RC Celta de Vigo vs UD Almeria, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RC Celta de Vigo vs UD Almería — La Liga at Abanca Balaidos.
- RC Celta de Vigo 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- UD Almería 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Jose Naranjo
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Manuel Pozueta
- Referee Jaime Latre
- Referee Julian Villasenor (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompie | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alaves | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Malaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | UD Almeria | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Mar | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 3–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | CA Osasuna | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Feb | Real Valladolid CF | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Mar | Cádiz CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Mar | Sevilla FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Mar | Villarreal CF | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Feb | FC Barcelona | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | Girona FC | A | 2–6 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
RC Celta de Vigo this season
RC Celta de Vigo this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
RC Celta de Vigo
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RC Celta de Vigo
| Pablo Duran | 2 G |
| Iago Aspas | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. RC Celta de Vigo is hosting UD Almería for another epic battle.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. RC Celta de Vigo in their trying to find a way past UD Almería's compact .
- 7' UD Almeria is taking the lead after the goal scored by Srdan Babic on 7.
- 8' Brilliant from the ! Srdan Babic makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 8.
- 10' Brilliant from the ! Haris Seferovic makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 10.
- 15' It looks surprising UD Almería does not make any changes. Carles Perez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Gabriel Veiga has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 4 goals this season.
- 30' RC Celta de Vigo are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against UD Almería's shape.
- 31' That is a Yellow card for UD Almeria. Arnau Puigmal will be fuming at that decision.
- 32' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Arnau Puigmal.
- 32' Goal! Arnau Puigmal scores his 6 goal in 415 matches.
- 33' Arnau Puigmal makes no mistake. The score reads 1-4 and UD Almeria are in front.
- 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 42' Brilliant from the ! Carles Perez makes it 2-4 with a superb finish on 42.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Carles Perez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rubi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' A quiet spell here at Abanca Balaidos. RC Celta de Vigo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 57' It is a substitution in RC Celta de Vigo team. Luca de la Torre is replaced by Renato Tapia on 57 minute.
- 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Fernando Martinez.
- 61' A change in the UD Almeria ranks — Leo Baptistao exits the field as Largie Ramazani enters on 61.
- 66' It looks like no one’s ball. RC Celta de Vigo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' Another substitution for RC Celta de Vigo to replace Carles Perez by Jorgen Larsen on 67 minute.
- 72' The home supporters are growing impatient. RC Celta de Vigo must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 74' Samuel Almeida Costa is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 79' Hugo Mallo, a Spain , has 39 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 80' UD Almeria make a change. Melero trudges off to be replaced by Cesar de la Hoz on 80 minutes.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Iago Aspas on 83 minutes.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Gabriel Veiga is booked for RC Celta de Vigo — Yellow card on 84.
- 85' A change in the RC Celta de Vigo ranks — Haris Seferovic exits the field as Goncalo Paciencia enters on 85.
- 90' Lazaro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luis Suarez at the 90 minute mark.
- It finishes all square. RC Celta de Vigo and UD Almería share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Luca de la Torre ↓ Renato Tapia 57'
- 10
- 8
- 13
- 2
- 4
- 17
-
7
Carles Perez ↓ Jorgen Larsen 67'
- 22
- 15
-
24
Gabriel Veiga ↓ Franco Cervi 85'
Bench
-
14
Renato Tapia ↑ 57'
-
9
Goncalo Paciencia ↑ 85'
- 5
- 20
-
11
Franco Cervi ↑ 85'
-
18
Jorgen Larsen ↑ 67'
- 29
- 26
- 37
- 31
- 19
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
UD Almería Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Melero ↓ Cesar de la Hoz 80'
- 19
-
12
Leo Baptistao ↓ Largie Ramazani 61'
- 20
- 13
- 21
- 22
-
16
Luis Suarez ↓ Lazaro 90'
- 5
-
23
Samuel Almeida Costa ↓ Kaiky 90'
-
18
Arnau Puigmal ↓ Alejandro Pozo 61'
Bench
- 24
- 8
-
17
Alejandro Pozo ↑ 61'
- 1
-
6
Cesar de la Hoz ↑ 80'
- 10
-
7
Largie Ramazani ↑ 61'
-
14
Lazaro ↑ 90'
-
2
Kaiky ↑ 90'
- 26
- 25
Coach
Rubi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Srdan Babic | 2 |
| Arnau Puigmal | 2 |
| Williot Swedberg | 1 |
| Jorgen Strand Larsen | 1 |
| Gabriel Veiga | 1 |
| Sergio Akieme | 1 |
| Cesar de la Hoz | 1 |
| Sergio Arribas | 1 |
RC Celta de Vigo Form
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
2023-03-11
RC Celta de Vigo
3–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2023-03-06
CA Osasuna
0–0
RC Celta de Vigo
D
2023-02-26
RC Celta de Vigo
3–0
Real Valladolid CF
W
2023-02-18
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–1
RC Celta de Vigo
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81
RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
UD Almería xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
72%
Draw or UD Almería
53%
RC Celta de Vigo or UD Almería
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.4%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo
| Handicap | RC Celta de Vigo covers | Push | UD Almería covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
UD Almería keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

