
13
Throw Ins
19
6
Saves
5
16
Free Kicks
11
1
Offsides
1
355
Passes Total
610
281
Passes Completed
531
122
Passes in the final 3rd Total
161
91
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
125
37
Touches in the Opposition Box
26
12
Tackles Total
18
9
Tackles Completed
10
16
Clearances
12
8
Crosses Total
25
2
Crosses Completed
9
15
Interceptions
12
Villarreal vs Elche Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations