Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest La Liga Odds for Sunday, April 26th
A compelling LaLiga encounter awaits as Villarreal, currently sitting in an impressive 3rd place in the league standings, prepare to host 7th-placed Celta Vigo. This intriguing fixture is set to kick off on Sunday, 26th April 2026, at 8:00 PM BST.
OC Staff - April 26, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadVillarreal vs Celta Vigo: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
A compelling LaLiga encounter awaits as Villarreal, currently sitting in an impressive 3rd place in the league standings, prepare to host 7th-placed Celta Vigo. This intriguing fixture is set to kick off on Sunday, 26th April 2026, at 8:00 PM BST.
Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Form
The Yellow Submarine enter this clash following a 1-1 draw away to Real Oviedo in their last outing. Looking at their recent league form, Villarreal have experienced a mixed bag of results, securing two wins, two draws, and suffering two defeats in their last six LaLiga matches. Despite this, their overall form ranks them 4th in the league over the last six games, showcasing a strong underlying performance.
Celta Vigo, on the other hand, endured a tough 1-0 defeat away to Barcelona in their most recent fixture. Their form has been less consistent, with the visitors recording two wins and four losses in their last six league encounters, placing them 18th in the form table during this period. A notable fact indicates that Villarreal have seen over 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 11 home matches against Celta Vigo in all competitions, suggesting this could be a high-scoring affair.
Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Head to Head
The previous meeting between these two sides, back in August of the current season, ended in a 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo hosting. Historically, Villarreal have held a slight edge in recent encounters. Over the last six matches, the hosts have won three times, Celta Vigo have claimed two victories, and one match has ended in a draw. Significantly, Villarreal have won their last four home matches against Celta Vigo in all competitions, and have scored at least three goals in their last three home meetings with the visitors.
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Villarreal vs. Celta Vigo Odds
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Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Probable Lineups
Villarreal (4-4-2): Júnior; Pedraza, Veiga, Navarro, Freeman; Moleiro, Comesaña, Gueye, Pépé; Mikautadze, Moreno
Celta Vigo (3-4-2-1): Radu; Rodríguez, Aidoo, Alonso; Mingueza, Vecino, Sotelo, Núñez; López, Swedberg; Iglesias
Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Team News
Villarreal are grappling with a few injury concerns ahead of this match. Juan Foyth, Pau Cabanes, and Logan Costa are all confirmed absentees due to injury. Santiago Mouriño is also listed as a doubt. However, Santi Comesaña will be available for selection after serving his suspension, which will be a boost for the midfield.
For Celta Vigo, the injury list appears less extensive. Miguel Román is ruled out for the season, representing a significant long-term absence. Carl Starfelt is also a doubt for the game, potentially impacting their defensive options.
Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Match Facts
- Villarreal have seen over 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 11 home matches against Celta Vigo in all competitions.
- Villarreal have won their last 4 home matches against Celta Vigo in all competitions.
- Villarreal have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 home matches against Celta Vigo in all competitions.
Prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Celta Vigo
Villarreal's strong home record against Celta Vigo, combined with their ability to create and finish scoring chances, gives them a significant advantage. The Yellow Submarine are adept at counter-attacks and shooting from direct free kicks, which could trouble the visitors. While Celta Vigo possess strengths in creating chances using through balls and finishing, they also exhibit weaknesses in protecting a lead and aerial duels. This could be exploited by Villarreal, who are known for attempting through balls often and attacking through the middle.
However, Celta Vigo's attacking prowess, particularly their ability to create chances via through balls and their finishing, suggests they are likely to find the net. The pre-match forecast even indicates that Celta Vigo will score as a result of an opposition error, aligning with Villarreal's listed weakness in avoiding individual errors. Despite Celta's impressive away form this season, having lost just three times on the road, Villarreal's dominant home record in this fixture, scoring freely in recent clashes, points towards a home victory.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals Click here to get the best odds at Caesars Sportsbook
Given the historical trend of high-scoring games between these two at Villarreal's home ground, with over 2.5 goals occurring in 10 of their last 11 encounters, and Villarreal scoring at least three goals in their last three home matches against Celta Vigo, backing Over 2.5 Goals seems a very strong betting angle. The predicted score of 2-1 also aligns with this outcome.
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