Celta vs Villarreal prediction, H2H and probable lineups - April 23, 2025
On April 23, 2025, a La Liga matchday 33 clash between Celta and Villarreal will take place at the Balaídos Stadium in Vigo. I suggest betting on goals in this encounter.
Celta
Celta is in 8th place, just 9 points behind their future opponent. The team from Vigo still has a chance to participate in European competitions: they are only one point away from the 7th place, which grants a spot in the Europa League. Meanwhile, Mallorca, currently in seventh, will play away against Barcelona this round—giving Celta a chance to overtake their competitor if they can secure points against the 'Submarines'.
Celta recently enjoyed an impressive streak—unbeaten in 8 matches—until they faced Catalonian teams. First, they unexpectedly lost 0-2 to Espanyol at home, and then couldn't hold a two-goal lead against Barcelona away, ultimately losing 3-4. The upcoming match against Villarreal will be a crucial test: it will show whether Celta has overcome their difficulties and if the team is ready to continue fighting for a European spot.
Villarreal
Villarreal is in an excellent position in the standings—occupying 5th place, which now grants a Champions League spot. This is an opportunity not to be missed, and Marcelino's squad is undoubtedly focused on maintaining their position. With six rounds remaining, Betis stands out among the closest competitors, also having a confident season. The gap between the clubs is four points—not enough of a cushion to afford any complacency.
The form of the 'Yellow Submarine' inspires optimism—they are unbeaten in four consecutive matches. This stretch includes a crucial away victory over Betis, which has provided a comfortable buffer. Villarreal's away performance is particularly noteworthy—by points earned on the road, Setién's men are second only to Barcelona, making them the second-best away team in the league.
Probable lineups
- Celta: Guaita, Rodriguez, Lago, Alonso, Carreira, Beltrán, Moriba, Mingueza, Sveberg, Gonzalez, Iglesias
- Villarreal: Junior, Femenía, Foyth, Costa, Pedraza, Pino, Parejo, Comesaña, Baena, Perez, Barri
Match facts and H2H
- Celta has failed to score only once in their last 17 matches.
- Villarreal's last four away victories have been by only one goal.
- The first-round clash between the teams was a true football thriller, with Villarreal ultimately coming out on top 4-3.
- The last five head-to-head meetings between the clubs have been very high-scoring, with only one of these matches not hitting the "Over 2.5 goals" mark, and in all matches, both teams scored.
Prediction
The match promises to be a high-scoring affair—both teams are motivated and fighting for European competition spots. Given their attacking style and current form, the optimal bet is on over 2.5 total goals.
