Valencia CF vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- RC Celta de Vigo 38 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
- Referee Jaime Ruiz
- Referee Alvaro Carreno
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | FC Barcelona | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | RCD Mallorca | A | 1–4 | L |
| 04 Jan | SD Eibar | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Real Valladolid CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Valencia CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Jan | SD Eibar | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Jan | Athletic Club | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | CA Osasuna | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | Levante UD | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | RCD Mallorca | H | 2–2 | 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' We are underway at Estadio de Mestalla. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and RC Celta de Vigo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' The 35-year-old Gabriel Paulista has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ruben Blanco made 320 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Controversy at the stadium! Gabriel Paulista argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their trying to find a way past RC Celta de Vigo's compact .
- 30' Alessandro Florenzi, a Italy , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 33' Valencia CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 33.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' RC Celta de Vigo player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 43' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Ezequiel Garay is replaced by Mouctar Diakhaby on 43 minute.
- 48' The energy levels are beginning to show. Albert Celades might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alessandro Florenzi.
- 53' Rodrigo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alessandro Florenzi on 53 minute.
- 58' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' Gabriel Fernandez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 320 appearances.
- 65' A moment of madness from Rafinha on 65 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RC Celta de Vigo will be frustrated.
- 70' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 73' Pione Sisto gets the nod from RC Celta de Vigo. He replaces Nestor Araujo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Carlos Soler makes it 1-0.
- 78' The RC Celta de Vigo manager makes a substitution. Gabriel Fernandez departs to be replaced by Fedor Smolov.
- 80' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 82' A change in the RC Celta de Vigo ranks — Fran Beltran exits the field as Santi Mina enters on 82.
- 85' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Maxi Gomez by Kevin Gameiro on 85 minute.
- 89' That is a Yellow card for RC Celta de Vigo. Pione Sisto will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Francis Coquelin on 90 minutes.
- With this win, Valencia CF is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 18
- 17
- 1
- 24
- 5
- 14
- 8
- 20
-
22
Maxi Gomez ↓ Kevin Gameiro 85'
-
25
Alessandro Florenzi ↓ Rodrigo 53'
Bench
- 23
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↑ 85'
-
19
Rodrigo ↑ 53'
-
12
Mouctar Diakhaby ↑ 43'
- 28
- 6
- 16
Coach
Albert Celades
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 10
-
4
Nestor Araujo ↓ Pione Sisto 73'
- 5
-
8
Fran Beltran ↓ Santi Mina 82'
- 13
- 20
- 12
- 18
- 15
- 19
Bench
-
22
Santi Mina ↑ 82'
-
11
Pione Sisto ↑ 73'
- 1
- 2
- 6
- 14
-
9
Fedor Smolov ↑ 78'
Coach
Óscar García
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iago Aspas | 6 |
| Maxi Gomez | 3 |
| Guido Rodriguez | 2 |
| Alberto Mari | 2 |
| Samu Castillejo | 1 |
| Javier Guerra | 1 |
| Rodrigo | 1 |
| Andre Almeida | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.3
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
75%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
53%
Valencia CF or RC Celta de Vigo
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | RC Celta de Vigo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

