Villarreal vs Elche Saturday 17th October 2026 05:15 PM football predictions. - Dukamneti Sports
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Oct. 17, 2026 15 hours from now VS
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Match Analysis

Villarreal Elche
Villarreal W L W W L L
Elche D W L D L L
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
DEFENSIVE POTENTIAL
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Villarreal Elche 2 - 1 March 8, 2026
Elche Villarreal 1 - 3 January 3, 2026
Elche Villarreal 3 - 1 February 4, 2023
Villarreal Elche 4 - 0 September 4, 2022
Elche Villarreal 1 - 0 January 16, 2022
Villarreal Elche 4 - 1 September 22, 2021

Villarreal Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Oct 13, 26 Home Napoli 3 - 1 Win
Oct 10, 26 Away Real Madrid 1 - 0 Loss
Sep 20, 26 Home Levante 3 - 1 Win
Sep 17, 26 Away Malaga 1 - 3 Win
Sep 14, 26 Home Real Betis 1 - 2 Loss
Sep 8, 26 Away Borussia Dortmund 3 - 2 Loss

Elche Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Oct 11, 26 Home Celta Vigo 0 - 0 Draw
Sep 18, 26 Away Espanyol 1 - 3 Win
Sep 15, 26 Home Real Madrid 2 - 3 Loss
Sep 12, 26 Away Athletic Club 1 - 1 Draw
Sep 7, 26 Home Real Sociedad 2 - 3 Loss
Aug 28, 26 Away Racing Santander 3 - 2 Loss

La Liga Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
11 Villarreal 8 2 2 4 13 13 0 8
17 Elche 8 1 3 4 11 17 -6 6

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 57.88% likelihood that both Villarreal and Elche will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Villarreal to win
This prediction indicates that Villarreal has a 64.75% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 20.58 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 65.37% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 67.83% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

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