Valencia CF vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Valencia CF vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga .
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- RC Celta de Vigo 38 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Melero
- Referee Ricardo de Burgos
- Referee Roberto Diaz
- Referee Jon Nunez
- Referee Ruben Ruiperez
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | Villarreal CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Sep | Juventus FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | Real Betis Balompie | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Sep | Levante UD | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Aug | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Valencia CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Real Valladolid CF | H | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Sep | Girona FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Sep | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | Levante UD | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | RC Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #6 |
| 49 | Points | 54 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 13 / 10 / 15 | W / D / L | 14 / 12 / 12 |
| 46 | Scored | 53 |
| 55 | Conceded | 48 |
| -9 | GD | +5 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.42 |
| 34% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts). RC Celta de Vigo are 6th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Valencia CF and RC Celta de Vigo has kicked off!
- 5' Valencia CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The 31-year-old Stanislav Lobotka has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' RC Celta de Vigo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Michy Batshuayi puts Valencia CF on the lead.
- 30' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' RC Celta de Vigo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Iago Aspas on 45 minutes.
- 46' Another substitution for RC Celta de Vigo to replace Okay Yokuslu by Pione Sisto on 46 minute.
- 48' Hugo Mallo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 53' RC Celta de Vigo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Michy Batshuayi is booked for Valencia CF — Yellow card on 56.
- 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. Valencia CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 66' Gustavo Cabral needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 70' Geoffrey Kondogbia has so much to prove this time. He replaces Francis Coquelin on 70 minute.
- 75' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Francisco Peinado.
- 76' Another change for Valencia CF made on 76 minute. Goncalo Guedes leaves to be changed by Denis Cheryshev.
- 81' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 82' Magnificent from Iago Aspas! That is 110 goals in 121 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 83' Fresh legs for Valencia CF! Kevin Gameiro comes on to replace Michy Batshuayi.
- 86' Another change for RC Celta de Vigo made on 86 minute. Iago Aspas leaves to be changed by Junior Alonso.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 13
- 7
-
23
Michy Batshuayi ↓ Kevin Gameiro 83'
- 18
- 17
- 21
- 24
- 4
- 14
- 8
Bench
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↑ 83'
-
11
Denis Cheryshev ↑ 76'
- 1
- 15
- 5
-
6
Geoffrey Kondogbia ↑ 70'
- 20
Coach
Marcelino
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
10
Iago Aspas ↓ Junior Alonso 86'
- 4
-
5
Okay Yokuslu ↓ Pione Sisto 46'
- 8
- 17
- 1
- 22
-
2
Hugo Mallo C ↓ Dennis Eckert 70'
- 24
- 14
Bench
-
11
Pione Sisto ↑ 46'
-
25
Junior Alonso ↑ 86'
- 18
- 3
- 13
- 23
-
32
Dennis Eckert ↑ 70'
Coach
Antonio Mohamed
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Valencia CF Form
RC Celta de Vigo Form
2018-09-26
Valencia CF
1–1
RC Celta de Vigo
D
2018-09-22
RC Celta de Vigo
3–3
Real Valladolid CF
D
2018-09-17
Girona FC
3–2
RC Celta de Vigo
L
2018-09-01
RC Celta de Vigo
2–0
Club Atletico de Madrid
W
2018-08-27
Levante UD
1–2
RC Celta de Vigo
W
2018-08-18
RC Celta de Vigo
1–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or RC Celta de Vigo 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
64%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
66%
Valencia CF or RC Celta de Vigo
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.1%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | RC Celta de Vigo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 21% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.