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Celta Vigo 4-1 Las Palmas – Result & Analysis

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La Liga · Regular Season - 32

Kick-off

Sat 20 Apr 2024

13:00

Venue

Estadio Abanca-Balaídos

Competition

La Liga

Spain

Status

FT
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Poisson model rates Celta Vigo at 41%, yet other data sources diverge — this Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas fixture contains genuine analytical tension.

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Full Analysis

Estadio Abanca-Balaídos plays host to Celta Vigo versus Las Palmas in La Liga, Regular Season - 32. Kick-off: Saturday 20 April 2024 at 13:00 UTC.

Form & Momentum

Celta Vigo have collected 1.10 PPG across 10 La Liga outings this season: 3W 2D 5L. Last five: W L W D L. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.

Celta Vigo at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos this season: 3W 3D 4L from 10 home games — 1.20 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 0.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game.

Las Palmas (all games): 1W 3D 6L across 10 La Liga outings this term — 0.60 points per game. Last five: D L L L L. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.80 — 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.

Las Palmas's away record: 3W 3D 4L from 10 road trips in La Liga this season (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.20 exceeds their overall 0.60 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.

Form favours the hosts. Celta Vigo's 1.10 PPG return is 0.50 points per game ahead of Las Palmas's 0.60 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.

Head-to-Head

Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 1 head-to-head meetings have produced 0 wins for Celta Vigo, 1 for Las Palmas and 0 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.

These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.0 per game across 1 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 2 Oct 2023, ended 1–2 with Las Palmas winning.

With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.

Trading & In-Play

Celta Vigo — key trading statistics (31 games, 15 at home): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 27% of games (home games); they fail to score in 36% of games.

Las Palmas — key trading statistics (31 games, 15 at away): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 93% of the time; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 27% of games (away games); they fail to score in 42% of games.

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Celta Vigo 55% versus Las Palmas 39%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Celta Vigo 48% | Las Palmas 29%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Celta Vigo 1.09 xG and Las Palmas 0.82 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 0.721 / defence 0.916 | Las Palmas attack 0.831 / defence 1.149. League average goals — home 1.316 / away 1.079. Celta Vigo's attack strength of 0.721 is below the league average — the 1.09 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 69 Celta Vigo games / 31 Las Palmas games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Celta Vigo 41% | Draw 32% | Las Palmas 27%. Fair-value odds: Celta Vigo 2.44 | Draw 3.12 | Las Palmas 3.70. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 30% | BTTS probability 38% | Total xG 1.91. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 70% probability — total xG of 1.91 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 38% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Final Verdict

Poisson rates Celta Vigo as the most likely outcome at 41% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 32% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Celta Vigo if the outright odds are short.

Poisson projects 1.91 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 30% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.0 goals per game.

On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 38% on No. Form rates corroborate: Celta Vigo 40% | Las Palmas 40% BTTS from recent games.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (0W–0D–1W), with no clear historical advantage.
Goals H2H suggests 3.00 goals/game but Poisson xG is only 1.91 — current-season defences are outperforming historical norms.
BTTS H2H BTTS history (100%) is contradicted by Poisson (38%) — recent defensive form has changed the dynamic.
Form Celta Vigo lead on PPG: 1.10 vs 0.60 — stronger form across the last 10 games.
Form Celta Vigo Poisson xG (1.09) exceeds their recent form scoring rate (0.70) — the model sees more attacking threat than recent results show.
Goals Form averages (~1.4 goals/game) and Poisson xG (1.91) both support Under 2.5 goals (70% probability).
Form Form and Poisson model both favour Celta Vigo — Celta Vigo at 41% win probability.
Prediction Poisson model shows elevated draw probability at 32% — tight contest expected.
Goals Poisson Over 2.5 probability is only 30% — the model points to an Under 2.5 outcome.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas | Competition: La Liga, Regular Season - 32 | Venue: Estadio Abanca-Balaídos • Kick-off: Saturday 20 Apr 2024, 13:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Celta Vigo 41% | Draw 32% | Las Palmas 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 30% | BTTS 38% | xG Celta Vigo 1.09 / Las Palmas 0.82 • Poisson strength factors: Celta Vigo attack 0.721 / def 0.916 | Las Palmas attack 0.831 / def 1.149 | league avg home 1.316 / away 1.079 • Poisson stance: Celta Vigo (41%) — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

1.09

Celta Vigo xG

Expected Goals

0.82

Las Palmas xG

41%
32%
27%
Celta Vigo Draw Las Palmas

38%

BTTS

57%

Over 1.5

30%

Over 2.5

13%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas kick off?

Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas kicked off at 13:00 on Saturday 20 April 2024 at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos.

What was the final score in Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas?

