Villarreal travel to Celta Vigo on Sunday afternoon currently at the top of the La Liga table at the time of writing. Indeed, the Yellow Submarine have got off to a great start to the new 2025/26 campaign, winning both of their opening two games.
Meanwhile, Celta are still searching for their first victory after three matches in the league, having already played one more match than their opponents. The hosts have picked up just two points with two draws and a defeat, and currently find themselves in 13th place in the division.
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Celta Vigo vs Villarreal prediction: Yellow Submarine to seal another win?
Key stats
- Celta have scored just three goals in total in their last five games in all competitions.
- Villarreal have won three of the previous four matches across all competitions.
- Villarreal have won three of the last five H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Celta Vigo 1-3 Villarreal
If the last few H2Hs are anything to go by, we can see plenty of goals scored in this clash. Given their flawless start to the season, we are backing Villarreal to take home all three points.
Pre-game odds and probability: Villarreal favourites to emerge victorious
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Villarreal have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to take home all three points. A Celta victory on home soil can be backed at just over 36%, while a draw is rated at just under 28%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Villarreal just hold edge
As mentioned before, Villarreal have won three of the previous five meetings in total in all competitions. A noticeable trend is that both teams have shared plenty of goals in that time, with four of the last five H2Hs producing four or more goals in total.
Spain La Liga 23/04/25
Celta Vigo
Villarreal
Spain La Liga 26/08/24
Villarreal
Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga 05/05/24
Celta Vigo
Villarreal
Spain La Liga 20/12/23
Villarreal
Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga 30/04/23
Villarreal
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo preview: Starfelt only injury absentee
Carl Starfelt is the only confirmed absentee for Celta through injury. Otherwise, the hosts have the benefit of having a fully fit squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Radu (GK); Fernandez, Dominguez, Alonso; Rueda, Moriba, Beltran, Carreira; Aspas, Jutgla & Alvarez
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
Villarreal preview: Perez back in the squad?
Villarreal could be given a boost in that Spanish striker Ayoze Perez could return to the squad after injury. However, the likes of Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, Gerard Moreno and Pau Cabanes are expected to miss out for the visitors through injury.
Predicted lineup: Junior (GK); Mourino, Foyth, Martin, Cardona; Buchanan, Comesana, Gueye, Moleiro; Pepe & Eyong
Spain La Liga 10/05/25
W
Girona
0
Villarreal
1
Spain La Liga 03/05/25
W
Osasuna
2
Villarreal
4
Spain La Liga 27/04/25
W
Espanyol
0
Villarreal
1
Spain La Liga 23/04/25
L
Celta Vigo
3
Villarreal
0
Spain La Liga 20/04/25
D
Real Sociedad
2
Villarreal
2
Player to watch: Tajon Buchanan
All eyes will be on Tajon Buchanan after the Canada international scored a hat-trick for Villarreal in their 5-0 win at home to Girona in La Liga last time out. He is a player full of confidence, and will be hoping to make a difference once again away at Celta on Sunday afternoon.