Villarreal CF vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
- RC Celta de Vigo 38 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Luis Munuera
- Referee Inigo Prieto
- Referee Alfonso Baena Espejo
- Referee Alberto Lou Ballano
- Referee Cesar Soto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | RCD Mallorca | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | Athletic Club | H | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | SD Eibar | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | Deportivo Alaves | H | 4–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Villarreal CF | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | FC Barcelona | A | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Nov | Getafe CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | Real Betis Balompie | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | Deportivo Alaves | A | 0–2 | L |
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)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). RC Celta de Vigo are 6th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio de la Ceramica!
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Iago Aspas is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RC Celta de Vigo.
- 10' Denis Suarez, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 11' A meaty challenge results in booking for Iborra on 11.
- 16' RC Celta de Vigo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 21' Villarreal CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 26' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 31' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 36' It looks like no one’s ball. Villarreal CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 41' Villarreal CF is showing some good football. However, Villarreal CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 51' It’s high time Javier Calleja made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 54' A goal from the Denmark international Pione Sisto! He fires home on 54 to make it 0-1!
- 57' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Moi Gomez is hanging Iborra on the field on 57 minute.
- 59' Goal! Samuel Chukwueze scores his 33 goal in 407 matches.
- 64' RC Celta de Vigo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 65' Fresh legs for RC Celta de Vigo! Santi Mina comes on to replace Brais Mendez.
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ramiro Funes Mori.
- 72' Sergio Alvarez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RC Celta de Vigo so far.
- 74' The referee shows RC Celta de Vigo player a Yellow card on 74.
- 76' Fran Beltran has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pape Cheikh Diop on 76 minute.
- 77' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Karl Toko Ekambi is replaced by Carlos Bacca.
- 78' Pau Torres has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
- 79' GOAL! Iago Aspas scores on 79.
- 84' David Costas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Denis Suarez on 84 minute.
- 87' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Xavier Quintilla is replaced by Javier Ontiveros on 87 minute.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Santi Mina argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 1-3 the final result. Villarreal CF will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 10
- 19
- 6
- 8
-
17
Karl Toko Ekambi ↓ Carlos Bacca 77'
- 7
- 1
- 11
- 4
- 20
Bench
-
23
Moi Gomez ↑ 57'
-
9
Carlos Bacca ↑ 77'
- 13
- 2
- 14
- 15
-
24
Javier Ontiveros ↑ 87'
Coach
Javier Calleja
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Pape Cheikh Diop ↓ Fran Beltran 76'
- 10
- 4
- 11
- 1
-
23
Brais Mendez ↓ Santi Mina 65'
- 2
- 14
-
6
Denis Suarez ↓ David Costas 84'
- 18
- 15
Bench
-
22
Santi Mina ↑ 65'
-
3
David Costas ↑ 84'
- 5
-
8
Fran Beltran ↑ 76'
- 25
- 20
- 19
Coach
Óscar García
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iago Aspas | 6 |
| Dani Parejo | 5 |
| Gerard Moreno | 5 |
| Brais Mendez | 3 |
| Borja Iglesias | 3 |
| Alfonso Pedraza | 2 |
| Alberto Moreno | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
RC Celta de Vigo Form
2019-11-24
Villarreal CF
1–3
RC Celta de Vigo
W
2019-11-09
FC Barcelona
4–1
RC Celta de Vigo
L
2019-11-03
RC Celta de Vigo
0–1
Getafe CF
L
2019-10-30
Real Betis Balompie
2–1
RC Celta de Vigo
L
2019-10-27
RC Celta de Vigo
0–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2019-10-20
Deportivo Alaves
2–0
RC Celta de Vigo
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.94
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF or RC Celta de Vigo 75% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: RC Celta de Vigo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
66%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
59%
Villarreal CF or RC Celta de Vigo
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5.2%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
4%
0 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | RC Celta de Vigo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 16% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.