Three points will be at stake when Celta Vigo and Bologna draw swords in the UEFA Europa League at Estadio Abanca Balaidos on Thursday, 11 December 2025.
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Celta Vigo vs Bologna predictions: Low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Four of Celta Vigo's last five matches across all competitions went below the 2.5-goal mark.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in Bologna's last four games.
- Bologna are unbeaten in their last seven away matches.
Correct score prediction: Celta Vigo 1-1 Bologna
To be fair, Celta Vigo have two wins in as many UEFA Europa League home games this season. However, they are up against a Bologna side that lost only once in their last 15 matches across all competitions.
Keeping in mind that Bologna are unbeaten in their last seven away matches, we believe they will hold their own for 90 minutes.
Interestingly, Bologna are coming off a 1-1 draw, while five of Celta Vigo's last nine home games ended with the same scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Celta slightly favoured
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Celta Vigo are coming off their biggest win of the season, as they defeated Real Madrid by two unanswered goals last weekend. Claudio Giraldez’s men are in the hunt for a top-eight spot in the UEFA Europa League, having earned nine points from a possible 15.
Bologna, on the other hand, are 18th in the league phase with a 2-2-1 win-draw-loss record. They have been a tough team to beat, losing only once in their last 15 matches.
Ahead of this clash, Celta Vigo are the expected winners at 11/8 (2.38). Teams with these odds usually have a 42.1% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that Bologna's last four matches produced goals at both ends, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 4/5 (1.80). That one has a 55.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter
These teams will square off against each other for the first time on Thursday. However, it is fair to point out that Celta Vigo have a 3-3-2 win-draw-loss record in eight previous meetings with Italian teams, while Bologna have won three and lost two of their five previous clashes with Spanish opponents.
Celta Vigo preview: Eyeing their third consecutive win
Celta Vigo will enter this clash without fresh injury concerns. However, Joseph Aidoo and Mihailo Ristic remain doubtful from previous injuries.
Changes are expected from Giraldez for this game, with Ivan Villar likely to be back in goal at the expense of Ionut Radu, who was between the sticks against Real Madrid on Sunday night. Iago Aspas, Williot Swedberg and Ferran Jutgla are also expected to make the starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Villar (GK), Rodriguez, Starfelt, Alonso, Rueda, Beltran, Sotelo, Carreira, Aspas, Swedberg & Jutgla.
Last five matches
- Real Madrid 0-2 Celta Vigo
- Sant Andreu 1-1 (6) AP (7) Celta Vigo
- Celta 0-1 Espanyol
- Ludogorets 3-2 Celta Vigo
- Alaves 0-1 Celta Vigo
Bologna preview: Few absentees
Bologna, on the other hand, face a different situation, with Lukasz Skorupski, Martin Vitik, and Remo Freuler all ruled out of this trip due to injury.
Tomaso Pogeba and Lewis Ferguson are favoured to start as double pivots, while Thijs Dallinga leads the attack.
Predicted lineup: Ravaglia (GK), Zortea, Casale, Lucumi, Miranda, Ferguson, Pobega, Orsolini, Odgaard, Dominguez & Dallinga.
Last five matches
- Lazio 1-1 Bologna
- Bologna 2-1 Parma
- Bologna 1-3 Cremonese
- Bologna 4-1 Salzburg
- Udinese 0-3 Bologna
Player to watch: Thijs Dallinga
Thijs Dallinga has three goal contributions in his last three UEFA Europa League assignments. The former Toulouse forward will look to return to winning ways after drawing blanks in his last three appearances.