Freiburg — Celta Vigo Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 9 April 2026
On April 9, 2026, in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League, Freiburg will host Celta Vigo. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Freiburg
Freiburg come into this match following a highly disappointing defeat to Bayern Munich. They were leading 2–0 until the 81st minute but eventually lost 2–3, conceding twice in stoppage time. Overall, their recent form has been unconvincing, with just 2 wins, 1 draw, and 4 defeats in their last 7 matches across all competitions. One of Freiburg’s key issues in recent matches has been their defense, having conceded in 9 consecutive games.
In the Bundesliga, Freiburg currently sit 8th, positioned 12 points away from both the European places and the relegation zone, leaving them in a relatively neutral position. At home, their performances have also been inconsistent, with just 1 win in their last 4 matches.
In the UEFA Europa League, however, the team impressed during the league phase, finishing 7th. In the Round of 16, they overcame Genk — after losing the first leg away, they responded with a dominant 5–1 victory at home to progress.
This upcoming match against Celta Vigo will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides.
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo come into this match following a 3–2 away victory over Valencia, bouncing back after a 3–4 home defeat to Alavés in the previous round. In La Liga, Celta currently sit 6th and remain actively involved in the race for European qualification.
Away from home, the team has been particularly solid, going unbeaten in their last eight matches, including four wins in their last five away games.
In the UEFA Europa League, Celta had a moderate league phase, finishing 16th. In the knockout rounds, they first defeated PAOK 3–1 on aggregate, before overcoming a stronger opponent in Lyon by the same 3–1 scoreline.
Their recent matches have been open and high-scoring — in 6 of their last 7 games both teams scored, while in 4 of their last 5 matches, Celta opened the scoring.
Probable Lineups
- Freiburg: Atubolu, Gunter, Lienhart, Ginter, Treu, Manzambi, Eggestein, Beste, Suzuki, Grifo, Matanovic
- Celta Vigo: Radu, Alonso, Aidoo, Javier Rodriguez, Mingueza, Moriba, Sotelo, Carreira, Swedberg, Jutgla, Lopez
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- 4 of Freiburg’s last 6 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- In 4 of Freiburg’s last 6 matches, both teams scored.
- Celta have won 4 of their last 5 away matches.
- In 6 of Celta’s last 7 matches, both teams scored.
Freiburg — Celta Vigo Prediction
Both teams come into this match in contrasting moods. Freiburg are still recovering from a painful defeat to Bayern Munich and are going through an inconsistent period, largely due to ongoing defensive issues that have prevented them from achieving stable results. However, they have shown a higher level of performance in the UEFA Europa League. Celta, meanwhile, appear to be in better overall form and have also delivered solid performances in European competition. Their matches tend to be open and high-scoring, as they play with attacking intent but often leave space at the back. Considering Freiburg’s defensive vulnerabilities, Celta’s attacking approach and tendency for high-scoring games, as well as the fact that this is the first-ever meeting between the sides, this match is expected to be open and entertaining, with a strong likelihood of goals from both teams. Recommended bet: Both Teams to Score — Yes 1.77
