Sunday , 16 August 2026

Valencia CF vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2020-21
Valencia CF
2 – 0
Full Time
RC Celta de Vigo
Sat 20 Feb 2021 · 17:30 UTC Estadio de Mestalla HT 45+4' · FT 45+12'
Y 14' Nolito
Y 31' Santi Mina
Y 53' Renato Tapia
Lee Kangin 55' Y
Gaya 62' Y
R 64' Ruben Blanco

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Gonzalez
  • Referee Salvador Lax
  • Referee Valentin Pizarro
  • Referee Jose Garrido
  • Referee Ivan Masso Granado

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

8
3
5
Valencia CF 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals RC Celta de Vigo
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-20 Valencia CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2020-09-19 RC Celta de Vigo 2–1 Valencia CF 2020-02-01 Valencia CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2019-08-24 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Valencia CF 2019-01-19 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb RC Celta de Vigo H 2–0 W
14 Feb Real Madrid CF A 0–2 L
07 Feb Athletic Club A 1–1 D
30 Jan Elche CF H 1–0 W
24 Jan Club Atlético de Madrid A 1–3 L
21 Jan CA Osasuna H 1–1 D
RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Valencia CF A 0–2 L
12 Feb Elche CF H 3–1 W
08 Feb Club Atlético de Madrid A 2–2 D
31 Jan Granada CF A 0–0 D
24 Jan SD Eibar H 1–1 D
20 Jan Real Betis Balompié A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Valencia CF RC Celta de Vigo
#15 Position #14
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

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Valencia CF are 15th (0 pts). RC Celta de Vigo are 14th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Valencia CF kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joseph Aidoo, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Mestalla with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 14' The referee calls foul for Nolito. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 19' With 0 assists to his name this season, Aaron Martin is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RC Celta de Vigo.
  • 24' RC Celta de Vigo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 29' It looks surprising Valencia CF does not make any changes. Renato Tapia has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Santi Mina.
  • 36' 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.
  • 41' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 46' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. RC Celta de Vigo needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 53' A moment of madness from Renato Tapia on 53 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RC Celta de Vigo will be frustrated.
  • 55' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lee Kangin on 55.
  • 60' It looks like no one’s ball. Valencia CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 62' Gaya has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 62.
  • 64' Ruben Blanco picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 66' Ivan Villar is ready to make an impact after coming on for Facundo Ferreyra at the 66 minute mark.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Alejandro Blanco as he leaves the pitch. Kevin Gameiro steps in for Valencia CF.
  • 76' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and RC Celta de Vigo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 81' Valencia CF ring the changes. Uros Racic has done his job and it is now time for Manu Vallejo to step up.
  • 86' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Javi Gracia will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Fran Beltran. He replaces Nolito on 90 minute.
  • Full Time. Valencia CF beats RC Celta de Vigo

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Javi Gracia

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eduardo Coudet

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Iago Aspas 6
Maxi Gomez 3
Guido Rodriguez 2
Alberto Mari 2
Anastasios Douvikas 1
Kevin Gameiro 1
Diego Lopez 1
Michy Batshuayi 1

Head to Head

2021-02-20 Valencia CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2020-09-19 RC Celta de Vigo 2–1 Valencia CF 2020-02-01 Valencia CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2019-08-24 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Valencia CF 2019-01-19 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Valencia CF

Valencia CF Form

2021-02-20 Valencia CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo W 2021-02-14 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Valencia CF L 2021-02-07 Athletic Club 1–1 Valencia CF D 2021-01-30 Valencia CF 1–0 Elche CF W 2021-01-24 Club Atlético de Madrid 3–1 Valencia CF L 2021-01-21 Valencia CF 1–1 CA Osasuna D

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2021-02-20 Valencia CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo L 2021-02-12 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 Elche CF W 2021-02-08 Club Atlético de Madrid 2–2 RC Celta de Vigo D 2021-01-31 Granada CF 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo D 2021-01-24 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 SD Eibar D 2021-01-20 Real Betis Balompié 2–1 RC Celta de Vigo L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.72 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.31 RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 91% + Valencia CF or Draw 85%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF44% Draw40% RC Celta de Vigo16%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes16% 0% No84%
Avg goals/match: 1.03
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 62%
38%
± 1.5 28%
72%
± 2.5 9%
91%
± 3.5 3%
97%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
85%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
56%
Valencia CF or RC Celta de Vigo
60%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF22% Draw72% RC Celta de Vigo6%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
38.4%
1 – 0
24.2%
1 – 1
9%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2%
0 – 2
1.3%
1 – 2
1.3%
3 – 1
0.9%
2 – 2
0.6%
4 – 0
0.4%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push RC Celta de Vigo covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 28% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 10% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
74% ✓
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
49% ✓

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