Celta Vigo 4 - 1 Las Palmas.

Where is Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas being played?

The match is being played at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos.

What competition is Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas part of?

Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas is a Regular Season - 32 fixture in the La Liga (Spain).

Who is favourite to win Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas?

Our statistical model gives Celta Vigo a 41% chance of winning, Las Palmas a 27% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Celta Vigo the favourite.

Will both teams score in Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas?

Our model estimates a 38% probability that both Celta Vigo and Las Palmas will score (BTTS).

Will Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 30%.

What is the head-to-head record between Celta Vigo and Las Palmas?

Record (1 meetings): Celta Vigo 0W | Draws 0 | Las Palmas 1W.

What form are Celta Vigo and Las Palmas in?

Celta Vigo (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-L-W-D-L. Las Palmas (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.80 | L5 D-L-L-L-L.

🧮 Model Insight

Where the Numbers Come From

Celta Vigo's attacking strength (0.72x league average) is weighed against Las Palmas's defensive record (1.15x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.09. Flip it around — Las Palmas's attack (0.83x) against Celta Vigo's defence (0.92x) — and the away total comes out at 0.82.

These ratings are built from 69/31 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

Most Likely Scorelines

The model's single most probable exact score is 0-0, at 16.5%. Close behind: 1-1 (15.0%), 1-0 (14.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 46% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.

Most Likely Outcome

Celta Vigo Win

41%

Celta Vigo

2.44

32%

Draw

3.10

27%

Las Palmas

3.74

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 0

16.1%

Home win

Most likely

0 – 0

14.8%

Draw

1 – 1

13.2%

Draw

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.09

Celta Vigo xG

Total xG

1.91

0.82

Las Palmas xG

41%
32%
27%
Celta VigoDrawLas Palmas

2.44

41%

Home win

3.10

32%

Draw

3.74

27%

Away win

Goals Markets

57%

Over 1.5

1.75

43%

Under 1.5

2.33

30%

Over 2.5

3.33

70%

Under 2.5

1.43

13%

Over 3.5

7.69

87%

Under 3.5

1.15

5%

Over 4.5

20.00

95%

Under 4.5

1.05

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

38%

BTTS Yes

2.66

62%

BTTS No

1.60

Clean Sheet

44%

Celta Vigo

2.28

34%

Las Palmas

2.97

Win to Nil

18%

Celta Vigo

5.55

9%

Las Palmas

11.11

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 14.8 12.1 5.0 1.4 0.3
1 16.1 13.2 5.4 1.5 0.3 0.1
2 8.8 7.2 3.0 0.8 0.2
3 3.2 2.6 1.1 0.3 0.1
4 0.9 0.7 0.3 0.1
5 0.2 0.2 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.090
λ Away (xG) 0.822
Total xG 1.912
League avg home goals 1.316
League avg away goals 1.079
Celta Vigo attack strength 0.721
Celta Vigo defence strength 0.916
Las Palmas attack strength 0.831
Las Palmas defence strength 1.149
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 69 / 31

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas?

Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 16.5%.

How many goals are Celta Vigo and Las Palmas expected to score?

The model projects 1.09 expected goals for Celta Vigo and 0.82 for Las Palmas, a combined total of 1.91.

How confident is the prediction model for Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Recent Form Overview

Celta Vigo's recent record stands at 6W 10D 15L from 31 games, a 0.90 PPG return, with W-L-W-D-L in the last five.

Las Palmas, meanwhile, have gone 10W 7D 14L across 31 games — 1.19 PPG, with D-L-L-L-L in their last five.

There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.90 PPG for Celta Vigo against 1.19 for Las Palmas. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.

How They Fare by Venue

At home specifically, Celta Vigo have managed 3W 5D 7L from 15 games — 0.93 PPG in front of their own supporters.

Las Palmas's away record stands at 4W 3D 8L across 15 trips, a 1.00 PPG haul.

Attack vs Defence

Celta Vigo are averaging 1.06 goals scored and 1.48 conceded per game recently; Las Palmas are on 0.94 scored and 1.13 conceded.

