Celta Vigo will be hoping to build on their seventh-placed finish of the 2024/25 campaign when they welcome Getafe to the Balaidos Stadium in their first game of the new La Liga season on Sunday afternoon. Indeed, the hosts' excellent campaign saw them qualify for the UEFA Europa League (UEL).
Meanwhile, Getafe finished in 13th place in the table, but just two points above the dreaded relegation zone. The visitors will be hoping for a stress-free season this time around, and could even try and push for a top-two finish.
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Celta Vigo vs Getafe prediction: Celta to seal three points?
Key stats
- Celta have won three of their last four pre-season friendlies in preparation for this game.
- Getafe have failed to win any of their previous six matches in total in all competitions.
- Celta won both fixtures in La Liga in the 2024/25 season.
Correct score prediction: Celta Vigo 2-1 Getafe
Given their superior form and home advantage, we are expecting Celta to kick off the new season with all three points. It will not be easy for them though, with Getafe also scoring plenty of goals in recent H2Hs.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Celta strong favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Celta are strong favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw can be backed at just under 30%, while a Getafe victory away from home is rated at 20%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed bag
Although Celta did win both H2Hs in the 2024/25 campaign, those are their only victories in the last five meetings. Getafe have also won twice, while there has also been one draw.
Spain La Liga 24/05/25
Getafe
Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga 04/11/24
Celta Vigo
Getafe
Spain La Liga 11/02/24
Getafe
Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga 08/10/23
Celta Vigo
Getafe
Spain La Liga 03/05/23
Getafe
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo preview: Duran the only injury worry
Pablo Duran is the only injury doubt for Celta, so may have to settle for a place on the substitutes bench. Otherwise, the hosts should have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Radu (GK), Alonso, Starfelt, Rodriguez, Mingueza, Moriba, Beltran, Rueda, Zaragoza, Aspas & Jutgla
Spain La Liga 13/05/25
W
Real Sociedad
0
Celta Vigo
1
Spain La Liga 10/05/25
W
Sevilla
2
Celta Vigo
3
Spain La Liga 04/05/25
L
Real Madrid
3
Celta Vigo
2
Spain La Liga 23/04/25
W
Villarreal
0
Celta Vigo
3
Spain La Liga 19/04/25
L
Barcelona
4
Celta Vigo
3
Getafe preview: Suspensions and injury issues for visitors
Getafe have two players out with suspension in Alex Sancris and Domingos Duarte. New signing Kiko Femenia will also unfortunately play no part in this match as he is out injured, while Juanmi and Borja Mayoral are also further fitness doubts for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Soria (GK), Davinchi, Rico, Djene, Iglesias, Coba, Milla, Martin, Arambarri, Liso & Uche
Spain La Liga 10/05/25
L
Valencia
3
Getafe
0
Spain La Liga 02/05/25
L
Rayo Vallecano
1
Getafe
0
Spain La Liga 23/04/25
L
Real Madrid
1
Getafe
0
Spain La Liga 18/04/25
L
Espanyol
1
Getafe
0
Spain La Liga 12/04/25
L
Las Palmas
3
Getafe
1
Player to watch: Iago Aspas
Iago Aspas comes into the new 2025/26 campaign off the back of yet another one where he reached double figures for goals in La Liga. The veteran striker looks as fit and as sharp as ever, and will certainly cause Getafe a lot of problems in front of what is expected to be a jubilant home crowd in their first game of the season.