RC Celta de Vigo vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RC Celta de Vigo vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Estadio de Balaidos.
- RC Celta de Vigo 38 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alfonso Alvarez
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Ignacio Rubio
- Referee Ruben Becerril
- Referee Fernando Roman
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Valencia CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 2–4 | L |
| 07 Jan | Athletic Club | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | FC Barcelona | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | CD Leganes | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Dec | Villarreal CF | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | Deportivo Alaves | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Dec | SD Huesca | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | SD Eibar | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| RC Celta de Vigo | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #9 |
| 54 | Points | 49 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 14 / 12 / 12 | W / D / L | 13 / 10 / 15 |
| 53 | Scored | 46 |
| 48 | Conceded | 55 |
| +5 | GD | -9 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 37% | Win % | 34% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RC Celta de Vigo are 6th (54 pts). Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between RC Celta de Vigo and Valencia CF is underway.
- 5' It looks surprising RC Celta de Vigo does not make any changes. Ferran Torres has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 11' It’s a booking for RC Celta de Vigo player. Jozabed gets a Yellow card.
- 16' Pione Sisto is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Valencia CF tonight.
- 21' Maxi Gomez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 36' Gaya is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valencia CF so far.
- 40' Nestor Araujo makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and RC Celta de Vigo are in front.
- 42' Carlos Soler was booked on 42.
- 47' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jozabed suffering a number of foals already.
- 52' A quiet spell here at Estadio de Balaidos. Valencia CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 57' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Brais Mendez Portela is booked for RC Celta de Vigo — Yellow card on 58.
- 61' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kevin Gameiro is hanging Denis Cheryshev on the field on 61 minute.
- 66' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RC Celta de Vigo that had 320 games and scored 375 goals.
- 71' Brilliant from the ! Ferran Torres makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 71.
- 71' Another change for RC Celta de Vigo made on 71 minute. Sofiane Boufal leaves to be changed by Emre Mor.
- 76' RC Celta de Vigo player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 79' Daniel Wass gets the nod from Valencia CF. He replaces Francis Coquelin and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' The referee shows Valencia CF player a Yellow card on 80.
- 82' Another substitution for RC Celta de Vigo to replace Pione Sisto by Andrew Hjulsager on 82 minute.
- 84' Goal! Rodrigo scores his 50 goal in 422 matches.
- 89' The RC Celta de Vigo manager makes a substitution. Stanislav Lobotka departs to be replaced by Francisco Peinado.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Facundo Roncaglia. He receives a Yellow card.
- Another three points for Valencia CF.
Lineups
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 4
-
11
Pione Sisto ↓ Andrew Hjulsager 82'
-
19
Sofiane Boufal ↓ Emre Mor 71'
- 17
- 13
- 23
- 2
- 24
- 21
- 14
Bench
-
16
Andrew Hjulsager ↑ 82'
-
8
Fran Beltran ↑ 89'
- 1
- 22
-
7
Emre Mor ↑ 71'
- 32
- 20
Coach
Miguel Cardoso
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 19
- 13
-
11
Denis Cheryshev ↓ Kevin Gameiro 61'
-
17
Francis Coquelin ↓ Daniel Wass 79'
- 21
- 24
- 5
- 14
-
8
Carlos Soler ↓ Ferran Torres 61'
- 22
Bench
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↑ 61'
- 12
-
18
Daniel Wass ↑ 79'
- 1
- 15
-
20
Ferran Torres ↑ 61'
- 34
Coach
Marcelino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iago Aspas | 6 |
| Maxi Gomez | 3 |
| Alberto Mari | 2 |
| Guido Rodriguez | 2 |
| Justin Kluivert | 1 |
| Ilaix Moriba | 1 |
| Gabriel Fernandez | 1 |
| Williot Swedberg | 1 |
Head to Head
RC Celta de Vigo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4
RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
RC Celta de Vigo or Valencia CF 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
64%
Draw or Valencia CF
64%
RC Celta de Vigo or Valencia CF
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RC Celta de Vigo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo
| Handicap | RC Celta de Vigo covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.