Last 31 Results — La Liga

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Celta Vigo

Celta Vigo

Current Season
W L W D L
Las Palmas

Las Palmas

Current Season
D L L L L
31 Played 31
6/10/15 W / D / L 10/7/14
0.90 Points Per Game 1.19
1.06 Avg Goals Scored 0.94
1.48 Avg Goals Conceded 1.13
2.55 Avg Goals / Game 2.06
6 Clean Sheets 7
17 BTTS 12
15 Over 2.5 Games 9
Celta Vigo

Celta Vigo

L
A Real Betis
1–2 HT 0–0
12 Apr
D
H Rayo Vallecano
0–0 HT 0–0
31 Mar
W
A Sevilla
2–1 HT 0–1
17 Mar
L
A Real Madrid
0–4 HT 0–1
10 Mar
W
H Almeria
1–0 HT 0–0
01 Mar
D
A Cadiz
2–2 HT 1–0
25 Feb
L
H Barcelona
1–2 HT 0–1
17 Feb
L
A Getafe
2–3 HT 0–2
11 Feb
W
A Osasuna
3–0 HT 2–0
04 Feb
L
H Girona
0–1 HT 0–1
28 Jan
L
H Real Sociedad
0–1 HT 0–1
20 Jan
D
A Mallorca
1–1 HT 1–1
13 Jan
W
H Real Betis
2–1 HT 1–1
03 Jan
L
A Villarreal
2–3 HT 0–2
20 Dec
W
H Granada CF
1–0 HT 1–0
16 Dec
D
A Rayo Vallecano
0–0 HT 0–0
11 Dec
D
H Cadiz
1–1 HT 0–1
04 Dec
D
A Valencia
0–0 HT 0–0
25 Nov
L
A Athletic Club
3–4 HT 2–2
10 Nov
D
H Sevilla
1–1 HT 1–0
04 Nov
L
A Girona
0–1 HT 0–0
27 Oct
L
H Atletico Madrid
0–3 HT 0–1
21 Oct
D
H Getafe
2–2 HT 2–2
08 Oct
L
A Las Palmas
1–2 HT 0–0
02 Oct
D
H Alaves
1–1 HT 1–0
28 Sep
L
A Barcelona
2–3 HT 1–0
23 Sep
L
H Mallorca
0–1 HT 0–0
16 Sep
W
A Almeria
3–2 HT 2–0
01 Sep
L
H Real Madrid
0–1 HT 0–0
25 Aug
D
A Real Sociedad
1–1 HT 0–1
19 Aug
L
H Osasuna
0–2 HT 0–1
13 Aug
Las Palmas

Las Palmas

L
H Sevilla
0–2 HT 0–1
14 Apr
L
A Barcelona
0–1 HT 0–0
30 Mar
L
H Almeria
0–1 HT 0–1
17 Mar
L
H Athletic Club
0–2 HT 0–1
10 Mar
D
A Getafe
3–3 HT 1–3
02 Mar
D
H Osasuna
1–1 HT 0–0
25 Feb
L
A Atletico Madrid
0–5 HT 0–2
17 Feb
W
H Valencia
2–0 HT 0–0
10 Feb
D
A Granada CF
1–1 HT 0–1
03 Feb
L
H Real Madrid
1–2 HT 0–0
27 Jan
W
A Rayo Vallecano
2–0 HT 1–0
20 Jan
W
H Villarreal
3–0 HT 1–0
13 Jan
L
H Barcelona
1–2 HT 1–0
04 Jan
L
A Athletic Club
0–1 HT 0–0
20 Dec
D
H Cadiz
1–1 HT 1–0
17 Dec
W
A Alaves
1–0 HT 1–0
09 Dec
W
H Getafe
2–0 HT 1–0
01 Dec
L
A Real Betis
0–1 HT 0–1
26 Nov
D
A Osasuna
1–1 HT 0–0
11 Nov
W
H Atletico Madrid
2–1 HT 0–0
03 Nov
W
A Almeria
2–1 HT 1–0
28 Oct
L
H Rayo Vallecano
0–1 HT 0–0
22 Oct
W
A Villarreal
2–1 HT 1–0
08 Oct
W
H Celta Vigo
2–1 HT 0–0
02 Oct
L
A Real Madrid
0–2 HT 0–1
27 Sep
W
H Granada CF
1–0 HT 0–0
24 Sep
L
A Sevilla
0–1 HT 0–0
17 Sep
L
A Girona
0–1 HT 0–0
03 Sep
D
H Real Sociedad
0–0 HT 0–0
25 Aug
L
A Valencia
0–1 HT 0–0
18 Aug
D
H Mallorca
1–1 HT 1–0
12 Aug

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Celta Vigo and Las Palmas in coming into this match?

Celta Vigo have gone 6W 10D 15L in their last 31 games (0.90 PPG), while Las Palmas have gone 10W 7D 14L in their last 31 (1.19 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Celta Vigo at home or Las Palmas away?

Las Palmas's away record (1.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Celta Vigo at home: 0.93 PPG; Las Palmas away: 1.00 PPG.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

The Rivalry So Far

These sides have met 4 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2023 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 1 year. Every recorded meeting has come in La Liga. It has been a while since the last meeting — 31 March 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.

Notable Numbers

For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Celta Vigo won 4-1 on 20 Apr 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.

Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Celta Vigo have gone 1W 1D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Las Palmas — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.

