Villarreal Favored to Win Against Elche

Villarreal enters this match as the clear favorite. Their league position (4th) is significantly higher than Elche's (9th), and their recent form is more consistent. While Villarreal has experienced a recent loss in the Copa del Rey and a defeat against FC Barcelona, they've shown resilience in La Liga. Elche's form is mixed, with wins against lower-ranked teams and losses against stronger opponents. Looking at the head-to-head records, the history between these two teams leans towards Villarreal, with Villarreal's higher goal-scoring ability. The match odds also indicate a higher probability of a Villarreal win. Considering these factors, I predict a Villarreal win with the game likely to have over 2.5 goals.