Celta Vigo vs Villarreal Prediction, preview, team news and lineups 23.04.2025

• Date and Time: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 19:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Municipal de Balaidos, Vigo, Spain

Celta Vigo vs Villarreal Preview and Team News

Celta Vigo Team News

Celta Vigo lost 4-3 to Barcelona despite a hat-trick from Borja Iglesias, while Iago Aspas was left on the bench to the surprise of most. 

Although Barcelona dominated possession and chances, Celta Vigo capitalized on their opportunities, leading to a temporary 3-2 lead. However, a shaky performance by goalkeeper Guaita contributed to Barcelona’s comeback, eventually conceding a penalty in the final minute of the game.

Fío para dicir: 𝐌𝐄́𝐑𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒 ❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/KCssxI8GgC

— RC Celta (@RCCelta) April 21, 2025

Coach Giráldez condemned racist chants targeting Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba, insisting that “even I heard them”. This was not the only controversy during the match, as Borja Iglesias also condemned homophobic messages from fans. 

Celta Vigo sit 7th in La Liga and could qualify for the Conference League, but they will have to improve in the coming weeks with the absence of defender Carl Starfelt. 

Cabeza altísima, ayer y siempre 💪🏼 Ya con ganas de miércoles 🩵 pic.twitter.com/S9PzxAq8AD

— Fran Beltrán (@franbeltran__) April 20, 2025

Vigo are one point ahead of Real Sociedad and one behind Mallorca. An intense battle for European spots is expected in the coming weeks, while qualification would allow Vigo to sign key players for the coming season. 

Carl Starfelt and Jones El-Abdellaoui remain sidelined through injuries.

Celta Vigo Predicted Line-up vs Villarreal

Celta Vigo Predicted line-up vs Villarreal (4-1-4-1): Guaita; Carreira, Alonso, Lago, Rodríguez; Beltrán; Swedberg, Losada, Moriba, Durán; Iglesias.

Villarreal Team News

Villarreal were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Sociedad in a match filled with controversy; three Villarreal goals were disallowed by the VAR. 

The story ended with complaints from head coach Marcelino, who said: “I will not judge the referee’s performance, people can judge if they thought the VAR judgement was good and impartial. It does not correspond to my judgement”. 

A victory was needed to secure Champions League qualification, and Villarreal opened the scoring through Yeremy Pino in the 7th minute. However, this was not enough to secure the victory. 

Quedan 7 finales. Nada ni nadie nos va a quitar lo que llevamos toda la temporada peleando. Hasta el final. pic.twitter.com/VCm2JuVXbz

— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) April 20, 2025

Villarreal have initiated contract extension negotiations with captain Juan Foyth, according to a report published by Relevo, despite his repeated injuries in recent seasons. However, when available, Foyth has demonstrated he is still essential to the team’s defense and leadership. His contract is set to expire in 2026.

Sergi Cardona is suspended, while Álex Baena, Gerard Moreno, Ilias Akhomach, Raúl Albiol, and Tajon Buchanan will be sidelined due to injuries.

Villarreal Predicted line-up vs Celta Vigo

Villarreal Predicted line-up vs Celta Vigo (4-4-2): Júnior; Pedraza, Costa, Foyth, Femenía; Suárez, Parejo, Comesaña, Pino; Barry, Pérez.

Celta Vigo vs Villarreal Prediction

• Prediction: Draw
• Odds: 3.36 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Celta Vigo 1-1 Villarreal 

While Villarreal aim for the Champions League, a mixture of suspensions and injuries makes a victory unlikely at Balaidos. They will be without Moreno, once again injured, while Baena will also be missing. 

Baena has been the most important player in the team’s campaign, in charge of creative playmaking. His absence has been felt when he is absent, forcing Marcelino to come up with new solutions. 

Against Barcelona, Celta Vigo demonstrated that they can be a difficult opponent, even for the best team in La Liga. Given Villarreal’s recent form, they may struggle at Balaídos as well.

Celta Vigo vs Villarreal Betting Tip

• Pick: Borja Iglesias to score
• Odds: 2.75 (22Bet)

Borja Iglesias may not be a physically dominant striker, but his hat-trick against Barcelona demonstrated that it does not stop him from being one of the best strikers in La Liga. 

Iglesias was already a cult icon when he played for Real Betis, and has also managed to dethrone Iago Aspas. This is evidence of his excellence, as he uses his instinct to position himself behind his marker. This quality makes him likely to appear on the scoresheet for Celta. 

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