Villarreal vs Elche CF Prediction & Stats | La Liga | 17/10

The encounter between Villarreal and Elche CF is set to kick off at 15:15 on Saturday, 17/10.

This La Liga fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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1st Half Elche CF Win

Why we predict Elche CF to win the first half

Our betting tip is Elche CF to win the first half.

Elche CF often begin matches with high energy and quick transitions, which could catch Villarreal off guard. The visitors have a good chance to edge in front before the interval.

Key Betting Insights

Villarreal

• Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
• Both teams scored in 4 out of Villarreal's last 5 matches

Elche CF

• Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
• Both teams scored in 4 out of Elche CF's last 5 matches

1st Half Elche CF Win: 5/1

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	2/5	4/1	11/2	4/9	13/8
	4/11	4/1	5/1	4/9	8/5
	1/2	4/1	11/2	4/9	7/4
	2/5	4/1	6/1	1/2	8/5

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Villarreal Preview

Villarreal has completed 8 fixtures in the La Liga, securing 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses — an average of 1 points per game. In the La Liga, the team has scored 13 goals (1.63 per game) and conceded 13 (1.63 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Villarreal has played 58 matches, scoring 100 goals (1.72 per match) and conceding 83 (1.43 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Villarreal

Goals Scored: 103

Goals Conceded: 84

Average Goals Scored: 1.75

Average Goals Conceded: 1.42

Wins: 26

Goal Difference: 19

Date	Game	Result
13/10	Villarreal 3 - 1 Napoli	W
10/10	Real Madrid 1 - 0 Villarreal	L
20/09	Villarreal 3 - 1 Levante	W
17/09	Málaga 1 - 3 Villarreal	W
14/09	Villarreal 1 - 2 Betis	L

Villarreal to win the match: 2/5

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Elche CF Preview

Across 8 La Liga matches, Elche CF has posted 1 victories, 3 stalemates, and 4 defeats, averaging 0.75 points per fixture. In those games they scored 11 (1.38 per match) and conceded 17 (2.13 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Elche CF has earned 14 wins from 50 matches across all competitions, scoring 68 goals (1.36 per match) and conceding 77 (1.54 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Elche CF

Goals Scored: 68

Goals Conceded: 77

Average Goals Scored: 1.36

Average Goals Conceded: 1.54

Wins: 14

Goal Difference: -9

Date	Game	Result
11/10	Elche CF 0 - 0 Celta de Vigo	D
18/09	Espanyol 1 - 3 Elche CF	W
15/09	Elche CF 2 - 3 Real Madrid	L
12/09	Athletic 1 - 1 Elche CF	D
07/09	Elche CF 2 - 3 Real Sociedad	L

Elche CF to win the match: 11/2

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Statistical Insights for Villarreal vs Elche CF

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Villarreal vs Elche CF fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Villarreal

Spain - La Liga

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W L W W L	1.8
Home	W W L L W	1.8
Away	L W L L D	0.8

Elche CF

Spain - La Liga

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D W L D L	1
Home	D L L L W	0.8
Away	W D L D D	1.2

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Home Win

1/2

67.11%

Draw

4/1

20%

Away Win

5/1

16.13%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Villarreal

10

last 5 matches

Elche CF

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Villarreal scored +25% more goals than Elche CF in the last 5 matches.

Villarreal and Elche CF goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Napoli

3

Real Madrid

0

Levante

3

Málaga

3

Betis

1

0

Celta de Vigo

3

Espanyol

2

Real Madrid

1

Athletic

2

Real Sociedad

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Goals Conceded

Villarreal

6

last 5 matches

Elche CF

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Elche CF conceded +33% more goals than Villarreal in the last 5 matches.

Villarreal and Elche CF goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Napoli

1

Real Madrid

1

Levante

1

Málaga

1

Betis

2

0

Celta de Vigo

1

Espanyol

3

Real Madrid

1

Athletic

3

Real Sociedad

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Key metrics

Corners

Villarreal

29

last 5 matches

Elche CF

17

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Villarreal received +71% more corners than Elche CF in the last 5 matches.

Villarreal and Elche CF corners count, last 5 matches

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Napoli

4

Real Madrid

3

Levante

7

Málaga

8

Betis

7

5

Celta de Vigo

3

Espanyol

2

Real Madrid

1

Athletic

6

Real Sociedad

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Key metrics

Cards

Villarreal

7

last 5 matches

Elche CF

14

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Elche CF received +100% more cards than Villarreal in the last 5 matches.

Villarreal and Elche CF cards count, last 5 matches

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Napoli

2

Real Madrid

2

Levante

1

Málaga

1

Betis

1

1

Celta de Vigo

2

Espanyol

4

Real Madrid

3

Athletic

4

Real Sociedad

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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.