Sparks will fly as Celta Vigo and Nice draw swords in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League at Estadio Abanca Balaidos on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
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Celta Vigo vs Nice predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams found the net in Nice’s last six matches.
- Celta Vigo's last 10 games across all competitions produced goals at both ends.
- Ten of Celta Vigo's last 13 games went below the 2.5-goal line.
Correct score prediction: Celta Vigo 1-1 Nice
Seven of Celta Vigo's last 10 games across all competitions ended 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nice are up against it
- HOME: 9/10 (1.90) – 52.6%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nice’s UEFA Europa League campaign has not gone as well as they had hoped, as they have lost two of two games in this competition.
On the other hand, Celta Vigo have fared better than their hosts, earning three points from a possible six.
Ahead of this encounter, Celta Vigo are the expected winners at 9/10 (1.90). Teams with these odds usually have a 52.6% probability of winning.
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We have also established that fewer than three goals were scored in 10 of Celta Vigo's last 13 games. For this reason, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First clash
Celta Vigo and Nice will square off against each other for the first time on Thursday night.
Celta Vigo preview: Looking to improve their fortunes
Celta Vigo have no fresh injury concerns at the moment and could welcome both Mihailo Ristic and Williot Swedberg back into the squad for this game after both players missed last weekend’s draw against Real Sociedad due to fitness issues.
Iago Aspas was an unused substitute over the weekend as coach Claudio Giraldez is managing his game time this season, but the veteran winger is expected to feature in the final third alongside Borja Iglesias and either Bryan Zaragoza or Pablo Duran.
Predicted lineup: Radu (GK), Rodriguez, Starfelt, Alonso, Carreira, Sotelo, Moriba, Mingueza, Aspas, Zaragoza & Iglesias.
Last five matches
- Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Sociedad
- Celta Vigo 1-1 Atletico Madrid
- Celta Vigo 4-0 PAOK
- Elche 2-1 Celta Vigo
- Stuttgart 2-1 Celta Vigo
Nice preview: Injury woes continue
Head coach Franck Haise is not having it easy on the injury front for Nice, as Sofiane Diop became the latest injury victim during their recent win over Lyon.
The others already in the treatment room include: Mohamed Abdelmonem (ACL), Moise Bombito (lower leg), Youssouf Ndayishimiye (ACL), and Terem Moffi (calf).
Predicted lineup: Diouf (GK), Mendy, Oppong, Bard, Abdi, Clauss, Vanhoutte, Boudaoui, Cho, Sanson & Boga.
Last five matches
- Nice 3-2 Lyon
- Monaco 2-2 Nice
- Fenerbahce 2-1 Nice
- Nice 1-1 Paris
- Nice 1-2 AS Roma
Player to watch: Borja Iglesias
Borja Iglesias has drawn blanks in his last two appearances after scoring in six consecutive games for Celta Vigo across all competitions. The former Real Betis forward found the net in Celta Vigo's last two UEFA Europa League games and will fancy his chances against Nice.