Villarreal CF vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2022-23 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 Naranjo
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee David Medie
- Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
- Referee Ruben Ruiperez
- Referee Israel Barcena
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 4–2 | W |
| 23 Apr | Sevilla FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Apr | Real Madrid CF | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Apr | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Villarreal CF | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Apr | Elche CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Apr | RCD Mallorca | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Apr | Sevilla FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Apr | UD Almeria | H | 2–2 | D |
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' Welcome to Estadio de la Ceramica that hosts another battle between Villarreal CF and RC Celta de Vigo.
- 2' Brilliant from the ! Nicolas Jackson makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 2.
- 7' A quiet spell here at Estadio de la Ceramica. RC Celta de Vigo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 12' Nicolas Jackson makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Villarreal CF are in front.
- 17' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' A moment of madness from Etienne Capoue on 22 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Villarreal CF will be frustrated.
- 25' The referee shows RC Celta de Vigo player a Yellow card on 25.
- 29' Jorgen Larsen adds to his 0 season tally! RC Celta de Vigo lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 34' 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.
- 39' Supporters expect more eagerness from Unai Nunez, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de la Ceramica with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 44' Both keepers have barely been tested. Villarreal CF and RC Celta de Vigo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Kevin Vazquez.
- 46' Another substitution for Villarreal CF to replace Giovani Lo Celso by RamonTerrats Espacio on 46 minute.
- 49' That is a Yellow card for RC Celta de Vigo. Unai Nunez will be fuming at that decision.
- 54' That is a Yellow card for RC Celta de Vigo. Renato Tapia will be fuming at that decision.
- 58' The referee calls foul for Carlos Carvalhal. He receives a Yellow card.
- 62' Fran Beltran gets the nod from RC Celta de Vigo. He replaces Renato Tapia and will look to change the dynamic.
- 63' Haissem Hassan gets the nod from Villarreal CF. He replaces Samuel Chukwueze and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 70' What a moment for RamonTerrats Espacio! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' A tactical swap from RC Celta de Vigo — Miguel Rodriguez on, Franco Cervi off on 72 minutes.
- 75' Trigueros gets the nod from Villarreal CF. He replaces Nicolas Jackson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' RC Celta de Vigo make a change. Jorgen Larsen trudges off to be replaced by Goncalo Paciencia on 79 minutes.
- 84' Franco Cervi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 86' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Yeremi Pino has done his job and it is now time for Alfonso Pedraza to step up.
- The points are shared — Villarreal CF 3-1 RC Celta de Vigo. Honours even.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 18
- 8
- 10
- 23
- 17
- 11
- 4
- 1
-
21
Yeremi Pino ↓ Alfonso Pedraza 86'
-
15
Nicolas Jackson ↓ Trigueros 75'
Bench
- 12
-
24
Alfonso Pedraza ↑ 86'
-
14
Trigueros ↑ 75'
- 3
-
40
Haissem Hassan ↑ 63'
- 5
-
16
Alejandro Baena ↑ 63'
-
39
RamonTerrats Espacio ↑ 46'
- 35
- 43
Coach
Quique Setien
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
14
Renato Tapia ↓ Fran Beltran 62'
-
5
Oscar ↓ Gabriel Veiga 63'
- 13
- 20
- 4
- 17
-
11
Franco Cervi ↓ Miguel Rodriguez 72'
-
22
Haris Seferovic ↓ Iago Aspas 62'
- 15
- 18
Bench
-
9
Goncalo Paciencia ↑ 79'
-
10
Iago Aspas ↑ 62'
-
8
Fran Beltran ↑ 62'
- 2
- 34
- 21
-
24
Gabriel Veiga ↑ 63'
-
29
Miguel Rodriguez ↑ 72'
- 26
- 31
- 19
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.17
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
80%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
42%
Villarreal CF or RC Celta de Vigo
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.2%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | RC Celta de Vigo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 21% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.