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

Primera Division · 2023-24
RC Celta de Vigo
3 – 2
Full Time
Villarreal CF
Sun 5 May 2024 · 14:15 UTC Municipal de Balaidos HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 12' Alberto Moreno
Iago Aspas pen 22' 1–1
Jorgen Strand Larsen 39' 2–1
2–2 65' Goncalo Guedes
Anastasios Douvikas 82' 3–2
R 17' Santi Comesana
Javier Manquillo 25' Y
Damian Rodriguez 32' Y
Williot Swedberg 64' Y
Anastasios Douvikas 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Cesar Soto Grado (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Ivan Masso Granado
  • Assistant 2 Carlos Alvarez Fernandez (Spain)

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

6
3
7
RC Celta de Vigo 16 games · Avg 3.7 goals Villarreal CF
Last 5 meetings
2024-05-05 RC Celta de Vigo 3–2 Villarreal CF 2023-12-20 Villarreal CF 3–2 RC Celta de Vigo 2023-04-30 Villarreal CF 3–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2023-01-13 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 Villarreal CF 2022-03-12 Villarreal CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo

Recent Form

RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 May Villarreal CF H 3–2 W
27 Apr Deportivo Alavés A 0–3 L
20 Apr UD Las Palmas H 4–1 W
12 Apr Real Betis Balompié A 1–2 L
31 Mar Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 0–0 D
17 Mar Sevilla FC A 2–1 W
Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 May RC Celta de Vigo A 2–3 L
28 Apr Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 3–0 W
21 Apr UD Almería A 2–1 W
14 Apr Athletic Club A 1–1 D
01 Apr Club Atlético de Madrid H 1–2 L
17 Mar Valencia CF H 1–0 W

Season Stats

RC Celta de Vigo Villarreal CF
#14 Position #11
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

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RC Celta de Vigo are 14th (0 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! RC Celta de Vigo welcome Villarreal CF for this crunch clash at Municipal de Balaidos.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' named a 3-4-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 12' Alberto Moreno is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 17' That looks like a foul for a card for Santi Comesana.
  • 22' Iago Aspas is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 25' RC Celta de Vigo player sees a card in front of him.
  • 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 32' It’s a booking for RC Celta de Vigo player. Damian Rodriguez gets a card.
  • 37' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marcelino will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 39' Jorgen Strand Larsen has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 39 minutes.
  • 44' Ilias Akhomach needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 46' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jorge Cuenca is hanging Yerson Mosquera on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' RC Celta de Vigo are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against Villarreal CF's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 56' A tactical swap from Villarreal CF — Alfonso Pedraza on, Alberto Moreno off on 56 minutes.
  • 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 64' Williot Swedberg was booked on 64.
  • 65' What a moment for Goncalo Guedes! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 65' Williot Swedberg makes way for Franco Cervi at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from RC Celta de Vigo.
  • 70' Alexander Sorloth has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 74' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Goncalo Guedes exits the field as Jose Morales enters on 74.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Etienne Capoue. He replaces Dani Parejo on 79 minute.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Carles Perez. He replaces Fran Beltran on 80 minute.
  • 82' What a moment for Anastasios Douvikas! That strike on 82 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 85' The referee has no hesitation. Anastasios Douvikas is booked for RC Celta de Vigo — card on 85.
  • 90' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RC Celta de Vigo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • Villarreal CF will have plenty to reflect on. RC Celta de Vigo were simply the better side today.

Lineups

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-05-05 RC Celta de Vigo 3–2 Villarreal CF 2023-12-20 Villarreal CF 3–2 RC Celta de Vigo 2023-04-30 Villarreal CF 3–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2023-01-13 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 Villarreal CF 2022-03-12 Villarreal CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2024-05-05 RC Celta de Vigo 3–2 Villarreal CF W 2024-04-27 Deportivo Alavés 3–0 RC Celta de Vigo L 2024-04-20 RC Celta de Vigo 4–1 UD Las Palmas W 2024-04-12 Real Betis Balompié 2–1 RC Celta de Vigo L 2024-03-31 RC Celta de Vigo 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2024-03-17 Sevilla FC 1–2 RC Celta de Vigo W

Villarreal CF Form

2024-05-05 RC Celta de Vigo 3–2 Villarreal CF L 2024-04-28 Villarreal CF 3–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2024-04-21 UD Almería 1–2 Villarreal CF W 2024-04-14 Athletic Club 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2024-04-01 Villarreal CF 1–2 Club Atlético de Madrid L 2024-03-17 Villarreal CF 1–0 Valencia CF W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.99 RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: RC Celta de Vigo or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RC Celta de Vigo39% Draw33% Villarreal CF28%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 1.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 56%
44%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
72%
Draw or Villarreal CF
61%
RC Celta de Vigo or Villarreal CF
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo24% Draw57% Villarreal CF19%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
18.1%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
14%
0 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 0
2.4%
3 – 1
2.2%
1 – 3
1.7%

Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo

Handicap RC Celta de Vigo covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 22% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 19% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
42% ✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
38% ✓

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