Celta Vigo vs Real Betis Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | La Liga

Celta Vigo vs Real Betis Preview

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: 27th August, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 7:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Balaidos

The Celta Vigo vs Real Betis game is a hardcore one for the set of fans. The faithful of both teams are ready for the clash on 27th August at the Balaidos. For Celta Vigo, this match is of immense importance. Last season, they managed a seventh-place finish under manager Claudio Giraldez. However, this term, they are struggling at the moment. In two matches, they have secured just a point, and considering their European expedition in the coming days, they would need to uplift their morale and ensure three points from this fixture.

Real Betis, under Manuel Pellegrini, have been solid. Last season, they finished sixth with 60 points, and this time out, they are currently unbeaten after two games. In their opener, they struggled to manage a win, but ensured a point from the game, and in their second fixture, which was against Alaves, Giovanni Lo Celso bailed them out from yet another draw by scoring the solitary and decisive goal of the game. While the form of the two teams heading into this fixture is contrasting, the competition between these two teams has always been immense. So much so, in their head-to-head records, the most certain result has been a draw on most occasions.

Celta Vigo News

Giraldez will have a fit squad at his disposal, with only Carl Starfelt and Hugo Alvarez sidelined. Starfelt had sustained a hamstring injury during training last week and is expected to be out of action for three weeks. Attacker Alvarez missed Celta's latest tie on Saturday, and his availability remains uncertain.

Real Betis News

Manuel Pellegrini would be a worried man ahead of the Celta Vigo game. On one hand, he will be missing the services of star midfielder Isco, who is out until November. On the other hand, players like Diego Llorente, Nelson Deossa, Abde Ezzalzouli, and Marc Roca are also sidelined with injuries.

Celta Vigo vs Real Betis Predicted Lineups

Celta Vigo Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Ionut Radu

Defenders: Javi Rodriguez, Carlos Dominguez, Marcos Alonso

Midfielders: Javi Rueda, Ilaix Moriba, Fran Beltran, Sergio Carreira

Forwards: Iago Aspas, Pablo Durand, Williot Swedberg

Real Betis Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Pau Lopez

Defenders: Hector Bellerin, Marc Bartra, Nathan, Ricardo Rodriguez

Midfielders: Sergi Altimira, Pablo Fornals, Pablo Garcia, Giovanni Lo Celso, Rodrigo Riquelme

Forward: Cedric Bakambu

Celta Vigo vs Real Betis Head-to-Head Record

Celta Vigo and Real Betis have locked horns 36 times in the past. While Celta have emerged victorious on 11 occasions, Betis have won 12 games. 13 fixtures ended in draws.

Key players to watch in Celta Vigo vs Real Betis

Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo)

At 38, Aspas is still the driving force behind Celta Vigo's attack. Last season, he managed 15 goal contributions (10 goals and five assists) in 30 La Liga games, and this season, too, he'll shoulder the responsibility to lead the team from the front. The skipper also holds a legendary status for the club as he has represented them in 526 games so far.

Giovanni Lo Celso (Real Betis)

Lo Celso scored in Real Betis' latest encounter against Alaves. His solitary goal proved decisive as Pellegrini's men secured a narrow win, which was also their first of the competition. In Isco's absence, Lo Celso is expected to be tasked with the playmaking duties and complementing midfielders like Fornals and Altimira. Bakambu, who is responsible for the goal-scoring, will rely on him for the creation of chances. Celta Vigo should aim to keep his movements in strict control as he can be the game-changer in this clash.

Celta Vigo vs Real Betis Prediction

Both teams are equally strong and need three points from this clash to escalate their position on the table. Also, keeping the head-to-head statistics in mind, we will predict a draw between the two sides.

Predicted Score: Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Betis

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