Villarreal vs Elche match Analysis and Prediction

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Villarreal host Elche at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Wednesday in the La Liga fixture as they continue to search for their first victory of the season. This is a match between two low-scoring sides.

Villarreal have had draws in all the four games so far and also the champion’s league match played against Atalanta ended in a draw. The team with similar performance came back in 1998-99 season which was Celta Vigo.

Villarreal have had a low goal scoring form with only 2 goals in the La Liga which came against the tier’s champions, Atletico Madrid. The champions league match ended in a 2-2 draw too Villarreal managing other two goals of this season making a total of 4 goals. This is a worrying trait as only the bottom sides Getafe and Alaves have a goal each.

Elche on the other hand, were fighting for their survival in the top tier last season and have not yet achieved much glory. Elche have only managed one victory from the five matches played and are placed at the 12^th position three points above the opponents. The victory came during a 1-0 performance against Getafe recently.

Elche have only lost once too in the fixture match against Atletico Madrid and unlike their opponents the unbeaten record ended. But like their opponents, Elche have struggled for goals scoring only 3 with Perez on the score sheet with two goals. Their defense has also been on a better form conceding 3 goals.

Elche head to this match from a 1-1 draw against Levante from the weekend fixture. Elche come to this match confident for a point or the three points after taking a draw last season in both encounters.

Villarreal vs Elche head to head

Since 1997 the sides have met in 16 encounters. Villarreal have won 5 times and 7 draw. Elche have won 4 times. Villarreal have not won in the last 12 games. They have not lost to Elche in the last 4 home encounters. They have also not lost in their last 5 home matches.