Elche – Villarreal

Elche host Villarreal in what promises to be a pivotal clash for two struggling sides, each sitting on just two points after four games. The hosts sit 19th with a meagre record of two draws and three defeats, having scored six while conceding 13, while Villarreal occupy 18th, also on two points but with a slightly better defensive showing of eight goals against. Both teams will be desperate to snap their winless runs and climb out of the relegation zone, turning this encounter into a must‑win for any hope of recovery.