Laura Rozo
Elche vs Villarreal will be a very interesting match on Matchday 20 of La Liga. The traditional clubs will take part in a very important duel, especially for the local team, in the First Division.
Elche hopes to take the three points to achieve a miracle and get closer to the rest of the teams, as they are at the bottom of the table. Villarreal, which is having a good campaign, wants to enter the top four of the season. The Iberian Peninsula welcomes great soccer players in the midst of a duel full of passion.
Without further introduction, JefeBet presents our analysis, predictions, and other relevant information for the clash between these two European teams, Elche vs Villarreal, which will be filled with Spanish soccer magic.
We encourage you to check out our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds’ providers for this preview.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Elche vs Villarreal La Liga Matchday 20 Game on February 4, 2023
- Where: Martínez Valero Stadium, Elche, Spain
- When: Saturday, February 04, 2023, 10:15 AM (GMT-5)
- BetMGM Moneyline: Elche (+380) / Tie (+280) / Villarreal (-145)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Elche (AH +0.75, -108) / Villarreal (AH -0.75, -115)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (-120), Under (-120)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-120) / No (-120)
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Elche CF Preview
The locals come to this great dispute, Elche vs Villarreal, with the obligation to win as they remain the only team that has not achieved a victory in this edition of La Liga. The franjiverdes occupy the last position in the Spanish tournament with 6 points from their 6 draws.
The main objective of the coaching staff and players is to catch up with the rest of the teams in points and try to get out of the relegation zone, which is getting closer and closer.
The team coached by Pablo Machín lost 3-0 in their last away match against Sevilla. The home team had more ball possession and good approaches to the opponent’s area, and goals from En-Nesyri and Marcos Acuña sealed the victory.
Possible lineup (3-4-3): Edgar Badía; Diego González, Enzo Roco, Gonzalo Verdú; Helibelton Palacios, Omar Mascasrell, Gerard Gumbau, Lautaro Blanco; Pere Milla, Lucas Boyé, Fidel Chaves.
Villarreal CF Preview
The team led by Quique Setién has had an important season in La Liga and is increasingly likely to get an important place at the end of the season, being the Elche vs Villarreal duel an important piece for this goal.
Although they lost 1-0 last time out to Rayo Vallecano, the Yellow Submarine has managed to win three of the last five games and is in fifth place in the Spanish league.
This Elche vs Villarreal matchup is a duel that will serve to confirm the future of the locals in some international competition. So far, the Yellows have 9 wins, 4 draws, and 6 defeats in 19 La Liga matches this season, accumulating 31 points.
Possible lineup (4-5-1): Filip Jörgensen; Juan Foyth, Raúl Albiol, Jorge Cuenca, Alberto Moreno; Dani Parejo, Samuel Chukwueze, Étienne Capoue, Álex Baena, Yéremy; Gerard Moreno.
JefeBet Prediction
In the match Elche vs Villarreal we believe that the win will go to the visitors. Villarreal comes to the match on cloud nine after their good results in recent matches. In addition, they still have a chance to enter the Top 4 of the tournament. Elche, on the other hand, have not won a single match in the league and their sporting situation is increasingly worrying, considering that they have not won in 19 matches.
Prediction: Villarreal wins by 2-0.
