The game kicks off at 14:30 (Argentina time) as Elche and Villarreal face off today in a vital La Liga clash.
Current Form of Elche and Villarreal
The home team, Elche, is looking to maintain their winning momentum after their remarkable victory in the previous match. In contrast, Villarreal is seeking to bounce back with a win after suffering a defeat in their last league outing.
Recent Results for Elche in La Liga
Elche recently secured a convincing 4-0 win against Rayo Vallecano. Despite a mixed record in their last four games (1 win, 2 losses, and 1 draw), they enter this match with renewed energy from their latest triumph. In those games, they scored 10 goals while conceding 6.
Recent Results for Villarreal in La Liga
On the other hand, Villarreal comes off a 0-2 loss to Barcelona. Their recent form has been less than impressive, with 1 draw and 3 wins in their last five, having scored 7 goals and conceded 5.
The head-to-head record shows Elche with 2 victories, Villarreal with 2, and 1 draw from their last five encounters. Their most recent clash in this competition was on February 4, when Elche triumphed 3-1.
At present, Elche sits in 9th place with 22 points (5 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses), while Villarreal occupies the 4th spot with 35 points (11 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses).
Match referee Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos will oversee the proceedings.
Upcoming Fixtures for Elche in La Liga
Match 19: vs Valencia – January 10, 16:00 (Argentina time)
Match 20: vs Sevilla – January 19, 17:00 (Argentina time)
Match 21: vs Levante – Date and time to be confirmed
Match 22: vs Barcelona – Date and time to be confirmed
Match 23: vs Real Sociedad – Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Fixtures for Villarreal in La Liga
Match 19: vs Alavés – January 10, 12:15 (Argentina time)
Match 20: vs Betis – January 17, 17:00 (Argentina time)
Match 21: vs Real Madrid – Date and time to be confirmed
Match 22: vs Osasuna – Date and time to be confirmed
Kickoff Times for Elche and Villarreal by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 14:30 hours
Colombia and Peru: 12:30 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 11:30 hours
Venezuela: 13:30 hours