On 13.09.2026, the football world will focus on the Spain La Liga, where Celta Vigo and Malaga will battle it out. Celta Vigo enters the match as a slight favorite, but Malaga has shown they can hold their own in tough matches. Our site offers thorough insights into the game, including tactical analysis, player fitness, and past encounters. Be sure to read our prediction and consider the odds before betting.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Villarreal | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6/8 | 2 |
| 17 | Celta Vigo | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1/4 | 2 |
| 18 | Malaga | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1/7 | 2 |
| 19 | Elche | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3/9 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: Celta Vigo vs Malaga
Celta Vigo vs Malaga Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Malaga | 18.03.2018 | 0-0 |
| La Liga | Malaga | Celta Vigo | 29.10.2017 | 2-1 |
| La Liga | Malaga | Celta Vigo | 07.05.2017 | 3-0 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Malaga | 08.01.2017 | 3-1 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Malaga | 08.05.2016 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Malaga | Celta Vigo | 02.01.2016 | 2-0 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Malaga | 29.04.2015 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Malaga | Celta Vigo | 13.12.2014 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Malaga | 21.03.2014 | 0-2 |
| La Liga | Malaga | Celta Vigo | 26.10.2013 | 0-5 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Real Sociedad | Celta Vigo | 03.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Athletic Club | 30.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Osasuna | 27.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| La Liga | Valencia | Celta Vigo | 22.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Napoli | Celta Vigo | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sassuolo | Celta Vigo | 05.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Celta Vigo | Academico Viseu | 29.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Celta Vigo | Sporting Gijon | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SC Braga | Celta Vigo | 18.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Sevilla | 23.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Malaga | Levante | 06.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| La Liga | Real Madrid | Malaga | 30.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| La Liga | Malaga | Deportivo La Coruna | 24.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Atletico Madrid | Malaga | 19.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Malaga | Fulham | 12.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AD Ceuta FC | Malaga | 07.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Malaga | Al-Arabi SC | 06.08.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Malaga | Al-Ittihad FC | 30.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Malaga | Leicester | 25.07.2026 | 3-3 |
| Segunda División | Almeria | Malaga | 20.06.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Celta Vigo VS Malaga
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Celta Vigo vs Malaga
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Celta Vigo vs Malaga
htmlTwo teams, two points each, and both sitting in the relegation zone. This isn't just a football match — it's a six-pointer that could define the early direction of both clubs' La Liga campaigns.
Celta Vigo host Malaga at Balaídos, and the stakes couldn't feel more raw. Four games in, neither side has found their rhythm. Celta have scored just once and conceded four. Malaga? One goal scored, seven conceded. Something has to give — and it will.
Here's what you need to watch for. Celta's home form is the key variable. Don't be fooled by their winless start — three of their four games came away from Balaídos. At home, this squad has historically been a completely different animal. And the head-to-head record backs that up. In their last four home encounters against Malaga, Celta won three, with scores like 3-1 and 1-0 telling the story of a team that knows how to handle this opponent on their own turf.
Malaga, it's worth remembering, only just came up from Segunda División. This is a freshly promoted side walking into a hostile ground, having already been hammered 4-0 by Real Madrid and 2-0 by Atlético. The top-flight intensity is clearly hitting them hard.
Now here's the surprising stat casual fans are missing. Malaga have conceded seven goals in four games — that's the worst defensive record at this stage alongside only a handful of clubs in the league. But dig deeper and you see that Celta themselves haven't been clinical. They've managed just one La Liga goal this season. With B. Iglesias carrying a muscle injury and A. Febas a rib problem, Celta's attacking options look stretched.
That tension between Celta's attacking struggles and Malaga's defensive frailty points toward goals — but possibly not a flood of them. Marcos Alonso's red card earlier in the season could affect Celta's defensive shape too, worth keeping in mind for disciplinary markets.
For bettors, the Celta Vigo win at 1.75 represents genuine value. The home advantage, the head-to-head dominance at Balaídos, and Malaga's clear quality gap make this the standout selection. I'd also look seriously at Under 2.5 goals — both attacks have been toothless, and this feels like a tight, nervy affair where one goal settles it.
My bold prediction: Celta win 1-0, grinding out a result that lifts them off the bottom and sends Malaga deeper into trouble. It won't be pretty. But in a game this tense, it never is.
Saturday night at Balaídos. Points on the line. Pride on the line. Don't miss it.
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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 | 29 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 70 |
| Aleix Febas | Spain | 30 | Midfielder | 171 | 61 |
| Borja Iglesias | Spain | 33 | Attacker | 187 | 86 |
| Iago Aspas | Spain | 39 | Attacker | 176 | 67 |
| Javi Galán | Spain | 31 | Midfielder | 170 | 70 |
| C. Starfelt | Sweden | 31 | Defender | 187 | 83 |
| A. Bayındır | Türkiye | 28 | Goalkeeper | 198 | 88 |
| Ferran Jutglà | Spain | 27 | Attacker | 176 | 75 |
| Sergio Carreira | Spain | 25 | Defender | 170 | 70 |
| Hugo González | Spain | 23 | Midfielder | 184 cm | n/a |
| I. Moriba | Guinea | 23 | Midfielder | 165 | 73 |
| Javi Rueda | Spain | 24 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
| Álvaro Núñez | Spain | 26 | Defender | 174 | 60 |
| W. Swedberg | Sweden | 22 | Attacker | 187 | 78 |
| C. Driouech | Morocco | 24 | Attacker | 175 | 75 |
| Pablo Durán | Spain | 25 | Attacker | 176 | 72 |
| Hugo Álvarez | Spain | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 72 |
| Yoel Lago | Spain | 22 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| Miguel Román | Spain | 23 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquín Muñoz | Spain | 27 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 60 kg |
| Einar Galilea | Spain | 32 | Defender | 185 cm | 73 kg |
| Alfonso Herrero | Spain | 32 | Goalkeeper | 183 cm | 83 kg |
| Álex Pastor | Spain | 26 | Defender | 186 cm | 79 kg |
| Eneko Jauregi | Spain | 30 | Attacker | 184 cm | 81 kg |
| Pablo Martínez | Spain | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| Ramón Enríquez | Spain | 25 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 68 kg |
| Carlos Dotor | Spain | 25 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 68 kg |
| Julen Lobete | Spain | 25 | Attacker | 180 cm | 73 kg |
| José Salinas | Spain | 25 | Defender | 179 | 69 |
| Puga | Spain | 25 | Defender | 175 cm | 70 kg |
| Juan Cruz | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 72 kg |
| David Larrubia | Spain | 24 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 59 kg |
| H. Abaida | Morocco | 24 | Attacker | 172 cm | 70 kg |
| Ángel Recio | Spain | 23 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| Rafa Rodríguez | Spain | 23 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 79 kg |
| Dani Lorenzo | Spain | 23 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 68 kg |
| Carlos López | Spain | 21 | Goalkeeper | 184 cm | n/a |
| Chupe | Spain | 22 | Attacker | 185 cm | 72 kg |
| Izan Merino | Spain | 20 | Midfielder | 183 cm | n/a |
Celta Vigo vs Malaga match odds
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