Celta Vigo vs Espanyol Prediction - La Liga

Match context

At 00:30 on December 1st, 2025, Celta Vigo will host Espanyol at their home stadium, Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, in a La Liga match. This game is crucial for both teams: Espanyol needs a win to consolidate their position in the European cup qualification group, while Celta Vigo is eager to secure their first home victory of the season.

Form and position in the league table

After 13 rounds, Espanyol is showing an impressive performance, currently sitting in 6th place in the standings with 21 points. Their recent form is quite good, with 3 wins in their last 5 matches. However, the Catalan team's away record is not very convincing, having won only 1 out of their last 5 away games.

Meanwhile, Celta Vigo are currently in 11th place with 16 points. Despite a decent run of form with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 league matches, their fatal weakness lies in their home record at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos. The home team has yet to secure a victory in their 7 home games this season, with 5 draws and 2 defeats.

History of confrontations

The head-to-head statistics in recent years completely favor Espanyol. In the last 5 encounters, Espanyol has won 3 times, drawn 1, and lost only 1 match against Celta Vigo. Notably, in their most recent visit to Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Espanyol came away with a 2-0 victory.

Results of the last 5 head-to-head matches:

• April 12, 2025: Celta Vigo 0 - 2 Espanyol
• December 1, 2024: Espanyol 3 - 1 Celta Vigo
• March 19, 2023: Espanyol 1 - 3 Celta Vigo
• January 4, 2023: Espanyol 3 - 1 Celta Vigo
• August 13, 2022: Celta Vigo 2 - 2 Espanyol

Force information

Celta Vigo will face several personnel challenges as they will be without midfielder Fran Beltrán due to illness and defender Carlos Domínguez due to an ankle injury. In addition, Javi Rueda's availability remains uncertain.

On Espanyol's side, they also suffered a significant blow to their attack as their main striker Javi Puado was sidelined due to a knee injury.

Analysis and predictions

Despite playing away from home, Espanyol are still considered the favorites due to their consistent form, good league position, and historical advantage in head-to-head matches. Conversely, the pressure to win their first home game, coupled with squad losses, could make things difficult for Celta Vigo. A draw or a narrow victory for Espanyol is the most likely outcome.

Team lineup updated at 23:53 on 30/11/2025

Official lineup

Celta Vigo

Diagram: 3-4-3

CoachClaudio Giráldez González

Starting lineup:

• 13. Ionuț Radu (G)
• 32. Javi Rodríguez (D)
• 2. Carl Starfelt (D)
• 20. Marcos Alonso (D)
• 17. Javier Rueda (M)
• 8. Fran Beltrán (M)
• 16. Miguel Román (M)
• 5. Sergio Carreira (M)
• 10. Iago Aspas (F)
• 7. Borja Iglesias (F)
• 15. Bryan Zaragoza (F)

Substitutes:

• 1. Iván Villar
• 4. Joseph Aidoo
• 21. Mihailo Ristić
• 24. Carlos Domínguez
• 22. Hugo Stelo
• 6. Ilaix Moriba
• 39. Jones El-Abdellaoui
• 3. Oscar Mingueza
• 19. Williot Swedberg
• 23. Hugo Álvarez
• 18. Pablo Durán
• 9. Ferran Jutgla

Espanyol

Diagram: 4-4-2

CoachJosé Manuel González Álvarez

Starting lineup:

• 13. Marko Dmitrović (G)
• 23. Omar El Hilali (D)
• 5. Fernando Calero (D)
• 6. Leandro Cabrera (D)
• 22. Carlos Romero (D)
• 24. Tyrhys Dolan (M)
• 10. Pol Lozano (M)
• 4. Urko González (M)
• 14. Ramón Terrats (M)
• 11. Pere Milla (F)
• 9. Roberto Fernández (F)

Substitutes:

• 1. Angel Fortune
• 2. Rubén Sánchez
• 38. Clemens Riedel
• 15. Miguel Rubio
• 12. Jose Salinas
• 17. Jofre Carreras
• 20. Antoniu Roca
• 27. Javier Hernandez
• 18. Charles Pickel
• 16. Luca Koleosho
• 8. Edu Expósito
• 19. Kike García