Espanyol v Celta Vigo prediction

La Liga · · RCDE Stadium

Updated · refreshed continuously

Team pages: Espanyol · Celta Vigo · Head-to-head

TACTIX’s free model pick for Espanyol v Celta Vigo, La Liga on Sun, 13 Dec 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Espanyol host Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday 13 December (kick-off 16:00 UK).

The key numbers

Celta Vigo have conceded seven goals, the fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Espanyol are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Seven of Espanyol’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Espanyol’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Espanyol have two wins, three draws and four defeats in their last 9 home matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.11. Espanyol have scored 11 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Espanyol have conceded 12 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Five of Celta Vigo’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in seven of Celta Vigo’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Celta Vigo have one win, five draws and one defeat in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 0.43 and conceding 0.43. Celta Vigo have scored 10 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Espanyol (16th) and Celta Vigo (eighth) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Celta Vigo the stronger side, 162 rating points above Espanyol (Celta Vigo 1574, Espanyol 1412, after at least 275 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Espanyol are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Celta Vigo. The most recent meeting, on 14 February 2026, finished Espanyol 2–2 Celta Vigo.

Team news

Predicted Espanyol XI (4-2-3-1): M. Dmitrović, O. El Hilali, R. Hinojo, L. Cabrera, C. Riedel, E. Expósito, J. Hernandez, T. Dolan, U. González, Á. Calatrava, R. Fernández — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Roberto Fernández (4.0 per match over nine appearances, six goals) and Javier Hernandez (3.4 per match over nine appearances, five assists) have been Espanyol’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Espanyol (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Roberto Fernández averages 2.1 shots per 90 over 867 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Javier Hernandez averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 691 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last nine appearances.

Predicted Celta Vigo XI (3-4-3): I. Radu, Y. Lago, M. Alonso, Á. Núñez, I. Moriba, M. Román, J. Rueda, S. Carreira, F. Jutglà, W. Swedberg, P. Durán — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Carl Starfelt (3.6 per match over four appearances, one goal) and S. Cáceres (3.5 per match over three appearances) have been Celta Vigo’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Celta Vigo (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Carl Starfelt averages 1.5 tackles per 90 over 528 minutes, with a tackle in four of the last nine appearances. S. Cáceres averages 1.2 tackles per 90 over 1696 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · La Liga · RCDE Stadium
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Espanyol 4 · draws 1 · Celta Vigo 1 · 3.17 goals/game
  • Recent form: Espanyol 1W 1D 3L · Celta Vigo 2W 1D 2L

