RC Celta de Vigo vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RC Celta de Vigo vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Estadio de Balaidos.
- RC Celta de Vigo 38 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Gonzalo Garcia
- Referee Pedro Munoz
- Referee Valentin Pizarro
- Referee Jose Garrido
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | Villarreal CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Getafe CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Feb | Granada CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Feb | CD Leganes | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Real Madrid CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Feb | Sevilla FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | CD Leganes | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | Athletic Club | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Feb | Club Atletico de Madrid | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Feb | Levante UD | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Feb | Real Valladolid CF | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| RC Celta de Vigo | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #3 |
| 54 | Points | 72 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 14 / 12 / 12 | W / D / L | 22 / 6 / 10 |
| 53 | Scored | 72 |
| 48 | Conceded | 46 |
| +5 | GD | +26 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 1.89 |
| 37% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RC Celta de Vigo are 6th (54 pts). Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' RC Celta de Vigo have kicked off against Villarreal CF. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' RC Celta de Vigo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Jeison Murillo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 422 appearances.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' RC Celta de Vigo are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Villarreal CF's shape.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Óscar García might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' Controversy at the stadium! Iborra argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 40' That is a Yellow card for RC Celta de Vigo. Pape Cheikh Diop will be fuming at that decision.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. RC Celta de Vigo and Villarreal CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Another change for RC Celta de Vigo made on 46 minute. Pape Cheikh Diop leaves to be changed by Joseph Aidoo.
- 51' Villarreal 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.
- 56' RC Celta de Vigo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 58' Another substitution for Villarreal CF to replace Santi Cazorla by Carlos Bacca on 58 minute.
- 59' Pione Sisto has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rafinha on 59 minute.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 67' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Iborra is withdrawn and Trigueros gets his opportunity.
- 72' 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.
- 77' Spain international Moi Gomez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 81' Fedor Smolov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Santi Mina on 81 minute.
- 84' The RC Celta de Vigo manager makes a substitution. Hugo Mallo departs to be replaced by Denis Suarez.
- 89' The 31-year-old Juan Hernandez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Pape Cheikh Diop ↓ Joseph Aidoo 46'
- 21
-
22
Santi Mina ↓ Fedor Smolov 81'
- 10
- 4
- 13
-
2
Hugo Mallo C ↓ Denis Suarez 84'
-
12
Rafinha ↓ Pione Sisto 59'
- 14
-
7
Juan Hernandez ↓ Okay Yokuslu 46'
- 15
Bench
-
11
Pione Sisto ↑ 59'
-
5
Okay Yokuslu ↑ 46'
- 8
- 25
- 17
- 23
- 20
-
6
Denis Suarez ↑ 84'
-
9
Fedor Smolov ↑ 81'
-
18
Joseph Aidoo ↑ 46'
- 19
- 29
Coach
Óscar García
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Moi Gomez ↓ Manu Morlanes 81'
- 10
- 18
- 19
-
17
Paco Alcacer ↓ Javier Ontiveros 81'
-
8
Santi Cazorla ↓ Carlos Bacca 58'
- 7
- 1
- 2
- 4
- 3
Bench
- 16
-
9
Carlos Bacca ↑ 58'
- 13
-
14
Trigueros ↑ 67'
-
15
Manu Morlanes ↑ 81'
- 28
-
11
Samuel Chukwueze ↑ 58'
-
24
Javier Ontiveros ↑ 81'
- 36
- 34
- 22
- 32
Coach
Javier Calleja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iago Aspas | 6 |
| Dani Parejo | 5 |
| Gerard Moreno | 5 |
| Brais Mendez | 3 |
| Borja Iglesias | 3 |
| Nicolas Jackson | 2 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Moi Gomez | 2 |
Head to Head
RC Celta de Vigo Form
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.47
RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
RC Celta de Vigo or Villarreal CF 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
68%
Draw or Villarreal CF
59%
RC Celta de Vigo or Villarreal CF
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo
| Handicap | RC Celta de Vigo covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 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
26%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.