Lille will make the trip to Estadio Abanca Balaidos for their UEFA Europa League clash with Celta Vigo on Thursday, 22 January 2026.
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Celta Vigo vs Lille predictions: High-scoring affair
Key stats
- Celta Vigo's games in the UEFA Europa this season have all gone above the 2.5-goal line.
- Lille suffered three defeats in their last four UEL matches.
- Celta Vigo have won three games in a row.
Correct score prediction: Celta Vigo 2-1 Lille
These teams are on opposite sides in terms of recent form. While Celta Vigo have won three consecutive matches, Lille are currently on a three-game losing streak.
Keeping in mind that Lille lost three of their four UEFA Europa League games, we believe that Celta Vigo will claim all the spoils at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Celta
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Celta Vigo's 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano last weekend was their third in a row. They have been solid defensively, keeping three clean sheets in their last four matches.
On the other hand, Lille are coming off a 3-0 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain. They have now lost three straight, failing to score in two of them.
It is important to note that Celta Vigo and Lille have both earned nine points from a possible 18 in the UEFA Europa League this season. They are 19th and 20th respectively, with the same 3-0-3 win-draw-loss record.
Ahead of this skirmish, Celta Vigo are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds generally have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that each of Celta Vigo's UEFA Europa League game this season went north of the 2.5-goal marker, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First competitive meeting
Although Celta Vigo and Lille have clashed twice in friendly matches, this will be their first competitive encounter. Both teams won one game apiece in the previous two H2Hs.
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Celta Vigo preview: Clean bill of health
Celta have a healthy squad going into this game as there are no injured players within their ranks. However, Guinean midfielder Ilaix Moriba has reached the yellow cards threshold, and so misses out through suspension.
Williot Swedberg and Bryan Zaragoza are expected to be part of the final third for the hosts alongside Pablo Duran, who has netted three goals across five games in the UEFA Europa League.
Predicted lineup: Radu (GK), Alonso, Starfelt, Rodriguez, Carreira, Roman, Moriba, Mingueza, Swedberg, Duran & Zaragoza.
Last five matches
- Celta Vigo 3-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Sevilla 0-1 Celta Vigo
- Celta Vigo 4-1 Valencia
- Real Oviedo 0-0 Celta Vigo
- Albacete 2-2 (3) AP (0) Celta Vigo
Lille preview: Plagued by injuries
Coach Bruno Genesio is not having it easy on the injury front as up to five key players are definitely ruled out of this game due to various health challenges, including Ousmane Toure, Andre Gomes, Benjamin Andre, Calvin Verdonk, and Hamza Igamane.
Forward Matias Fernandez is questionable for this game, but there are no doubts surrounding the availability of Ayyoub Bouaddi as the French youngster serves a one-game suspension following his sending off against Young Boys last time out in this competition.
Predicted lineup: Ozer (GK), Meunier, Ngoy, Mandi, Perraud, Bentaleb, Mukau, Mbappe, Haraldsson, Sahraoui & Giroud.
Last five matches
- PSG 3-0 Lille
- Lille 1-2 Lyon
- Lille 0-2 Rennes
- Lusitanos SM 0-1 Lille
- Auxerre 3-4 Lille
Player to watch: Bryan Zaragoza
Bryan Zaragoza was on the scoresheet in Celta Vigo's 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano last weekend. The former Osasuna forward has four goal contributions in six UEFA Europa League assignments and will fancy his chances against Lille.