Three points will be at stake when Celta Vigo and Espanyol lock horns in the 14th round of La Liga at Estadio Abanca Balaidos on Sunday, 30 November 2025.
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Celta Vigo vs Espanyol predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Celta Vigo conceded first in the last two encounters between these sides.
- Both teams found the net in four of Celta Vigo's last five clashes with Espanyol.
- At three goals were scored in four of Celta Vigo's last five games.
Correct score prediction: Celta Vigo 2-2 Espanyol
The spoils were shared in five of Espanyol's last seven trips to this stadium, three of which ended 2-2. Interestingly, Celta Vigo have drawn five of their seven home games in La Liga this season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Espanyol up against it
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Celta Vigo are coming off a disappointing 3-2 defeat against Ludogorets Razgrad in the UEFA Europa League. They have now lost two of their last three matches after stringing together a five-game winning streak.
Similarly, Espanyol have had a solid run of results, winning four of their last six games across all competitions. They are sixth in La Liga ahead of their encounter with 11th-placed Celta Vigo.
As things stand, Celta Vigo are the expected winners at 1/1 (2.00). Teams with these odds generally have a 50% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that four of Celta Vigo's last five games went north of the 2.5-goal marker, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 4/5 (1.80). That one has a 55.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Espanyol have bragging rights
Espanyol came out on top in their last two encounters with Celta Vigo. They have been the dominant side in recent clashes between these sides, losing only once in their last six meetings (W4, D1).
However, it is important to note that Espanyol have won only one of their last 13 trips to this stadium, stretching back to 2007.
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Celta Vigo preview: Still eyeing their first home win
Celta Vigo concluded their UEFA Europa League outing against Ludogorets on Thursday without fresh injury concerns. This means that only Carlos Dominguez remains out of action for the hosts due to illness.
Changes are expected from boss Claudio Giraldez for this game, with Ionut Radu likely to be back in goal at the expense of Ivan Villar, who was between the sticks for the Razgrad trip. The likes of Iago Aspas, Bryan Zaragoza and Pablo Duran are also expected to make the starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Radu (GK), Rodriguez, Starfelt, Alonso, Rueda, Beltran, Sotelo, Carreira, Aspas, Duran & Zaragoza.
Last five matches
- Ludogorets 3-2 Celta Vigo
- Alaves 0-1 Celta Vigo
- Celta Vigo 2-4 Barcelona
- Dinamo 0-3 Celta Vigo
- Levante 1-2 Celta Vigo
Espanyol preview: No new absentees
As for Espanyol, only Javi Puado is sidelined for this trip, with the midfielder not expected back from a knee injury until the second week of December.
After returning to winning ways against Sevilla last week, Manolo Gonzalez is not expected to make many changes to that starting XI, with Kike Garcia, Pere Milla and Tyrhys Dolan all in line to feature from the first minute.
Predicted lineup: Dmitrovic (GK), El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero, Dolan, Gonzalez, Exposito, Terrats, Milla & Garcia.
Last five matches
- Espanyol 2-1 Sevilla
- Espanyol 0-2 Villarreal
- Alaves 2-1 Espanyol
- Atletic Lleida 1-2 Espanyol
- Espanyol 1-0 Elche
Player to watch: Iago Aspas
Iago Aspas has a solid track record against Espanyol, having scored in two of the last three encounters between these outfits. The former Liverpool player has six goal contributions in his last nine appearances and will fancy his chances against Espanyol once again.