This 03.05.2026, the spotlight is on the Spain La Liga as Celta Vigo faces Elche. With Celta Vigo having a marginal edge, the game promises to be a clash of titans. Dive into our comprehensive review, which includes insights on team dynamics, historical performances, and predicted outcomes. Enhance your betting decisions by checking our expert prediction.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Getafe | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 28/34 | 44 |
| 7 | Celta Vigo | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 45/43 | 44 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 52/52 | 43 |
| 13 | Espanyol | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 37/49 | 39 |
| 14 | Elche | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 44/50 | 38 |
| 15 | Girona | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 36/50 | 38 |
Key Player Statistics: Celta Vigo vs Elche
Celta Vigo vs Elche Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Elche | Celta Vigo | 28.09.2025 | 2-1 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Elche | 26.04.2023 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Elche | Celta Vigo | 06.01.2023 | 0-1 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Elche | 15.05.2022 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Elche | Celta Vigo | 03.10.2021 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Elche | 12.02.2021 | 3-1 |
| La Liga | Elche | Celta Vigo | 06.11.2020 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Elche | 02.03.2015 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Elche | Celta Vigo | 26.09.2014 | 0-1 |
| La Liga | Elche | Celta Vigo | 01.03.2014 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Villarreal | Celta Vigo | 26.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| La Liga | Barcelona | Celta Vigo | 22.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Europa League | Celta Vigo | SC Freiburg | 16.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Oviedo | 12.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| UEFA Europa League | SC Freiburg | Celta Vigo | 09.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| La Liga | Valencia | Celta Vigo | 05.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Alaves | 22.03.2026 | 3-4 |
| UEFA Europa League | Lyon | Celta Vigo | 19.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| La Liga | Real Betis | Celta Vigo | 15.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | Celta Vigo | Lyon | 12.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Aston Villa | Elche | 27.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| La Liga | Oviedo | Elche | 26.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| La Liga | Elche | Atletico Madrid | 22.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| La Liga | Elche | Valencia | 11.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Rayo Vallecano | Elche | 03.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Elche | Mallorca | 21.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| La Liga | Real Madrid | Elche | 14.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| La Liga | Villarreal | Elche | 08.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| La Liga | Elche | Espanyol | 01.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| La Liga | Athletic Club | Elche | 20.02.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Celta Vigo VS Elche
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Celta Vigo vs Elche
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Celta Vigo vs Elche
htmlThere's a moment in every La Liga season when the mid-table picture suddenly gets very interesting. This is one of those moments. Celta Vigo host Elche at Balaídos, and with six points separating seventh from thirteenth, this fixture carries real weight for both sides.
Celta sit seventh with 44 points from 33 games. That's a Europa League spot, and they know it. But their recent form? Honestly, it's been a mess. Five defeats in their last eight across all competitions, including a brutal double elimination against SC Freiburg in the Europa League. The wheels haven't fallen off completely, but they're wobbling.
Here's what you need to watch for — Celta's defensive numbers are quietly alarming. They've conceded 43 goals this season, almost exactly one per game. Elche have scored 44. These aren't defences built to keep clean sheets. Expect goals in this one.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Elche being comfortable mid-table passengers. They just beat Atlético Madrid 3-2 at home and Oviedo away in their last two Liga outings. That's back-to-back wins against serious opposition. André Silva has nine goals from just 25 matches, and Martim Neto's five assists show there's genuine quality in their attacking play.
The surprising stat that jumps out from the head-to-head record? Celta have genuinely struggled to dominate this fixture at home. Their last head-to-head at Balaídos ended 1-0 back in April 2023, and before that they drew 1-1 with Elche in 2015. The visitors are no pushovers in this matchup historically.
I'm genuinely concerned about Elche's injury list though. P. Bigas, R. Mir, A. Nunez, G. Diangana and J. Donald are all questionable. That's a lot of doubt across the squad. If even two or three miss out, Celta could exploit the gaps. Aleix Febas also carries eight yellow cards, meaning he's treading a very thin disciplinary line — a card for Elche's key midfielder in the first half changes everything.
Borja Iglesias leads Celta's attack with 11 goals from 29 appearances. At home, with Balaídos behind him and Elche potentially stretched through injury absences, he's the man to watch. Back him in the anytime scorer market — the value at current odds is real.
For betting purposes, Both Teams To Score looks like the standout market here. It's landed in the overwhelming majority of recent games for both sides, and nothing in this data suggests a defensive masterclass from either team. Over 2.5 goals also looks attractive given the individual form of both attacks.
My prediction: Celta Vigo 2-1 Elche. The hosts need this for their European ambitions, Balaídos is a fortress when the crowd gets behind the team, and Borja Iglesias scores before the hour mark. I'd stake on that specific outcome with confidence.
Balaídos under the lights, European football on the line, two attack-minded teams who've been leaking goals all season. This one won't disappoint. Set your alarm. It's going to be worth every minute.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Alonso | Spain | 35 | Defender | 188 | 84 |
| I. Radu | Romania | 28 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 70 |
| Unai Núñez | Spain | 29 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| Borja Iglesias | Spain | 33 | Attacker | 187 | 86 |
| Iván Villar | Spain | 28 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 76 |
| Iago Aspas | Spain | 38 | Attacker | 176 | 67 |
| C. Starfelt | Sweden | 30 | Defender | 187 | 83 |
| Ferran Jutglà | Spain | 27 | Attacker | 176 | 75 |
| I. Moriba | Guinea | 23 | Midfielder | 165 | 73 |
| Óscar Mingueza | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 184 | 75 |
| Javi Rueda | Spain | 23 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
| Manu Fernández | Spain | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Marc Vidal | Spain | 26 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 74 |
| W. Swedberg | Sweden | 22 | Attacker | 187 | 78 |
| Carlos Domínguez | Spain | 25 | Defender | 187 | 81 |
| Bryan Zaragoza | Spain | 25 | Attacker | 164 | 61 |
| Damián Rodríguez | Spain | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| Pablo Durán | Spain | 24 | Attacker | 176 | 72 |
| Yoel Lago | Spain | 22 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| Javi Rodríguez | Spain | 22 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambo Diaby | Spain | 28 | Defender | 186 | 81 |
| M. Dituro | Argentina | 39 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 86 |
| Aleix Febas | Spain | 30 | Midfielder | 171 | 61 |
| Josan | Spain | 36 | Attacker | 175 | 68 |
| Adrià Pedrosa | Spain | 27 | Defender | 176 | 69 |
| Bigas | Spain | 35 | Defender | 181 | 83 |
| D. Affengruber | Austria | 25 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| L. Pétrot | France | 29 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| Germán Valera | Spain | 24 | Attacker | 170 | 68 |
| Álvaro Núñez | Spain | 25 | Defender | 174 | 60 |
| Marc Aguado | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 178 | 68 |
| John Nwankwo | Spain | 25 | Defender | 182 | 78 |
| Martim Neto | Portugal | 23 | Midfielder | 185 | 82 |
| Yago Alonso | Spain | 23 | Attacker | 180 | 73 |
| F. Redondo | Argentina | 23 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| Rodrigo Mendoza | Spain | 21 | Midfielder | 182 | 72 |
| Á. Rodríguez | Uruguay | 21 | Attacker | 192 | 81 |
| Héctor Fort | Spain | 19 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| Adam Boayar | Morocco | 20 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| Ali Houary | Morocco | 20 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
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