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RC Celta de Vigo vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
RC Celta de Vigo
1 – 2
Full Time
Valencia CF
Sun 5 Dec 2021 · 20:00 UTC Abanca Balaidos HT 45' · FT 45'
Fran Beltran 9' Y
Iago Aspas 12' Y
Y 36' Maxi Gomez
Y 51' Gaya
Nolito 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Javier Estrada
  • Referee Ricardo de Burgos
  • Referee Roberto Diaz
  • Referee Jon Nunez
  • Referee Alberto Fuente Martin
  • Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera

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 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 3
6 Sevilla FC 1 3
7 Real Racing Club de Santander 1 1
8 Villarreal CF 1 1
9 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
10 Málaga CF 0 0
11 FC Barcelona 0 0
12 Real Madrid CF 0 0
13 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
14 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
15 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
16 Valencia CF 0 0
17 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 CA Osasuna 0 0
21 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
22 Levante UD 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

5
3
8
RC Celta de Vigo 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals Valencia CF
Last 5 meetings
2021-12-05 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Valencia CF 2021-02-20 Valencia CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2020-09-19 RC Celta de Vigo 2–1 Valencia CF 2020-02-01 Valencia CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2019-08-24 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Valencia CF

Recent Form

RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Valencia CF H 1–2 L
27 Nov Deportivo Alavés A 2–1 W
20 Nov Villarreal CF H 1–1 D
06 Nov FC Barcelona H 3–3 D
01 Nov Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 0–0 D
28 Oct Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 0–2 L
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec RC Celta de Vigo A 2–1 W
27 Nov Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 1–1 D
21 Nov Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–0 D
07 Nov Club Atlético de Madrid H 3–3 D
30 Oct Villarreal CF H 2–0 W
27 Oct Real Betis Balompié A 1–4 L

Season Stats

RC Celta de Vigo Valencia CF
#15 Position #16
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RC Celta de Vigo are 15th (0 pts). Valencia CF are 16th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Abanca Balaidos will turn into a battlefield for RC Celta de Vigo and Valencia CF.
  • 5' RC Celta de Vigo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valencia CF backline.
  • 9' Fran Beltran is having his name booked by the referee on 9.
  • 11' Brilliant from the ! Iago Aspas makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 11.
  • 12' Controversy at the stadium! Iago Aspas argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 16' The RC Celta de Vigo manager makes a substitution. Iago Aspas departs to be replaced by Renato Tapia.
  • 19' Hugo Duro makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Valencia CF are in front.
  • 24' Helder Costa has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 29' Franco Cervi, a Argentina , has 20 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Maxi Gomez.
  • 41' RC Celta de Vigo 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.
  • 46' Kevin Vazquez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 320 appearances.
  • 51' Gaya is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
  • 52' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Koba Koindredi departs to be replaced by Uros Racic.
  • 53' Maxi Gomez is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 57' Fran Beltran makes way for Nolito at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from RC Celta de Vigo.
  • 58' Augusto Solari gets the nod from RC Celta de Vigo. He replaces Franco Cervi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RC Celta de Vigo and Valencia CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 68' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 73' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Cristiano Piccini is replaced by Toni Lato on 73 minute.
  • 74' Jeison Murillo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nestor Araujo at the 74 minute mark.
  • 79' 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 Daniel Wass suffering a number of foals already.
  • 83' Fresh legs for Valencia CF! Maranhao comes on to replace Maxi Gomez.
  • 84' Valencia CF ring the changes. Hugo Duro has done his job and it is now time for Yunus Musah to step up.
  • 89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Nolito argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Valencia CF players.

Lineups

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eduardo Coudet

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepe Bordalás

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Iago Aspas 6
Maxi Gomez 3
Guido Rodriguez 2
Alberto Mari 2
Manu Vallejo 1
Fran Beltran 1
Michy Batshuayi 1
Hugo Duro 1

Head to Head

2021-12-05 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Valencia CF 2021-02-20 Valencia CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2020-09-19 RC Celta de Vigo 2–1 Valencia CF 2020-02-01 Valencia CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2019-08-24 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Valencia CF

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2021-12-05 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Valencia CF L 2021-11-27 Deportivo Alavés 1–2 RC Celta de Vigo W 2021-11-20 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2021-11-06 RC Celta de Vigo 3–3 FC Barcelona D 2021-11-01 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo D 2021-10-28 RC Celta de Vigo 0–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L

Valencia CF Form

2021-12-05 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Valencia CF W 2021-11-27 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2021-11-21 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–0 Valencia CF D 2021-11-07 Valencia CF 3–3 Club Atlético de Madrid D 2021-10-30 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF W 2021-10-27 Real Betis Balompié 4–1 Valencia CF L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.57 RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 85% + Under — clean sheet likely 75%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo26% Draw39% Valencia CF35%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes25% 0% No75%
Avg goals/match: 1.3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 70%
30%
± 1.5 38%
62%
± 2.5 15%
85%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
66%
Draw or Valencia CF
74%
RC Celta de Vigo or Valencia CF
61%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RC Celta de Vigo14% Draw66% Valencia CF20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
29.8%
0 – 1
18.1%
1 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
12.5%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4%
2 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
1.6%
2 – 2
1.4%
1 – 3
1.1%
3 – 0
0.8%

Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo

Handicap RC Celta de Vigo covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 17% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 23% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 8% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
48% ✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
57% ✗

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