Last 4 Meetings

Celta Vigo

2

Celta Vigo

1

Draws

Las Palmas

1

Las Palmas

Recent Meetings

Celta Vigo
1–1
31 Mar 25
Las Palmas
Las Palmas
0–1
05 Oct 24
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
4–1
20 Apr 24
Las Palmas
Las Palmas
2–1
02 Oct 23
Celta Vigo

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Celta Vigo and Las Palmas?

From 4 meetings on record, Celta Vigo have won 2, Las Palmas have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.

When did Celta Vigo and Las Palmas last play each other?

They last met on 31 March 2025, when Celta Vigo 1-1 Las Palmas.

Who has won more matches between Celta Vigo and Las Palmas?

Celta Vigo have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

Early Goal Trends

Celta Vigo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches.

Las Palmas are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 13% of those situations.

Full-Time Markets

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Celta Vigo 40%, Las Palmas 33% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 27% for Celta Vigo and 27% for Las Palmas.

On the defensive side: Celta Vigo have failed to score in 47% of games; Las Palmas in 53%.

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Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Celta Vigo home games / Las Palmas away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Celta Vigo Celta Vigo Current Season
Metric All
(31 games)
Venue
(15 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 22/31
(71%)
11/15
(73.3%)
2+ Goals Before HT 8/31
(25.8%)
2/15
(13.3%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 6/9
(66.7%)
3/4
(75%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 2/9
(22.2%)
0/4
(0%)
Winning at HT 7/31
(22.6%)
3/15
(20%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 4/31
(12.9%)
2/15
(13.3%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 3/31
(9.7%)
1/15
(6.7%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 17/31
(54.8%)
6/15
(40%)
Over 2.5 Goals 15/31
(48.4%)
4/15
(26.7%)
Over 3.5 Goals 8/31
(25.8%)
1/15
(6.7%)
Clean Sheet 6/31
(19.4%)
3/15
(20%)
Failed to Score 11/31
(35.5%)
7/15
(46.7%)
Las Palmas Las Palmas Current Season
Metric All
(31 games)
Venue
(15 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 17/31
(54.8%)
9/15
(60%)
2+ Goals Before HT 2/31
(6.5%)
2/15
(13.3%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 13/14
(92.9%)
6/6
(100%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 6/14
(42.9%)
1/6
(16.7%)
Winning at HT 9/31
(29%)
4/15
(26.7%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 3/31
(9.7%)
0/15
(0%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 2/31
(6.5%)
2/15
(13.3%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 12/31
(38.7%)
5/15
(33.3%)
Over 2.5 Goals 9/31
(29%)
4/15
(26.7%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2/31
(6.5%)
2/15
(13.3%)
Clean Sheet 7/31
(22.6%)
2/15
(13.3%)
Failed to Score 13/31
(41.9%)
8/15
(53.3%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Celta Vigo play Las Palmas?

Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 40% of Celta Vigo's recent matches and 33% of Las Palmas's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.

Is Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas usually a high-scoring fixture?

Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 27% of Celta Vigo's recent games and 27% of Las Palmas's, pointing to a tighter contest.

Do Celta Vigo and Las Palmas tend to score early?

Celta Vigo have had a goal before half-time in 73% of their recent matches, Las Palmas in 60% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

📰

Dominant Celta Vigo run riot with a 4-1 hammering of Las Palmas.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Celta Vigo beat Las Palmas 4-1 at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Regular Season - 32, in the La Liga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.

The Model vs The Result

The Poisson model went into this projecting Celta Vigo 1.09 xG and Las Palmas 0.82 xG, a combined 1.91. The scoreboard read 4-1 for 5 actual goals. Celta Vigo beat their projection by 2.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Celta Vigo attack 0.72 / defence 0.92 against Las Palmas attack 0.83 / defence 1.15, drawn from 69/31 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Celta Vigo 41% | Draw 32% | Las Palmas 27%, with Celta Vigo to win its most likely call at 41%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 30%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 57% and landed. Over 3.5 was 13% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 38% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 39% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Celta Vigo 48%, Las Palmas 29%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 47%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Celta Vigo's trading profile (31 games, 15 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did.

Las Palmas's trading profile (31 games, 15 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 39% of their matches — today it did.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — Celta Vigo 0.90 PPG, Las Palmas 1.19 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Celta Vigo win broke the near-deadlock. Celta Vigo (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 0.67 average — above their attacking norm. Las Palmas (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 1.33 concession average — a leakier day than usual.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.

💡 Key Insights

Model Goals market defied the model — 30% Over 2.5 probability, but 5 goals scored.
Model BTTS bucked the model — 38% projected, both teams scored.
Trading Trading data bucked — 39% historical Over 2.5 rate, but the game went over.

⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.