Villarreal vs Elche: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 March

Betiball's prediction for Villarreal vs Elche on 08 March 2026 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Villarreal vs Elche preview before placing your bet.

Villarreal vs Elche: Starting Lineups Time : 08/03/2026 09:00

Villarreal
2 - 1
Finished
Elche
75' event Renato De Palma Veiga / Pau Navarro Badenes
75' event Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo / Santi Comesana
75' event Thomas Partey / Pape Alassane Gueye
65' event Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Alberto Moleiro
65' event Alfon Gonzalez / Tajon Buchanan
43' event Alberto Moleiro
41' event Santiago Mourino
31' event Tajon Buchanan
event 90+5' Andre Silva
event 82' Andre Silva
event 77' Andre Silva / Rafael Mir Vicente
event 74' Martim Neto
event 68' Federico Redondo / Marc Aguado Pallares
event 68' Gonzalo Villar / Aleix Febas
event 68' Jose Antonio Fernandez Pomares / Buba Sangare
event 59' Martim Neto / Grady Diangana
75' event Renato De Palma Veiga / Pau Navarro Badenes
event 90+5' Andre Silva
75' event Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo / Santi Comesana
event 82' Andre Silva
75' event Thomas Partey / Pape Alassane Gueye
event 77' Andre Silva / Rafael Mir Vicente
65' event Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Alberto Moleiro
event 74' Martim Neto
65' event Alfon Gonzalez / Tajon Buchanan
event 68' Federico Redondo / Marc Aguado Pallares
43' event Alberto Moleiro
event 68' Gonzalo Villar / Aleix Febas
41' event Santiago Mourino
event 68' Jose Antonio Fernandez Pomares / Buba Sangare
31' event Tajon Buchanan
event 59' Martim Neto / Grady Diangana
Villarreal Villarreal
Substitutions
#16 Thomas Partey
#12 Renato De Palma Veiga
#11 Alfon Gonzalez
#10 Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
#7 Gerard Moreno Balaguero
#21 Tani Oluwaseyi
#24 Alfonso Pedraza Sag
#25 Arnau Urena Tenas
#3 Alexander Freeman
Villarreal Villarreal Elche Elche
16Shots13
7Shots on Goal6
11Fouls16
4Corner Kick6
16Free kick11
1Offside1
1Yellow card2
12Aerial1
6Save5
9Successful Tackles18
15Interceptions12
17Long pass35
2Assist1
2Successful center9
5Substitution5
6Shots off goal6
7Head Success16
3Blocked1
9Tackle12
6Dribbles5
13Throw-in19
355Passes610
80Attacks123
49Dangerous attacks64
1Corner Kicks(HT)0
4BigChances3
3BigChancesMissed2
12ShotsInsideBox9
4ShotsOutsideBox4
40DuelsWon49
1.62ExpectedGoals1.29
2.16xGOT2
37Touches In Opposition Box26
8AccurateCrosses25
33GroundDuelsWon34
7AerialDuelsWon15
16Clearances12
Elche Elche
Substitutions
#5 Federico Redondo
#16 Martim Neto
#9 Andre Silva
#17 Jose Antonio Fernandez Pomares
#12 Gonzalo Villar
#24 Lucas Cepeda
#6 Pedro Bigas Rigo
#3 Adria Giner Pedrosa
#13 Ignacio Pena Sotorres
#15 Tete Morente
#45 Alejandro Iturbe
Commentary
90+5' Andre Silva - Elche receive a yellow card
82' Goal! Andre Silva - Elche
77' Elche — substitution: Andre Silva / Rafael Mir Vicente
75' Villarreal — substitution: Renato De Palma Veiga / Pau Navarro Badenes
75' Villarreal — substitution: Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo / Santi Comesana
75' Villarreal — substitution: Thomas Partey / Pape Alassane Gueye
74' Martim Neto - Elche receive a yellow card
68' Elche — substitution: Federico Redondo / Marc Aguado Pallares
68' Elche — substitution: Gonzalo Villar / Aleix Febas
68' Elche — substitution: Jose Antonio Fernandez Pomares / Buba Sangare
65' Villarreal — substitution: Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Alberto Moleiro
65' Villarreal — substitution: Alfon Gonzalez / Tajon Buchanan
59' Elche — substitution: Martim Neto / Grady Diangana
43' Alberto Moleiro - Villarreal receive a yellow card
41' Goal! Santiago Mourino - Villarreal
31' Goal! Tajon Buchanan - Villarreal

How We Build the Villarreal vs Elche Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Villarreal vs Elche on 08 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Villarreal vs Elche Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Villarreal's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Elche's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Villarreal and Elche sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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