Celtic have a modest attacking edge, averaging twice the goals per game of Celta Vigo, while both teams have poor defensive records. The injuries on each side reduce the likelihood of a high‑scoring match. Given Celtic’s home advantage and slightly better scoring form, they are more likely to avoid defeat, but the overall low offensive output points to under 2.5 goals.
Celtic vs Celta Vigo prediction
- Round
- League Stage - 3
- Venue
- Celtic Park, Glasgow
- Referee
- Georgi Nikolov Kabakov
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · +3 goal difference
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Our verdict
BetGenius backs Celtic or Draw (Double Chance) at 62% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Celtic enter the Europa League tie on a two‑match losing run, scoring an average of one goal per game while conceding 3.5. Their recent five‑game stretch includes a 7‑1 home win against Hearts but also three defeats, and a number of injuries to key outfield players. Celta Vigo share a similar record of two losses, with a lower scoring rate of 0.5 goals per game and conceding 1.5 on average. Their latest five games feature a 2‑1 home win over Alaves but also a 2‑0 loss to Juventus and several injuries among the squad. Both sides have struggled to keep clean sheets and have limited firepower, suggesting a tight, low‑scoring encounter.
Key factors
- Celtic average 1.0 goals per game, Celta Vigo 0.5
- Both teams have conceded over one goal per game in recent matches
- Recent form shows two straight losses for each side
- Injury lists affect multiple defensive and attacking players on both sides
- Historical results include a high‑scoring 7‑1 win for Celtic but overall low scoring trend
Team news
Celtic
- C. Carter-VickersHealth problems
- L. EmenaloOff the roster
- A. JohnstonLeg Injury
- JotaOff the roster
- S. MheukaOff the roster
- Yang Hyun-JunHamstring Injury
- J. van den BergOff the roster
- A. TrustyInactive
Celta Vigo
- J. El AbdellaouiKnee Injury
- B. IglesiasCalf Injury
- A. NunezGroin Injury
- M. RomanKnee Injury
- C. StarfeltMuscle Injury
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 2.9 goals per game (Celtic at home plus Celta Vigo away).
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | AnderlechtPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 23 | 1899 HoffenheimPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 24 | AC MilanPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 25 | Celta Vigo | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 26 | OFI | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 27 | Jagiellonia | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 28 | Torreense | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 32 | Lech Poznan | 3 | -8 | 1 |
| 33 | Plzen | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 34 | Marseille | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 35 | Celtic | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| 36 | Ararat-Armenia | 3 | -9 | 0 |
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