Football tips Sunday 8th march

 

Time	Home Team	Away Team	Tips
FRANCE: Ligue 1
17:00	Lens	Metz	12&ov1.5
17:15	Brest	Le Havre	12
17:15	Lille	Lorient	1 1up
17:15	Nice	Rennes	2 1up
20:45	Lyon	Paris FC	1 EH
GERMANY: Bundesliga
15:30	St. Pauli	Eintracht Frankfurt	ST 0.5
17:30	Union Berlin	Werder Bremen	asn ov2
ITALY: Serie A
12:30	Lecce	Cremonese	ov1.5
15:00	Bologna	Verona	1 1up
15:00	Fiorentina	Parma	x or gg
18:00	Genoa	AS Roma	2x
20:45	AC Milan	Inter	ST 0.5
NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie
12:15	Sparta Rotterdam	Zwolle	12
14:30	G.A. Eagles	Twente	ov1.5
14:30	Sittard	Telstar	gg or ov2.5
16:45	NAC Breda	Feyenoord	HT 0.5
20:00	Nijmegen	FC Volendam	HT 0.5
SPAIN: LaLiga
14:00	Villarreal	Elche	1 1.5
16:15	Getafe	Betis	2 0.5
18:30	Sevilla	Rayo Vallecano	1x
21:00	Valencia	Alaves	1x
AUSTRIA: Bundesliga
17:00	Hartberg	BW Linz	HT 0.5
17:00	LASK	Wolfsberger AC	HT 0.5
17:00	Ried	Austria Vienna	ov2.5
17:00	SK Rapid	Salzburg	x or gg
17:00	Sturm Graz	Altach	x or gg
17:00	Tirol	Grazer AK	x or gg
AZERBAIJAN: Premier League
12:00	Shamakhi	Imisli FK	un3.5
16:15	Qarabag	Araz	1 1.5
BELGIUM: Jupiler Pro League
13:30	Club Brugge KV	Anderlecht	ov1.5
16:00	Gent	KV Mechelen	gg&ov2.5
18:30	Waregem	St. Liege	ST 0.5
19:15	St. Truiden	Cercle Brugge KSV	x or gg
BULGARIA: efbet League
11:45	Dobrudzha	Beroe	ST 0.5
14:15	CSKA 1948 Sofia	Botev Plovdiv	HT 0.5
16:45	CSKA Sofia	Lok. Sofia	1 or ov2.5
CROATIA: HNL
15:00	Hajduk Split	Din. Zagreb	2 0.5
17:45	Vukovar 1991	Rijeka	2 EH
CYPRUS: Cyprus League
15:00	Apollon	AEL Limassol	gg or ov2.5
15:00	Paralimni	Aris	2/2
16:00	APOEL	Anorthosis	ST 0.5
CZECH REPUBLIC: Chance Liga
13:00	Ostrava	Zlin	x or gg
15:30	Hradec Kralove	Plzen	ST 0.5
15:30	Karvina	FK Pardubice	12
18:30	Slavia Prague	Sparta Prague	ov1.5
DENMARK: Landspokal Cup
18:00	Midtjylland	Aarhus	1 0.5
ENGLAND: Championship
17:30	QPR	Middlesbrough	2 1.5
ENGLAND: League One
13:00	AFC Wimbledon	Northampton	ov1.5
ENGLAND: FA Cup
13:00	Fulham	Southampton	1 2UP
14:30	Port Vale	Sunderland	2 EH
17:30	Leeds	Norwich	12&ov1.5
GREECE: Super League
15:00	Asteras Tripolis	Panserraikos	2 0.5
16:00	Volos	OFI Crete	12
18:00	Levadiakos	Panathinaikos	ov1.5
20:00	Olympiacos Piraeus	PAOK	2 0.5
HUNGARY: NB I.
13:30	MTK Budapest	DVTK	ov2.5
17:45	Kazincbarcika	Debrecen	2 EH
18:30	Nyiregyhaza	Ferencvaros	HT 0.5
NORWAY: NM Cup
14:00	Tromsdalen	Brann	2 1.5
16:00	Bryne	Rosenborg	ov2.5
18:00	Fredrikstad	Sarpsborg 08	asn ov2
POLAND: Ekstraklasa
12:15	Motor Lublin	Gornik Zabrze	12
14:45	Radomiak Radom	GKS Katowice	HT 0.5
17:30	Rakow	Pogon Szczecin	12
20:15	Legia	Cracovia	2 0.5
PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal
16:30	Estrela	Gil Vicente	ST 0.5
19:00	Benfica	FC Porto	12
21:30	Santa Clara	Vitoria Guimaraes	2 0.5
RUSSIA: Premier League
12:30	Krylya Sovetov	Dynamo Makhachkala	2 EH
15:00	Rubin Kazan	Krasnodar	2 0.5
17:30	CSKA Moscow	Dynamo Moscow	ov1.5
SCOTLAND: Scottish Cup
14:00	Rangers	Celtic	2x
20:30	St. Mirren	Partick Thistle	x or ov2.5
SLOVENIA: Prva liga
15:00	O. Ljubljana	Maribor	2 or un2.5
17:30	Aluminij	Koper	12
SWEDEN: Svenska Cupen
13:00	Djurgarden	Brommapojkarna	ST 0.5
13:00	Elfsborg	Sirius	asn ov3
13:00	Falkenberg	IFK Skovde	ov2.5
13:00	Helsingborg	Sundsvall	ov1.5
15:00	Goteborg	Degerfors	1 2up
15:00	Ostersund	Trelleborg	12
17:00	Malmo FF	Halmstad	1 1.5
17:00	Varberg	Karlstad	12&ov1.5
SWITZERLAND: Super League
14:00	St. Gallen	Basel	gg
16:30	Grasshoppers	Lausanne	gg
16:30	Young Boys	Thun	ov2.5
SWITZERLAND: Challenge League
14:00	Yverdon	Lausanne Ouchy	HT 0.5
TURKEY: Super Lig
11:30	Gaziantep	Karagumruk	1X
11:30	Rizespor	Antalyaspor	1EH
14:00	Konyaspor	Kasimpasa	1x
18:00	Fenerbahce	Samsunspor	1x

