La Liga, round 9 · Saturday, 17 October, MSK

Villarreal — Elche

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Model prediction for 17 October

Villarreal72%
Draw18%
Elche10%
Model estimate at MSK

In short

Villarreal are clear favourites: 72% against 10% for the opponent, draw 18%.

The model expects plenty of goals: 3.2 in total, against a competition average of 2.8.

Over 2.5 goals — 63%, both teams to score — 56%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Villarreal are about 1.2 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Villarreal — Elche What is xG?2.3–0.9
Villarreal not to lose90%
Elche not to lose28%
No draw82%
Both teams to score: yes56%
Both teams to score: no44%
Total over 2.563%
Total under 2.537%

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Form

Villarreal

  • 13.10Napoli3:1
  • 10.10away · Real Madrid0:1
  • 20.09Levante3:1
  • 17.09away · Málaga3:1
  • 14.09Real Betis1:2

Elche

  • 11.10Celta Vigo0:0
  • 18.09away · Espanyol3:1
  • 15.09Real Madrid2:3
  • 12.09away · Athletic Club1:1
  • 07.09Real Sociedad2:3

Head to head

  • 08.03.2026Villarreal — Elche2:1
  • 03.01.2026Elche — Villarreal1:3
  • 04.02.2023Elche — Villarreal3:1
  • 04.09.2022Villarreal — Elche4:0
  • 16.01.2022Elche — Villarreal1:0

Full record: 8 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
10Athletic Club62227–6+18
11Villarreal822413–1308
12Espanyol822411–1108
17Levante713311–15-46
18, RelegationElche813411–17-66
19, RelegationValencia81256–15-95

Season 2026/27

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 72% will not happen in roughly 28 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →