Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

Primera Division · 2020-21
Villarreal CF
2 – 4
Full Time
RC Celta de Vigo
Sun 9 May 2021 · 16:30 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica HT 45' · FT 45'
Pervis Estupinan 5' Y
Sergio Asenjo 33' Y
Sergio Asenjo 34' Y
R 41' Nestor Araujo
Y 41' Nestor Araujo
Y 44' Nestor Araujo
Y 45' Nestor Araujo
Geronimo Rulli 45' R
Mario Gaspar 45' R
Mario Gaspar 46' R
Y 79' Facundo Ferreyra
R 88' Facundo Ferreyra
Yeremi Pino 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Villarreal CF vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.

Match Details

  • Referee Pablo Gonzalez
  • Referee Joan Mendez
  • Referee David Medie
  • Referee Juan Barranco
  • Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
  • Referee Albert Catala

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
2021-05-09 Villarreal CF 2–4 RC Celta de Vigo 2021-01-08 RC Celta de Vigo 0–4 Villarreal CF 2020-06-13 RC Celta de Vigo 0–1 Villarreal CF 2019-11-24 Villarreal CF 1–3 RC Celta de Vigo 2019-03-30 RC Celta de Vigo 3–2 Villarreal CF

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 May RC Celta de Vigo H 2–4 L
06 May Arsenal FC A 0–0 D
02 May Getafe CF H 1–0 W
29 Apr Arsenal FC H 2–1 W
25 Apr FC Barcelona H 1–2 L
21 Apr Deportivo Alaves A 1–2 L
RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 May Villarreal CF A 4–2 W
30 Apr Levante UD H 2–0 W
25 Apr CA Osasuna H 2–1 W
22 Apr Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 1–2 L
18 Apr Cadiz CF A 0–0 D
12 Apr Sevilla FC H 3–4 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)
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' Villarreal CF have kicked off against RC Celta de Vigo. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Pervis Estupinan was booked on 5.
  • 10' Joseph Aidoo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Villarreal CF so far.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 19' A stunning finish from Santi Mina — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 24' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 25' Magnificent from Moi Gomez! That is 20 goals in 250 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 30' Augusto Solari has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sergio Asenjo on 33 minutes.
  • 34' Santi Mina does the damage! The net is bulging and RC Celta de Vigo surge ahead!
  • 34' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sergio Asenjo.
  • 39' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Villarreal CF that had 407 games and scored 555 goals.
  • 41' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Nestor Araujo.
  • 44' It’s a booking for RC Celta de Vigo player. Nestor Araujo gets a Yellow card.
  • 45' Nestor Araujo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Alberto Moreno. He replaces Pervis Estupinan on 46 minute.
  • 46' Mario Gaspar is having his name booked by the referee on 46.
  • 47' Alberto Moreno gets the nod from Villarreal CF. He replaces Pervis Estupinan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 48' The Spain Brais Mendez breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-3!
  • 53' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their trying to find a way past RC Celta de Vigo's compact .
  • 54' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Etienne Capoue has done his job and it is now time for Francis Coquelin to step up.
  • 57' What a strike from Augusto Solari! The score is 1-4.
  • 62' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Fran Beltran made 320 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 66' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Dani Parejo departs to be replaced by Dani Raba.
  • 68' A change in the RC Celta de Vigo ranks — Augusto Solari exits the field as Kevin Vazquez enters on 68.
  • 73' 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.
  • 78' A change in the RC Celta de Vigo ranks — Nolito exits the field as Jordan Holsgrove enters on 78.
  • 79' Poor challenge from Facundo Ferreyra. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 84' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 87' The Spain Gerard Moreno breaks the deadlock on 87 minutes. 2-4!
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Facundo Ferreyra on 88.
  • 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yeremi Pino on 89.
  • With this win, RC Celta de Vigo is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Unai Emery

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eduardo Coudet

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Iago Aspas 6
Dani Parejo 5
Gerard Moreno 5
Brais Mendez 3
Borja Iglesias 3
Jorgen Larsen 2
Nicolas Jackson 2
Anastasios Douvikas 2

Head to Head

2021-05-09 Villarreal CF 2–4 RC Celta de Vigo 2021-01-08 RC Celta de Vigo 0–4 Villarreal CF 2020-06-13 RC Celta de Vigo 0–1 Villarreal CF 2019-11-24 Villarreal CF 1–3 RC Celta de Vigo 2019-03-30 RC Celta de Vigo 3–2 Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF Form

2021-05-09 Villarreal CF 2–4 RC Celta de Vigo L 2021-05-06 Arsenal FC 0–0 Villarreal CF D 2021-05-02 Villarreal CF 1–0 Getafe CF W 2021-04-29 Villarreal CF 2–1 Arsenal FC W 2021-04-25 Villarreal CF 1–2 FC Barcelona L 2021-04-21 Deportivo Alaves 2–1 Villarreal CF L

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2021-05-09 Villarreal CF 2–4 RC Celta de Vigo W 2021-04-30 RC Celta de Vigo 2–0 Levante UD W 2021-04-25 RC Celta de Vigo 2–1 CA Osasuna W 2021-04-22 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RC Celta de Vigo L 2021-04-18 Cadiz CF 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo D 2021-04-12 RC Celta de Vigo 3–4 Sevilla FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.91 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65 RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for: Villarreal CF or RC Celta de Vigo 74% + Both teams to score 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF41% Draw26% RC Celta de Vigo33%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.56
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
66%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
59%
Villarreal CF or RC Celta de Vigo
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF33% Draw40% RC Celta de Vigo27%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–4 not predicted
2 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.7%
3 – 1
5.2%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 2
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
20% ✓
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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