How will Villarreal respond to their poor start to the season?

So far, Villarreal cannot be satisfied with their performances in the new season. Last year, the club won the UEFA Europa League, and their goals were correspondingly high. However, the current mood is one of disillusionment.

Before the match between Villarreal and Elche, the betting odds show that the hosts are the favourites Despite the rather poor performances so far, Villarreal is clearly stronger than their opponents, especially in terms of individual class

But the host must also bring this individual quality onto the pitch. If they do not manage to win this match, the criticism is likely to grow louder. The match at the Estadio de la Ceramica kicks off late on Wednesday evening at 10 p.m.

Spain Villarreal – Statistics & current form

On the weekend, on the fifth matchday of the new season, Villarreal disappointed again in a 0-0 draw in Mallorca. The offense didn’t get going very well and the game was relatively boring overall. The game against Alaves was postponed on matchday four, and Villarreal’s other four games all ended in draws.

Not only that, their Champions League opener also ended in a draw, and the same goes for the UEFA Super Cup, which they only lost to Chelsea on penalties. So Villarreal are hard to beat, but need a win at last.

Against Elche, one of the weaker teams in La Liga, this should now be achieved. Before the match Villarreal vs Elche the odds indicate a clear favourite role for the hosts However, Villarreal have been favourites more often this season. In three of their four league games, they failed to even score a goal.

Villarreal need to improve in many elements

So some elements in Villarreal’s game need to improve. There needs to be more risk-taking, especially in build-up play and working against the ball. This ensures that before the Villarreal vs Elche match, our value tip is that both teams will score.

One starting point is the rotation. With Yeremi, a dribble-strong player could move into the team, and striker Alcacer, who is a classic scorer, should be added. In combination with more risk, this could pay off. After all, the defence has been quite stable so far, Villarreal have played three games without conceding a goal

The quality speaks for Villarreal in any case, the home side are the favourites. Our prediction ahead of the Villarreal vs Elche match is that the hosts will break the deadlock and Unai Emery’s side can record their first win of the season

Predicted Villarreal line-up:
Rulli – Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Moreno – Coquelin, Parejo, Trigueros – Danjuma, Yeremi, Alcacer

Last matches played by Villarreal:

Elche CF are not exactly one of the most prominent teams in La Liga. Coach Fran Escriba had a mammoth task to deal with in the summer, as there was not much money to strengthen the squad. Until shortly before the end of the transfer period, the squad was also understaffed. Creativity in filling the squad and on the pitch was therefore necessary.

On the pitch, Elche currently impresses above all with its compactness. 0:0, 0:1, 1:1; 1:0, 1:1: The games so far have not been particularly spectacular. However, the important win against Getafe ensured that after five games of the season with six points at least a solid balance is on the books. The club sees itself in the lower midfield and wants to avoid relegation.

That is also quite realistic. So far, Elche have often played with a three-man backline and have placed a lot of emphasis on offering their opponents as little as possible. This is how the good results against Atletico (0:1) and Sevilla (1:1) came about. Villarreal, too, should now be annoyed in the same way.

Elche also want to be compact against Villarreal

Despite many new additions, the team already seems to work very well. Especially the central midfield, which was strengthened with Mascarell from Schalke, works very well together. This should also pose problems for Villarreal. The last games showed in any case that individual inferiority can be concealed with good teamwork.

Nevertheless, it will take a very good day for Elche to take something with them. It is more likely that Villarreal will bring their own quality onto the pitch. Therefore, before the match Villarreal vs. Elche, our tip is that the hosts will get their first win of the season and pass Elche in the table.

Predicted line-up of Elche:
Casilla – Verdu, Gonzalez, Roco – Barragan, Mascarell, Tete Morente, Guti, Mojica – Pere Milla, Benedetto

Last matches played by Elche:

Villarreal – Elche Direct comparison / H2H record

These teams have not faced each other many times, but the record is even. In the last season, there were two draws, once a 2:2, once a 0:0. Villarreal has five wins in direct duels against Elche, but also lost five games. The two sides have drawn eight times and Elche have scored 19 goals, one more than Villarreal, in the direct comparison.

Spain Villarreal – Elche Spain betting tips

So far this season, neither team has been known for the great spectacle. A goal festival is not to be expected this time either, but things might shift a bit. On the one hand, due to the English week and the possible rotation, on the other hand, the pressure on Villarreal increased recently, which comes with a possible increase in risk.

Villarreal are the better team, but they have to show it. The quality, especially from the bench to add to it, is high. That’s why, before the match between Villarreal and Elche, our tip is that the hosts will win the match