UD Almeria vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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UD Almeria vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga at Estadio Mediterraneo.
- UD Almeria 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- RC Celta de Vigo 38 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Juan Martinez
- Referee Carlos del Cerro
- Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
- Referee Gonzalo Garcia
- Referee Salvador Lax
- Referee Guadalupe Porras
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | Villarreal CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Girona FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Oct | Real Betis Balompie | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Oct | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Athletic Club | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | UD Almeria | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | Getafe CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Real Valladolid CF | A | 1–4 | L |
| 16 Oct | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Oct | FC Barcelona | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Oct | Real Betis Balompie | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for UD Almeria to score. At the same time, RC Celta de Vigo does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Houboulang Mendes, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Mediterraneo with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' The 30-year-old Srdan Babic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Adri Embarba.
- 23' The referee shows UD Almeria player a Yellow card on 23.
- 25' Gabriel Veiga makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and RC Celta de Vigo are in front.
- 27' Cesar de la Hoz catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 27.
- 28' Cesar de la Hoz was booked on 28.
- 32' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Gabriel Veiga.
- 33' Gabriel Veiga catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 33.
- 38' 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.
- 43' Pablo Duran is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RC Celta de Vigo so far.
- 46' UD Almeria ring the changes. Adri Embarba has done his job and it is now time for Lazaro to step up.
- 47' The RC Celta de Vigo manager makes a substitution. Jorgen Larsen departs to be replaced by Renato Tapia.
- 52' Magnificent from Lazaro! That is 13 goals in 382 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 57' UD Almeria have won 187 goals from 160 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 60' A goal from the Spain international Cesar de la Hoz! He fires home on 60 to make it 2-1!
- 61' Largie Ramazani has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leo Baptistao on 61 minute.
- 62' Largie Ramazani has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leo Baptistao on 62 minute.
- 67' UD Almeria manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dyego Sousa is hanging El Bilal Toure on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' It looks surprising RC Celta de Vigo does not make any changes. Leo Baptistao has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 77' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 82' UD Almeria is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Melero on 84 minutes.
- 86' Fresh legs for UD Almeria! Inigo Eguaras comes on to replace Melero.
- 87' Time for substitution for RC Celta de Vigo. Javier Galan is replaced by Pablo Duran.
- 89' A change in the RC Celta de Vigo ranks — Fran Beltran exits the field as Goncalo Paciencia enters on 89.
- 90' Rodrigo Ely picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- UD Almeria celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
UD Almeria Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 24
- 19
- 12
- 6
- 13
- 15
- 10
- 22
- 5
- 9
Bench
- 1
- 8
- 17
- 4
- 21
- 11
- 23
- 18
- 7
- 14
- 2
- 26
Coach
Rubi
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 8
- 4
-
17
Javier Galan ↓ Pablo Duran 86'
-
7
Carles Perez ↓ Franco Cervi 46'
- 15
-
18
Jorgen Larsen ↓ Renato Tapia 46'
- 1
- 3
- 28
Bench
-
14
Renato Tapia ↑ 46'
-
9
Goncalo Paciencia ↑ 89'
- 13
- 20
-
11
Franco Cervi ↑ 46'
- 26
- 19
-
35
Pablo Duran ↑ 86'
Coach
Eduardo Coudet
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Srdan Babic | 2 |
| Arnau Puigmal | 2 |
| Haris Seferovic | 1 |
| Unai Nunez | 1 |
| Williot Swedberg | 1 |
| Jorgen Strand Larsen | 1 |
| Gabriel Veiga | 1 |
| Sergio Akieme | 1 |
Head to Head
UD Almeria Form
RC Celta de Vigo Form
2022-10-29
UD Almeria
3–1
RC Celta de Vigo
L
2022-10-24
RC Celta de Vigo
1–1
Getafe CF
D
2022-10-19
Real Valladolid CF
4–1
RC Celta de Vigo
L
2022-10-16
RC Celta de Vigo
1–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2022-10-09
FC Barcelona
1–0
RC Celta de Vigo
L
2022-10-02
RC Celta de Vigo
1–0
Real Betis Balompie
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.18
UD Almeria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + UD Almeria to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: UD Almeria win
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 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
UD Almeria or Draw
82%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
40%
UD Almeria or RC Celta de Vigo
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RC Celta de Vigo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
8%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
3.8%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — UD Almeria
| Handicap | UD Almeria covers | Push | RC Celta de Vigo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 19% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 22% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
UD Almeria keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

