Celta Vigo vs Mallorca Prediction - La Liga Round 25
Celta Vigo have a great opportunity to consolidate their 7th position in the league table when they host a struggling Mallorca team languishing in the relegation zone.
The match between Celta Vigo and Mallorca in round 25 of La Liga showcased two completely opposite extremes in the standings. While the home team at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos is thriving in 7th place, Mallorca is struggling in a tough relegation battle, currently sitting in 18th place.
00:30 on February 23, 2026 - Round 25 of La Liga
The encounter takes place at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, where Celta Vigo are brimming with confidence thanks to their more consistent form compared to their opponents. Mallorca travel there under pressure to secure points to escape the relegation zone.
Current ranking position
| Team | Location | Point | Recent form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celta Vigo | 7 | 34 | 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses |
| Mallorca | 18 | 24 | 2 wins, 3 losses |
Performance analysis and statistics
Celta Vigo: A reliable attacking force.
The home team is maintaining a consistent scoring performance with an average of 1.3 goals per game. After 24 rounds, they have secured 8 wins and 10 draws. Notably, Celta Vigo's defense has only conceded 27 goals (an average of 1.1 goals per game), demonstrating the necessary solidity to compete against lower-ranked teams.
Mallorca: Concerns arising from the upcoming campaigns.
Conversely, Mallorca is experiencing a turbulent season, especially when playing away from home. In their 12 away matches, they have suffered 9 defeats and only managed 1 victory. Mallorca's defense is also a major concern, having conceded 39 goals since the start of the season (an average of 1.6 goals per game).
Head-to-head history: The home team holds the advantage.
In their last five encounters, Celta Vigo have the advantage with two wins, two draws, and only one loss. In the first leg of this season on August 23, 2025, the two teams shared the points with a 1-1 draw at Mallorca's home ground.
- August 23, 2025: Mallorca 1 - 1 Celta Vigo
- April 5, 2025: Mallorca 1 - 2 Celta Vigo
- December 7, 2024: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca
- January 13, 2024: Mallorca 1 - 1 Celta Vigo
- September 16, 2023: Celta Vigo 0 - 1 Mallorca
Team news: Mallorca suffered heavy losses.
Mallorca are facing a difficult personnel situation with several key players missing due to injury. This will directly affect their ability to implement their playing style.
Celta Vigo's absentee list
- A. Nunez:Absent due to a groin injury.
- H. Sotelo:His availability for the match is still uncertain due to an ankle injury.
Mallorca's absentee list
- T. Asano:Absent due to muscle injury.
- M. Kumarbulla:Absent due to muscle injury.
- J. Salas:Absent due to a knee injury.
Predicting tactics and results
Based on the statistics, Celta Vigo is considered the favorite with a 45% chance of winning. The probability of the match ending in a draw is also 45%, while Mallorca's chance of causing an upset is only 10%.
With Mallorca's defense short of players, Celta Vigo will likely push forward to seek an early goal. However, both teams tend to play defensively, so the predicted total number of goals for each side will be under 2.5.
Predicted result:Celta Vigo win or draw.
Team lineup updated at 00:00 on February 23, 2026
Official lineup
Celta Vigo
Diagram: 3-4-3
CoachClaudio Giraldez
Starting lineup:
- 13. Ionuț Radu (G)
- 32. Javi Rodríguez (D)
- 4. Joseph Aidoo (D)
- 20. Marcos Alonso (D)
- 17. Javier Rueda (M)
- 15. Matías Vecino (M)
- 16. Miguel Román (M)
- 23. Hugo Álvarez (M)
- 8. Fer López (F)
- 9. Ferran Jutglà (F)
- 18. Pablo Duran (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Iván Villar
- 2. Carl Starfelt
- 24. Carlos Domínguez
- 21. Mihailo Ristić
- 12. Manu Fernández
- 3. Oscar Mingueza
- 6. Ilaix Moriba
- 19. Williot Swedberg
- 5. Sergio Carreira
- 39. Jones El-Abdellaoui
- 10. Iago Aspas
- 7. Borja Iglesias
Mallorca
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachJagoba Arrasate
Starting lineup:
- 1. Leo Román (G)
- 23. Pablo Maffeo (D)
- 24. Martin Valjent (D)
- 21. Antonio Raílo (D)
- 3. Toni Lato (D)
- 5. Omar Mascarell (M)
- 12. Samú Costa (M)
- 6. Antonio Sánchez (M)
- 10. Sergi Darder (M)
- 17. Jan Virgil (M)
- 7. Vedat Muriqi (F)
Substitutes:
- 13. Lucas Bergström
- 25. Iván Cuélar
- 22. Johan Mojica
- 2. Mateu Morey
- 27. David Lopez
- 8. Manu Morlanes
- 20. Pablo Torre
- 19. Javi Llabrés
- 30. Justin-Noel Kalumba
- 18. Mateo Joseph
- 9. Abdón Prats
- 15. Zito Luvumbo
