Sunday , 23 August 2026

Valencia CF vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2026-27
Valencia CF
0 – 0
Full Time
RC Celta de Vigo
Sat 22 Aug 2026 · 17:30 UTC Estadio de Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'
Justin de Haas 38' Y
Stole Dimitrievski 40' Y
Y 57' Sergio Carreira
Y 67' Javi Rueda
Y 80' Ionut Radu

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Guadalupe Porras Ayuso (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Javier Martinez Nicolas (Spain)
9 games this season 🟨 1.3/game ⚽ 3.4 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Sevilla FC 2 6
2 Deportivo Alaves 2 4
3 Real Madrid CF 1 3
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 1 3
5 Real Betis Balompie 1 3
6 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2 3
7 Real Racing Club de Santander 1 1
8 Villarreal CF 1 1
9 RC Deportivo La Coruna 1 1
10 Elche CF 1 1
11 RC Celta de Vigo 1 1
12 Valencia CF 1 1
13 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2 1
14 CA Osasuna 0 0
15 FC Barcelona 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1 0
17 Athletic Club 1 0
18 Malaga CF 1 0
19 Getafe CF 1 0
20 Levante UD 1 0

Head-to-Head

8
4
5
Valencia CF 17 games · Avg 2.6 goals RC Celta de Vigo
Last 5 meetings
2026-08-22 Valencia CF 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2026-04-05 Valencia CF 2–3 RC Celta de Vigo 2026-01-03 RC Celta de Vigo 4–1 Valencia CF 2025-02-02 Valencia CF 2–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2024-08-23 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug RC Celta de Vigo H 0–0 D
23 May FC Barcelona H 3–1 W
17 May Real Sociedad de Futbol A 4–3 W
14 May Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 1–1 D
10 May Athletic Club A 1–0 W
02 May Club Atletico de Madrid H 0–2 L
RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug Valencia CF A 0–0 D
23 May Sevilla FC H 1–0 W
17 May Athletic Club A 1–1 D
12 May Levante UD H 2–3 L
09 May Club Atletico de Madrid A 1–0 W
03 May Elche CF H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Valencia CF RC Celta de Vigo
#12 Position #11
1 Points 1
1 Played 1
0 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
1.00 PPG 1.00
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

59% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
100% Clean Sheets
RC Celta de Vigo this season

Valencia CF are 12th (1 pts). RC Celta de Vigo are 11th (1 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio de Mestalla as Valencia CF face off against RC Celta de Vigo in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The 25-year-old Pablo Duran has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' It looks surprising RC Celta de Vigo does not make any changes. Gaya has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jones El-Abdellaoui suffering a number of foals already.
  • 35' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 38' That looks like a foul for a card for Justin de Haas.
  • 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Stole Dimitrievski.
  • 41' Valencia CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 41.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Valencia CF. Justin de Haas is replaced by Mouctar Diakhaby.
  • 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 56' A quiet spell here at Estadio de Mestalla. Valencia CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 57' Poor challenge from Sergio Carreira. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 57' RC Celta de Vigo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Williot Swedberg is hanging Hugo Alvarez on the field on 57 minute.
  • 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valencia CF and RC Celta de Vigo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 63' A tactical swap from RC Celta de Vigo — Pablo Duran on, Ferran Jutgla off on 63 minutes.
  • 64' Javi Rueda has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jones El-Abdellaoui on 64 minute.
  • 67' A moment of madness from Javi Rueda on 67 minutes earns him a card. RC Celta de Vigo will be frustrated.
  • 69' The supporters are chanting for Pablo Maffeo. He replaces Gaya on 69 minute.
  • 74' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 77' Fresh legs for RC Celta de Vigo! Ilaix Moriba comes on to replace Aleix Febas.
  • 80' Ionut Radu is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
  • 83' Hugo Duro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Arnaut Danjuma on 83 minute.
  • 88' 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.
  • It finishes all square. Valencia CF and RC Celta de Vigo share the spoils 0-0.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Iago Aspas 6
Maxi Gomez 3
Alberto Mari 2
Guido Rodriguez 2
Justin Kluivert 1
Ilaix Moriba 1
Gabriel Fernandez 1
Williot Swedberg 1

Head to Head

2026-08-22 Valencia CF 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2026-04-05 Valencia CF 2–3 RC Celta de Vigo 2026-01-03 RC Celta de Vigo 4–1 Valencia CF 2025-02-02 Valencia CF 2–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2024-08-23 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 Valencia CF

Valencia CF Form

2026-08-22 Valencia CF 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo D 2026-05-23 Valencia CF 3–1 FC Barcelona W 2026-05-17 Real Sociedad de Futbol 3–4 Valencia CF W 2026-05-14 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2026-05-10 Athletic Club 0–1 Valencia CF W 2026-05-02 Valencia CF 0–2 Club Atletico de Madrid L

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2026-08-22 Valencia CF 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo D 2026-05-23 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Sevilla FC W 2026-05-17 Athletic Club 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo D 2026-05-12 RC Celta de Vigo 2–3 Levante UD L 2026-05-09 Club Atletico de Madrid 0–1 RC Celta de Vigo W 2026-05-03 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 Elche CF W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.47 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66 RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 89% + Under — clean sheet likely 80%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF26% Draw42% RC Celta de Vigo32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes20% 0% No80%
Avg goals/match: 1.13
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 65%
35%
± 1.5 32%
68%
± 2.5 11%
89%
± 3.5 3%
97%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
68%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
74%
Valencia CF or RC Celta de Vigo
58%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF11% Draw70% RC Celta de Vigo19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
19.7%
1 – 0
13.2%
1 – 1
11.2%
0 – 2
6.4%
1 – 2
3.6%
2 – 0
3%
2 – 1
2.4%
0 – 3
1.4%
2 – 2
1%
1 – 3
0.8%
3 – 0
0.5%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push RC Celta de Vigo covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 16% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 24% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
52% ✓
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
63% ✓

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