Thursday , 2 July 2026

RC Celta de Vigo vs Elche CF, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
RC Celta de Vigo
1 – 0
Full Time
Elche CF
Wed 26 Apr 2023 · 20:00 UTC Abanca Balaidos HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

RC Celta de Vigo vs Elche CF — La Liga at Abanca Balaidos.

Match Details

  • Referee Mario Melero
  • Referee Javier Estrada
  • Referee Ruben Becerril
  • Referee Alexandre Aleman
  • Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera
  • Referee Diego Santaursula

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

5
1
2
RC Celta de Vigo 8 games · Avg 2.1 goals Elche CF
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-26 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Elche CF 2023-01-06 Elche CF 0–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2022-05-15 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Elche CF 2021-10-03 Elche CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2021-02-12 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 Elche CF

Recent Form

RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Apr Elche CF H 1–0 W
22 Apr Real Madrid CF A 0–2 L
17 Apr RCD Mallorca H 0–1 L
07 Apr Sevilla FC A 2–2 D
02 Apr UD Almeria H 2–2 D
18 Mar RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 3–1 W
Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Apr RC Celta de Vigo A 0–1 L
23 Apr Valencia CF H 0–2 L
16 Apr Girona FC A 0–2 L
08 Apr CA Osasuna A 1–2 L
01 Apr FC Barcelona H 0–4 L
19 Mar Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–2 L

Season Stats

RC Celta de Vigo Elche CF
#6 Position #13
54 Points 43
38 Played 38
14 / 12 / 12 W / D / L 10 / 13 / 15
53 Scored 49
48 Conceded 57
+5 GD -8
1.42 PPG 1.13
37% Win % 26%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RC Celta de Vigo are 6th (54 pts). Elche CF are 13th (43 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Elche CF kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' The travelling Elche CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Carlos Carvalhal will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 20' Hugo Mallo, a Spain , has 4 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Elche CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Elche CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 35' Josan Fernandez has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RC Celta de Vigo and Elche CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 50' Elche CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luca de la Torre is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Elche CF.
  • 60' Carlos Clerc has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 62' RC Celta de Vigo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jorgen Larsen is hanging Goncalo Paciencia on the field on 62 minute.
  • 63' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Boye. He replaces Randy Ntekja on 63 minute.
  • 68' Portugal international Goncalo Paciencia has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 73' RC Celta de Vigo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 76' Franco Cervi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luca de la Torre on 76 minute.
  • 77' Oscar has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gabriel Veiga on 77 minute.
  • 82' The 34-year-old Edgar Badia has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Josan Fernandez as he leaves the pitch. Pol Lirola steps in for Elche CF.
  • 90' What composure from Joseph Aidoo! The Ghana international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 90' Unai Nunez gets the nod from RC Celta de Vigo. He replaces Fran Beltran and will look to change the dynamic.
  • RC Celta de Vigo celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlos Carvalhal

Elche CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastián Beccacece

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Iago Aspas 4
Santi Mina 3
Hugo Alvarez 1
Andre Silva 1
Fidel 1
Brais Mendez 1
Emiliano Rigoni 1
Dario Benedetto 1

Head to Head

2023-04-26 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Elche CF 2023-01-06 Elche CF 0–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2022-05-15 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Elche CF 2021-10-03 Elche CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2021-02-12 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 Elche CF

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2023-04-26 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Elche CF W 2023-04-22 Real Madrid CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo L 2023-04-17 RC Celta de Vigo 0–1 RCD Mallorca L 2023-04-07 Sevilla FC 2–2 RC Celta de Vigo D 2023-04-02 RC Celta de Vigo 2–2 UD Almeria D 2023-03-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–3 RC Celta de Vigo W

Elche CF Form

2023-04-26 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Elche CF L 2023-04-23 Elche CF 0–2 Valencia CF L 2023-04-16 Girona FC 2–0 Elche CF L 2023-04-08 CA Osasuna 2–1 Elche CF L 2023-04-01 Elche CF 0–4 FC Barcelona L 2023-03-19 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–0 Elche CF L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.54 RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82 Elche CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58% + RC Celta de Vigo to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RC Celta de Vigo56% Draw26% Elche CF18%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
82%
Draw or Elche CF
44%
RC Celta de Vigo or Elche CF
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RC Celta de Vigo36% Draw49% Elche CF15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.1%

Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo

Handicap RC Celta de Vigo covers Push Elche CF covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 25% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.