Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Aug 2024

Going Over the Total Goals Makes Sense

Goals could be the order of the day when Villarreal clash with Celta Vigo and we’ll wager on the Total Goals market. Bettors can secure -110 that Over 2.5 happens and that price looks like a spot of value.

Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 3-2 Celta Victory

Villarreal won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was on the road against Sevilla at Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan. The Yellow Submarine had 40% possession and totalled six shots on target, while Arnaut Danjuma and Ayoze Perez each scored one goal.

Celta Vigo have won their previous two games. The latest was a 3-1 home victory at Abanca Balaidos against Valencia. Claudio Giraldez's team were 49% in the possession stakes and managed five shots on goal, with Oscar Mingueza, Iago Aspas and Fran Beltran on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Celta triumphed 3-2 when they last played Villarreal. This head-to-head was played at Abanca Balaidos. In the past 10 H2H meetings, there has been two draws. Villarreal have won five games and Celta three.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Celta Vigo	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
20	Villarreal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Villarreal have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. They have averaged 46.0% possession, 448.0 passes and 2.9 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 4.1 corners from 5.5 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts.

Top goalscorer Alexander Soerloth has found the net 9 times, with Arnaut Danjuma and Yerson Mosquera scoring 2 each. Leading assistor is Alejandro Baena with 6, while goalkeeper Filip Joergensen has 2 clean sheets.

Celta have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 4.9 shots on goal, 10.6 attempts and 1.9 goals. The Sky Blues average 51.5% possession, 503.7 passes, 3.8 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 12.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Iago Aspas has scored 6, followed by Williot Swedberg, Anastasios Douvikas and Joergen Strand Larsen with 3 goals apiece. Iago Aspas has managed to clock up 5 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Villarreal confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Diego Conde (GK), Kiko, Eric Bailly, Raul Albiol, Sergi Cardona, Yeremi Pino, Santi Comesana, Daniel Parejo, Alejandro Baena, Gerard Moreno, Arnaut Danjuma.

Celta Vigo confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Ivan Villar (GK), Javier Manquillo, Carl Starfelt, Jailson, Oscar Mingueza, Sergio Carreira, Ilaix Moriba, Damian Rodriguez, Alfon Gonzalez, Jonathan Bamba, Borja Iglesias.

Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve identified a value bet for this La Liga showdown and you can back Over 2.5 Goals at odds of -110. We think at least three goals will be scored and the price looks really appealing on this basis.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Villarreal vs Celta Vigo league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Villarreal games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 19 Villarreal games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Villarreal games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Celta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Celta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Celta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

There are alternatives to this pick including Over 3.5 Goals where bettors can get a bigger price. You need at least four to be bagged in order to trigger a pay out with this wager.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Villarreal 3 - 1 Celta

There are betting odds of +1100 that Villarreal land a 3-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Odds

Bookies favourites Villarreal are regarded as the likeliest winners for this La Liga game and the -150 about them triumphing means a 60% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Celta Vigo are trading at +375.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market are finding it hard to split Unders and Overs.

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Full-Time Result

1

-150

X

+320

2

+375

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+140

2

+375

Double Chance

1X

-549

12

-450

X2

+115

Draw No Bet

1

-350

2

+250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-118

2 Hcp +0.75

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+137.5

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-163

No

+120

Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Villarreal vs Celta team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the La Liga squads.

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