Sunday , 16 August 2026

RC Celta de Vigo vs Granada CF, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
RC Celta de Vigo
1 – 0
Full Time
Granada CF
Sat 16 Dec 2023 · 13:00 UTC Municipal de Balaidos HT 45' · FT 45'
Jorgen Strand Larsen 20' 1–0
Jorgen Strand Larsen 22' Y
Kevin Vazquez 29' Y
Vicente Guaita 66' Y
Carlos Dotor 70' Y
Mihajlo Ristic 75' Y
Iago Aspas 80' R
Carlos Dominguez 84' Y
Y 90' Gerard Gumbau
Y 90' Famara Diedhiou

Overview

Match Preview

RC Celta de Vigo vs Granada CF — La Liga at Municipal de Balaidos.

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Sanchez Martinez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Raul Cabanero Martinez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Juan Lopez Mir (Spain)
8 games this season 🟨 0.4/game ⚽ 2.5 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

4
3
1
RC Celta de Vigo 8 games · Avg 1.6 goals Granada CF
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-16 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Granada CF 2022-05-01 Granada CF 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2021-09-27 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Granada CF 2021-01-31 Granada CF 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2020-11-29 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 Granada CF

Recent Form

RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Granada CF H 1–0 W
11 Dec Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 0–0 D
04 Dec Cadiz CF H 1–1 D
25 Nov Valencia CF A 0–0 D
10 Nov Athletic Club A 3–4 L
04 Nov Sevilla FC H 1–1 D
Granada CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec RC Celta de Vigo A 0–1 L
11 Dec Athletic Club H 1–1 D
02 Dec Real Madrid CF A 0–2 L
24 Nov Deportivo Alavés A 1–3 L
11 Nov Getafe CF H 1–1 D
05 Nov Valencia CF A 0–1 L

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. RC Celta de Vigo kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' RC Celta de Vigo are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Granada CF's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Myrto Uzuni made 8 appearances and scored 47 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' Granada CF is showing some good football. However, Granada CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 20' RC Celta de Vigo is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jorgen Strand Larsen on 20.
  • 22' Poor challenge from Jorgen Strand Larsen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 27' Iago Aspas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 110 goals in his last 126 appearances.
  • 29' Kevin Vazquez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 34' RC Celta de Vigo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Granada CF backline.
  • 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 49' Gerard Gumbau has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 54' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 59' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 62' A tactical swap from RC Celta de Vigo — Oscar Mingueza on, Kevin Vazquez off on 62 minutes.
  • 66' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Vicente Guaita on 66 minutes.
  • 70' Carlos Dotor was booked on 70.
  • 71' Another change for Granada CF made on 71 minute. Gonzalo Villar leaves to be changed by Oscar Melendo.
  • 72' RC Celta de Vigo ring the changes. Jorgen Strand Larsen has done his job and it is now time for Luca de la Torre to step up.
  • 75' The referee shows RC Celta de Vigo player a Yellow card on 75.
  • 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Iago Aspas on 80.
  • 82' Alvaro Fernandez is replacing Carlos Neva for the Granada CF side.
  • 84' The referee shows RC Celta de Vigo player a Yellow card on 84.
  • 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Gerard Gumbau on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Granada CF will be frustrated.
  • 90' Antonio Puertas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sergio Ruiz on 90 minute.
  • RC Celta de Vigo celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rafa Benítez

Granada CF Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alexander Medina

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jorgen Strand Larsen 2
Luis Suarez 1
Denis Suarez 1
Antonio Puertas 1
Darwin Machis 1
Jonathan Bamba 1
German 1
Bruno Mendez 1

Head to Head

2023-12-16 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Granada CF 2022-05-01 Granada CF 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2021-09-27 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Granada CF 2021-01-31 Granada CF 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2020-11-29 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 Granada CF

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2023-12-16 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Granada CF W 2023-12-11 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo D 2023-12-04 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 Cadiz CF D 2023-11-25 Valencia CF 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo D 2023-11-10 Athletic Club 4–3 RC Celta de Vigo L 2023-11-04 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 Sevilla FC D

Granada CF Form

2023-12-16 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Granada CF L 2023-12-11 Granada CF 1–1 Athletic Club D 2023-12-02 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Granada CF L 2023-11-24 Deportivo Alavés 3–1 Granada CF L 2023-11-11 Granada CF 1–1 Getafe CF D 2023-11-05 Valencia CF 1–0 Granada CF L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32 RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 Granada CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RC Celta de Vigo53% Draw28% Granada CF19%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
81%
Draw or Granada CF
47%
RC Celta de Vigo or Granada CF
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo33% Draw53% Granada CF14%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.2%
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
3 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
3%
4 – 0
1.6%

Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo

Handicap RC Celta de Vigo covers Push Granada CF covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 15% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 25% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
Granada CF keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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