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Villarreal CF vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2018-19
Villarreal CF
2 – 3
Full Time
RC Celta de Vigo
Sat 8 Dec 2018 · 17:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Santiago Caseres 14' Y
Alvaro Gonzalez 39' Y
Mario Gaspar 48' Y
Y 76' Okay Yokuslu
Y 85' Maxi Gomez
Y 90' Ruben Blanco

Overview

Match Preview

Villarreal CF vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga .

Match Details

  • Referee Diego Barbero
  • Referee Alberto Undiano
  • Referee Jesus Gil
  • Referee Javier Martinez
  • Referee Francisco Hernandez

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

7
3
6
Villarreal CF 16 games · Avg 3.7 goals RC Celta de Vigo
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-08 Villarreal CF 2–3 RC Celta de Vigo

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec RC Celta de Vigo H 2–3 L
02 Dec FC Barcelona A 0–2 L
29 Nov Rangers FC A 0–0 D
25 Nov Real Betis Balompie H 2–1 W
11 Nov Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 2–2 D
08 Nov SK Rapid Wien A 0–0 D
RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec Villarreal CF A 3–2 W
01 Dec SD Huesca H 2–0 W
26 Nov Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 1–2 L
11 Nov Real Madrid CF H 2–4 L
04 Nov Real Betis Balompie A 3–3 D
27 Oct SD Eibar H 4–0 W

Season Stats

Villarreal CF RC Celta de Vigo
#3 Position #6
72 Points 54
38 Played 38
22 / 6 / 10 W / D / L 14 / 12 / 12
72 Scored 53
46 Conceded 48
+26 GD +5
1.89 PPG 1.42
58% Win % 37%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). RC Celta de Vigo are 6th (54 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Villarreal CF and RC Celta de Vigo.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Javier Calleja will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 14' The referee calls foul for Santiago Caseres. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 19' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 24' Villarreal CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RC Celta de Vigo backline.
  • 29' Brais Mendez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 34' Spain international Trigueros has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 39' The referee calls foul for Alvaro Gonzalez. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 44' Brais Mendez Portela makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and RC Celta de Vigo are in front.
  • 46' Karl Toko Ekambi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Trigueros at the 46 minute mark.
  • 48' The referee calls foul for Mario Gaspar. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 49' The deadlock is broken! Okay Yokuslu gets on the scoresheet on 49 minutes.
  • 51' Magnificent from Maxi Gomez! That is 39 goals in 320 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 55' Another substitution for Villarreal CF to replace Samuel Chukwueze by Carlos Bacca on 55 minute.
  • 60' Villarreal CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 65' Both keepers have barely been tested. Villarreal CF and RC Celta de Vigo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 66' Fresh legs for RC Celta de Vigo! Andrew Hjulsager comes on to replace Sofiane Boufal.
  • 71' Sofiane Boufal has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 320 appearances.
  • 76' Okay Yokuslu catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 76.
  • 76' Francisco Peinado has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brais Mendez Portela on 76 minute.
  • 81' RC Celta de Vigo ring the changes. Jozabed has done his job and it is now time for Gustavo Cabral to step up.
  • 83' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Carlos Bacca makes it 1-3.
  • 85' It’s a booking for RC Celta de Vigo player. Maxi Gomez gets a Yellow card.
  • 87' What composure from Carlos Bacca! The Colombia international strokes it home. 2-3.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Ruben Blanco argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Ramiro Funes Mori. He replaces Alfonso Pedraza on 90 minute.
  • Another three points for RC Celta de Vigo.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Javier Calleja

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miguel Cardoso

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Iago Aspas 6
Dani Parejo 5
Gerard Moreno 5
Brais Mendez 3
Borja Iglesias 3
Moi Gomez 2
Jorgen Strand Larsen 2
Maxi Gomez 2

Head to Head

2018-12-08 Villarreal CF 2–3 RC Celta de Vigo

Villarreal CF Form

2018-12-08 Villarreal CF 2–3 RC Celta de Vigo L 2018-12-02 FC Barcelona 2–0 Villarreal CF L 2018-11-29 Rangers FC 0–0 Villarreal CF D 2018-11-25 Villarreal CF 2–1 Real Betis Balompie W 2018-11-11 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–2 Villarreal CF D 2018-11-08 SK Rapid Wien 0–0 Villarreal CF D

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2018-12-08 Villarreal CF 2–3 RC Celta de Vigo W 2018-12-01 RC Celta de Vigo 2–0 SD Huesca W 2018-11-26 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RC Celta de Vigo L 2018-11-11 RC Celta de Vigo 2–4 Real Madrid CF L 2018-11-04 Real Betis Balompie 3–3 RC Celta de Vigo D 2018-10-27 RC Celta de Vigo 4–0 SD Eibar W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.1 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93 RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for: Villarreal CF or RC Celta de Vigo 76% + Over 2.5 goals 75%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF40% Draw24% RC Celta de Vigo36%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes74% 0% No26%
Avg goals/match: 4.03
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 56%
44%
± 4.5 37%
63%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
64%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
60%
Villarreal CF or RC Celta de Vigo
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF33% Draw38% RC Celta de Vigo29%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
4.9%
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.4%
1 – 0
3.3%
3 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push RC Celta de Vigo covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 13% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 18% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 16% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 11% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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