Celta Vigo vs Villarreal – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Villarreal at 35% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Celta Vigo vs Villarreal encounter.
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Match Analysis
Celta Vigo host Villarreal at in La Liga, Regular Season - 14. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 29 November 2026 at 16:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Celta Vigo — All Games: 2W 5D 3L from 10 La Liga outings this season, averaging 1.10 points per game. Last five: W D W D L. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Celta Vigo, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Celta Vigo's form when playing at home: 4W 2D 4L across 10 games at this term (1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Villarreal stand at 3W 2D 5L from 10 La Liga matches — 1.10 PPG. Last five: W L D W L. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Villarreal, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Villarreal away from home this season: 3W 4D 3L from 10 away games — 1.30 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Celta Vigo 1.10 PPG, Villarreal 1.10 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
Head to Head
Villarreal have tended to come out on top in this fixture, winning 5 of the last 10 encounters against Celta Vigo's 2 victories.
The 10 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.4 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 26 Apr 2026, ended 1–2 with Villarreal winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Villarreal have won 5 of 10 previous encounters, and at 3.4 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
In-Play Data
Celta Vigo trading profile (49 games, 25 at home): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (home games).
Villarreal trading profile (49 games, 25 at away): they score before half-time in 76% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 91% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 39%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Celta Vigo 57% and Villarreal 63% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Celta Vigo 43% | Villarreal 59%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Celta Vigo 1.23 xG and Villarreal 1.24 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Celta Vigo attack 0.878 / defence 0.958 | Villarreal attack 1.039 / defence 0.872. League average goals — home 1.611 / away 1.245. Data: 49 Celta Vigo games / 49 Villarreal games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Celta Vigo 35% | Draw 30% | Villarreal 35%. Fair-value odds: Celta Vigo 2.86 | Draw 3.33 | Villarreal 2.86. The draw (30%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS probability 52% | Total xG 2.47. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.47 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 52% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 30% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 35% and away win at 35% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
The Poisson model projects 2.47 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 45% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence — though H2H averaging only 3.4 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 52% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Celta Vigo 50% | Villarreal 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Celta Vigo vs Villarreal | Competition: La Liga, Regular Season - 14 | Venue: • Kick-off: Sunday 29 Nov 2026, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Celta Vigo 35% | Draw 30% | Villarreal 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% | BTTS 52% | xG Celta Vigo 1.23 / Villarreal 1.24 • Poisson strength factors: Celta Vigo attack 0.878 / def 0.958 | Villarreal attack 1.039 / def 0.872 | league avg home 1.611 / away 1.245 • Poisson stance: Draw (30%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.23
Celta Vigo xG
Expected Goals
1.24
Villarreal xG
52%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
24%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Celta Vigo vs Villarreal kick off?
Celta Vigo vs Villarreal is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Sunday 29 November 2026.
What competition is Celta Vigo vs Villarreal part of?
Celta Vigo vs Villarreal is a Regular Season - 14 fixture in the La Liga (Spain).
Who is favourite to win Celta Vigo vs Villarreal?
Our statistical model gives Celta Vigo a 35% chance of winning, Villarreal a 35% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Celta Vigo vs Villarreal?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both Celta Vigo and Villarreal will score (BTTS).
Will Celta Vigo vs Villarreal have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%.
What is the head-to-head record between Celta Vigo and Villarreal?
Record (10 meetings): Celta Vigo 2W | Draws 3 | Villarreal 5W.
What form are Celta Vigo and Villarreal in?
Celta Vigo (all comps): 2W-5D-3L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-D-W-D-L. Villarreal (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-L-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Celta Vigo's attack rating (0.88) and Villarreal's defence rating (0.87), the model arrives at 1.23 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Villarreal's attack versus Celta Vigo's defence, projects 1.24 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 49/49 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.6%. Close behind: 0-0 (10.1%), 0-1 (8.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Villarreal Win
35%
2.86
30%
3.35
35%
2.84
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.5%
Away win
1 – 0
10.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.23
Celta Vigo xG
Total xG
2.47
1.24
Villarreal xG
2.86
35%
Home win
3.35
30%
Draw
2.84
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
24%
Over 3.5
4.17
76%
Under 3.5
1.32
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.93
48%
BTTS No
2.07
Clean Sheet
29%
3.45
29%
3.43
Win to Nil
10%
9.88
10%
9.75
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.4 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 10.4 | 12.9 | 8.0 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.4 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Celta Vigo vs Villarreal?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.6%.
How many goals are Celta Vigo and Villarreal expected to score?
The model projects 1.23 expected goals for Celta Vigo and 1.24 for Villarreal, a combined total of 2.47.
How confident is the prediction model for Celta Vigo vs Villarreal?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 35%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 49 outings, Celta Vigo have picked up 1.35 PPG on a 16W 18D 15L record — W-D-W-D-L across the most recent five. The sample for Celta Vigo is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Villarreal's form line: 25W 9D 15L from 49 games, 1.71 PPG, last five W-L-D-W-L. The sample for Villarreal is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Celta Vigo on 1.35 PPG, Villarreal on 1.71. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Celta Vigo have posted 1.24 PPG from 25 outings (8W 7D 10L).
On the road, Villarreal have gone 9W 7D 9L from 25 away games — 1.36 PPG when travelling.
Goals in Recent Form
Celta Vigo are averaging 1.29 goals scored and 1.18 conceded per game recently; Villarreal are on 1.78 scored and 1.24 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Villarreal in 63%.
Last 49 Results — La Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Celta Vigo
Blended
Villarreal
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Celta Vigo and Villarreal in coming into this match?
Celta Vigo have gone 16W 18D 15L in their last 49 games (1.35 PPG), while Villarreal have gone 25W 9D 15L in their last 49 (1.71 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Celta Vigo at home or Villarreal away?
Villarreal's away record (1.36 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Celta Vigo at home: 1.24 PPG; Villarreal away: 1.36 PPG.
Have Celta Vigo or Villarreal been keeping clean sheets recently?
Celta Vigo have kept a clean sheet in 31% of their recent games, Villarreal in 18%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to November 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in La Liga. They last met on 26 April 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 23 Apr 2025, when Celta Vigo won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Celta Vigo's record when hosting Villarreal specifically: 2W 3D 0L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Celta Vigo
3
Draws
5
Villarreal
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Celta Vigo and Villarreal?
From 10 meetings on record, Celta Vigo have won 2, Villarreal have won 5, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Celta Vigo and Villarreal last play each other?
They last met on 26 April 2026, when Villarreal 2-1 Celta Vigo.
Who has won more matches between Celta Vigo and Villarreal?
Villarreal have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Celta Vigo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 16% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Villarreal are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Celta Vigo 60%, Villarreal 64% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 48% (Celta Vigo) and 48% (Villarreal).
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Celta Vigo home games / Villarreal away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Celta Vigo play Villarreal?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of Celta Vigo's games and 64% of Villarreal's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Celta Vigo vs Villarreal usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 48% of Celta Vigo's recent games and 48% of Villarreal's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Celta Vigo and Villarreal tend to score early?
Celta Vigo have had a goal before half-time in 68% of their recent matches, Villarreal in 76% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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