"Villarreal vs Elche: Key Match Preview"

Villarreal welcome Elche to the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday, March 8, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 CET (13:00 UK time, 8:00 a.m. ET). This La Liga Matchday 27 encounter pits a strong home side chasing Champions League qualification against visitors battling to stay clear of the relegation zone.

Marcelino’s Villarreal sit in fourth place with 51 points, level with third-placed Atlético Madrid. After a heavy 4-1 defeat to Barcelona in their last outing, the Yellow Submarine will be determined to bounce back in front of their own fans. At home, Villarreal have been solid, scoring freely and showing attacking variety. They typically play with intensity, quick passing, and movement that stretches opponents, relying on creative players and clinical forwards to break down defenses. The home crowd at the Cerámica is expected to provide a boost as they aim to keep pace in the top-four race.

Elche, meanwhile, occupy 17th spot with 26 points, sitting just two points above the drop zone. Their form has been inconsistent, with only five wins in 26 games and a winless run on the road that adds extra pressure. Manager will likely set up a compact, resilient shape, looking to frustrate Villarreal, absorb pressure, and snatch chances on the counter or from set-pieces. Survival is the clear priority, and every point on the road is vital in such a tight bottom-half scrap.

"Tactical Focus"

The match should see Villarreal dominate possession and territory, pressing high to regain the ball quickly and create overloads in attacking areas. Elche will aim to stay organized, defend deep when needed, and look for transitions or long balls to relieve pressure. The battle for midfield control will be key — Villarreal’s ability to maintain tempo against Elche’s compact block could decide how many clear chances they generate. Set-pieces may also play a role, given both sides’ physical presence in the air.

"Injuries and Suspensions"

Villarreal head into the game with several defensive concerns. Juan Foyth, Logan Costa, and Pau Cabanes are all sidelined with long-term knee or cruciate ligament injuries. Willy Kambwala is doubtful, while Gerard Moreno faces a late fitness test on a thigh issue and Ayoze Pérez is also carrying a knock. These absences force adjustments at the back and could limit attacking options if key forwards are unavailable.

Elche’s squad is also stretched. Yago Santiago serves a suspension, missing this fixture. On-loan defender Héctor Fort remains out with a shoulder injury. Pedro Bigas and John Donald are listed as doubts, adding uncertainty to the defensive setup. With limited depth, the visitors must manage their resources carefully against a fresher and more attacking home side.

"Key Insights"

This fixture highlights the contrasting ambitions in La Liga this season: Villarreal pushing for Europe with quality and home strength, while Elche scrap for survival with grit and organization. Villarreal have historically had the upper hand in recent meetings, including a 3-1 win at Elche earlier in the campaign. Their superior goal tally and home scoring record make them clear favorites, though Elche have shown they can nick goals even in tough away games.

The RheinEnergieStadion—no, the Cerámica—atmosphere will play its part, especially after Villarreal’s recent loss. A strong response here would keep their top-four hopes on track and maintain momentum. For Elche, avoiding defeat or grabbing a surprise point would be a huge lift in their fight against relegation.

Fans can expect an afternoon where Villarreal control much of the play and look to break through with pace and movement, while Elche defend stubbornly and wait for any openings. The fine margins in the lower half of the table mean Elche cannot afford to be passive, yet Villarreal’s attacking depth gives them the tools to edge this one if they stay clinical.

With the season entering its final stretch, three points would be massive for Villarreal’s European aspirations and a valuable statement after their Barcelona setback. Elche, meanwhile, travel with the knowledge that resilience and a moment of quality could earn them something precious on the road. It promises to be a competitive La Liga Sunday clash with plenty at stake for both clubs.