The visitors can capitalize on the hosts’ problems: Celta vs Juventus prediction
The second-round league phase clash between Celta and Juventus will take place on October 15, 2026, at Balaídos Stadium. The Spanish side began the tournament with a 0-1 defeat to Omonia, while the Turin giants comfortably thrashed NEC 5-0.
Celta: the team looks more confident at home
Claudio Giráldez’s side have endured an inconsistent season so far and have secured just one victory in La Liga. After the setback in Cyprus, Celta picked up four points from their two league matches while also keeping two clean sheets.
The home advantage remains a major factor. In last season’s Europa League campaign, the Galicians won four of their seven matches at Balaídos, while this season they have already demolished Racing 5-0. They also continue to have options in attack, with Ferran Jutglà and Borja Iglesias competing for the starting role.
Juventus: a powerful European start, but instability in Serie A
Luciano Spalletti’s side made a flying start to the Europa League, crushing NEC 5-0. However, the Turin outfit have looked far less consistent in domestic competition and have won just one of their last four Serie A matches.
There are plenty of personnel concerns ahead of the trip to Spain. Manuel Locatelli, Kenan Yıldız, Khéphren Thuram, Jérémy Boga and several other players will miss the game. At the same time, Randal Kolo Muani has found good form in European competition and has been directly involved in eight goals across his last eight international matches.
Match facts and head-to-head meetings
- Celta have lost just one of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Juventus opened their Europa League campaign with a 5-0 win over NEC.
- In the teams’ most recent UEFA Cup meeting, Celta won 4-0 at home.
The visitors’ class should make the difference: Celta vs Juventus prediction
Celta can put up a fight at home, especially considering that the Turin side are also far from their best form. However, the hosts lack consistency in attack, while their high number of draws shows that they often struggle to finish opponents off.
Juventus are not at their best either, but they remain superior in terms of individual quality and squad depth. If the visitors are more clinical with their chances than they have been in recent Serie A matches, they should take all three points back from Vigo.
