Celta Vigo vs Union St. Gilloise Prediction

Union's goals glut, Celta's mixed bag

Union St. Gilloise have won 13 of their last 20 matches across competitions, scoring 57 goals in that spell. That's a serious scoring rate, though the sample includes pre-season friendlies as well as competitive games.

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Celta Vigo: 20 completed matches; Union St. Gilloise: 20 completed matches.

Celta Vigo

20 matches

Win

30% 6 / 20

Draw

50% 10 / 20

Loss

20% 4 / 20

Scored

25

Conceded

18

Difference

+7

Union St. Gilloise

20 matches

Win

70% 14 / 20

Draw

20% 4 / 20

Loss

10% 2 / 20

Scored

58

Conceded

22

Difference

+36

Their last few competitive outings have been bumpier, though. Defeats at Antwerp, away to Plzen in Europe, and at St. Truiden show they can be got at, especially away from home.

Celta Vigo's record over the same length of sample reads six wins, eight draws and six losses, with 27 scored and 21 conceded. They've shown flashes, like a 5-0 win over Racing Santander, but also dropped points in matches they'd want more from, including home losses to Athletic Club and Osasuna.

Union's recent away form in particular has dipped, which is worth bearing in mind given they're on the road here.

Comparative Team Statistics: Celta Vigo vs Union St. Gilloise

Contrasting starts in the league phase

The Europa League standings show Union St. Gilloise sitting fifth after one match, having won their opener. Celta Vigo, meanwhile, are down in 25th having lost theirs.

It's only a single game each, so this snapshot says more about how their campaigns began than where they'll end up. Still, it gives Union a bit of early momentum in the competition.

What might shape the game

Union's attack has been potent, and if that firepower travels well, Celta's defence, which has already conceded 21 goals in its own sample, could be tested.

Celta's inconsistency cuts both ways. They're capable of a big scoreline either way, as shown by that 5-0 win and their heavier defeats. That unpredictability makes picking a shape for this game tricky.