Espanyol v Celta Vigo (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 21 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1 / 1.25
Goals
against 1.5 / 0.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
2.63 / 3.25
Corners
against 6 / 5.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.38 / 3.63
Shots on target
against 5.75 / 4.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
3.13 / 1.88
Cards
against 3.25 / 2.13 · 5 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameEspanyol for / againstLineCelta Vigo for / against
Goals scored
1 for · 1.5 against n 8
2.5standard
1.25 for · 0.75 against n 8
Corners won
2.63 for · 6 against n 8
9.5standard
3.25 for · 5.13 against n 8
Shots
12.25 for · 14.25 against n 8
19.5standard
11.75 for · 14.38 against n 8
Shots on target
3.38 for · 5.75 against n 8
8.5standard
3.63 for · 4.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
16 for · 10.88 against n 8
21.5standard
13.13 for · 12.88 against n 8
Cards shown
3.13 for · 3.25 against n 8
3.5standard
1.88 for · 2.13 against n 8
Espanyol
Espanyol — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Marcos Fernández n 829
2.74/2
0.41/0
—
Rafel Bauzà n 857.9
2.56/4
2.17/2
—
O. El Hilali n 888.1
2.46/5
0.84/1
—
Javier Hernandez n 876.1
2.16/5
1.65/4
—
C. Riedel n 869.4
1.96/3
0.21/0
—
Espanyol — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Marcos Fernández n 829
3.56/2
1.63/1
Álex Calatrava n 843.8
2.35/3
0.83/0
Jofre Carreras n 820.9
2.22/1
1.11/1
Roberto Fernández n 885.9
2.18/7
15/2
Javi Puado n 853
2.13/2
1.33/2
Espanyol — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Marcos Fernández n 829
0.41/0
0.41/0
Rafel Bauzà n 857.9
0.21/0
0.42/0
Javier Hernandez n 876.1
00/0
0.64/0
Roberto Fernández n 885.9
0.53/1
00/0
Pere Milla n 825.5
00/0
0.41/0
Espanyol — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Q. Hartman n 871
3.66/4
Álex Calatrava n 843.8
3.15/3
Gabriel Moscardo n 839.1
2.94/4
Roger Hinojo n 868
2.87/5
Pol Lozano n 848.9
2.85/3
Espanyol — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Dmitrović n 890
3.56/5
Ángel Fortuño n 490
3.23/2
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
W. Swedberg n 833.4
3.77/3
1.33/1
—
H. Burcio n 838.8
2.34/2
1.24/0
—
Javi Rueda n 863
26/3
1.14/2
—
Yoel Lago n 884.4
1.96/4
1.67/4
—
Ferran Jutglà n 865.1
1.98/3
2.16/3
—
Celta Vigo — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Hugo González n 845
2.55/3
13/1
C. Driouech n 831.9
2.55/2
0.41/0
Ferran Jutglà n 865.1
1.95/5
0.73/1
Pablo Durán n 849.3
1.85/2
1.44/1
Iago Aspas n 832.5
1.75/0
0.72/0
Celta Vigo — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Hugo González n 845
0.31/0
0.52/0
Hugo Álvarez n 860.8
0.21/0
0.41/1
Iago Aspas n 832.5
0.31/0
0.31/0
Pablo Durán n 849.3
0.51/1
00/0
Miguel Román n 883.6
0.11/0
0.32/0
Celta Vigo — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
I. Moriba n 876.8
2.97/5
H. Burcio n 838.8
2.66/2
Andrés Antañón n 746.4
2.54/2
W. Swedberg n 833.4
2.43/2
Marcos Alonso n 875.5
2.17/6
Celta Vigo — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
I. Radu n 890
3.57/5

The day’s free picks, by email

Every morning at 07:30 UK: the model’s free picks, each with its confidence tier and that tier’s settled record, misses included. No tips, no guarantees, one click to leave.

Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Espanyol v Celta Vigo — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
EspanyolWLLDL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Celta VigoLWDLW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.6 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Espanyol 4 · 1 draw · Celta Vigo 1 · 3.17 goals/game
  • 2026-02-14 Espanyol 2–2 Celta Vigo
  • 2025-11-30 Celta Vigo 0–1 Espanyol
  • 2025-04-12 Celta Vigo 0–2 Espanyol
  • 2024-11-30 Espanyol 3–1 Celta Vigo
  • 2023-03-18 Espanyol 1–3 Celta Vigo
  • 2023-01-03 Espanyol 3–1 Celta Vigo
League standing · 2026/27
Espanyol#16 pos8 pts9 pl-1 GD
Celta Vigo#8 pos11 pts9 pl+3 GD
Goals per game
Espanyol scored1.22
Celta Vigo scored1.11
Espanyol conceded1.33
Celta Vigo conceded0.78

See the full prediction

Pro members unlock every market for this match — result, goals, BTTS, corners, cards and player props — plus advanced & key match statistics, expected goals and value against the bookmakers.

Expected goals (xG)
Pro
Win probability & value
Pro
Try Pro for £1.00 — see all predictions

£1.00 for 14 days, then £9.99/month. Cancel in the trial and pay nothing more.

Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Espanyol and Celta Vigo?
In their last 6 meetings, Espanyol won 4, Celta Vigo won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Espanyol and Celta Vigo?
Recent form — Espanyol 1W 1D 3L; Celta Vigo 2W 1D 2L.

Today’s boards

Every fixture kicking off in the UK day, and the fixtures where the free pick leads with each market.

Predictions todayTomorrowBTTS boardOver 2.5 boardUnder 2.5 boardOver 1.5 boardHome win boardAway win boardDouble chance board
Share this prediction: X · Facebook · WhatsApp · Telegram

This page is generated from TACTIX’s match data by our software and checked automatically; data as of . How it works → · Report an error

How our model works · Live track record · Predictions are model output, not betting advice.

Unlock all predictions, advanced stats & value against the bookies with ProTry Pro for £1.00 →