Villarreal vs Celta Prediction: Let's agree with the bookmakers

Prediction for the Villarreal vs Celta match which will take place on August 26th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Villarreal

The Castellonians have won just one of their six friendlies in the off-season against Sion. They also lost to Leicester, St Etienne, and Brighton and drew with Forest and Borussia Dortmund. In the first round of La Liga, the Yellows did not lose to Atletico, twice leading at the break and conceding just 0.87 goals on the xG index. The Castellonians caused a minor sensation in the second round by taking three points from Sevilla, winning 2:1.

Celta

The Galician team played seven friendlies before the start of the season, recording four wins against Vizela, Sporting Gijon, Gil Vicente, and Luton Town, a draw against Benfica, and two defeats against Lille and West Ham. In the first round of the 2024/25 La Liga competition, Celta beat Alaves 2:1 with goals from Svedberg and Aspas. In the second round, Galicia beat Valencia 3:1 with goals from Mingesa, Aspas and Beltran. Going into the third round, Celta is at the La Liga table with 6 points and a +3 goal difference.

Expert Betting Tips

Let's agree with the bookmakers who have made Villarreal the favorite for this game. Celta has a 100% record in La Liga in 2024/25, but it is worth noting that Celta have yet to play a single away game, and this will be the Galician side's first away fixture. Villarreal has played two matches against powerful opponents, picking up 4 points. It is clear that they are in good form and will do everything they can to get their first home win of the season.