Thursday , 2 July 2026

Villarreal CF vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Villarreal CF
1 – 0
Full Time
RC Celta de Vigo
Sat 12 Mar 2022 · 17:30 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica HT 45' · FT 45'
Iborra 34' Y
Iborra 35' Y
Y 90' Javier Galan

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Jorge Bueno
  • Referee Fernando Tresaco Escabosa
  • Referee David Medie
  • Referee Adrian Cordero
  • Referee David Recio
  • Referee Jaime Latre

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
2022-03-12 Villarreal CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2021-11-20 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 Villarreal CF 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

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Mar RC Celta de Vigo H 1–0 W
05 Mar CA Osasuna A 0–1 L
27 Feb RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 5–1 W
22 Feb Juventus FC H 1–1 D
19 Feb Granada CF A 4–1 W
12 Feb Real Madrid CF H 0–0 D
RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Mar Villarreal CF A 0–1 L
06 Mar RCD Mallorca H 4–3 W
26 Feb Club Atletico de Madrid A 0–2 L
21 Feb Levante UD H 1–1 D
12 Feb Cadiz CF A 0–0 D
05 Feb Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 2–0 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' The wait is over. Villarreal CF get us underway at Estadio de la Ceramica.
  • 5' Villarreal CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RC Celta de Vigo backline.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Javier Galan, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de la Ceramica with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 25' Santi Mina has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 34' The referee has no hesitation. Iborra is booked for Villarreal CF — Yellow card on 34.
  • 35' The referee calls foul for Iborra. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 40' RC Celta de Vigo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their trying to find a way past RC Celta de Vigo's compact .
  • 46' Aissa Mandi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Albiol at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Villarreal CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 61' RC Celta de Vigo is showing some good football. However, RC Celta de Vigo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 64' What composure from Dani Parejo! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 64' Time for substitution for RC Celta de Vigo. Thiago Galhardo is replaced by Santi Mina.
  • 65' GOAL! Dani Parejo fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 70' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 73' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Francis Coquelin is hanging Trigueros on the field on 73 minute.
  • 78' Villarreal CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 80' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Giovani Lo Celso departs to be replaced by Moi Gomez.
  • 85' RC Celta de Vigo 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.
  • 87' Alfonso Pedraza makes way for Pervis Estupinan at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • 88' Another change for RC Celta de Vigo made on 88 minute. Kevin Vazquez leaves to be changed by Renato Tapia.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Javier Galan on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RC Celta de Vigo will be frustrated.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Villarreal CF 1-0 RC Celta de Vigo.

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
Alfonso Pedraza 2
Alberto Moreno 2
Jorgen Larsen 2

Head to Head

2022-03-12 Villarreal CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2021-11-20 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 Villarreal CF 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

Villarreal CF Form

2022-03-12 Villarreal CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo W 2022-03-05 CA Osasuna 1–0 Villarreal CF L 2022-02-27 Villarreal CF 5–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2022-02-22 Villarreal CF 1–1 Juventus FC D 2022-02-19 Granada CF 1–4 Villarreal CF W 2022-02-12 Villarreal CF 0–0 Real Madrid CF D

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2022-03-12 Villarreal CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo L 2022-03-06 RC Celta de Vigo 4–3 RCD Mallorca W 2022-02-26 Club Atletico de Madrid 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo L 2022-02-21 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 Levante UD D 2022-02-12 Cadiz CF 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo D 2022-02-05 RC Celta de Vigo 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for: Villarreal CF to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF59% Draw24% RC Celta de Vigo17%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
83%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
41%
Villarreal CF or RC Celta de Vigo
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF42% Draw45% RC Celta de Vigo13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
11%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8.3%
3 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
3.1%
4 – 1
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push RC Celta de Vigo covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 24% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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