The Matchday 1 La Liga clash between Celta Vigo and Getafe will take place on August 17 at the Balaidos Stadium in Vigo. Celta Vigo vs. Getafe: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Celta Vigo
Last season, the Galicians finished in 7th place, marking their best result since 2016. Claudio Giraldez's side achieved this success thanks to strong performances in the second half of the season, losing only 4 of their last 16 La Liga matches (9 wins and 3 draws). Additionally, for the first time since the 2016/17 season, Celta will participate in European competitions. It's also worth noting that the team ranked fifth in the league for home performances, earning 36 points. This summer, the club played 7 friendly matches, avoiding draws with 3 wins and 5 losses.
In the off-season, the team welcomed forwards Bryan Zaragoza and Ferran Jutgla, goalkeeper Ionut Radu, and midfielder Ilaix Moriba. Notably, forwards Fer Lopez and Jorgen Larsen were sold to Wolverhampton.
- Celta's uncompromising streak in La Liga stands at 9 matches (5 wins and 4 losses).
- At least 3 goals were scored in 6 of the club's last 7 league matches.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Celta's last 10 La Liga games.
Projected lineup for Celta Vigo (4-4-2)
Ivan Villar – Oscar Mingueza, Javi Rodriguez, Sergio Carreira, Carlos Dominguez – Mihailo Ristic, Fran Beltran, Ilaix Moriba, Damian Rodriguez – Ferran Jutgla, Bryan Zaragoza.
Getafe
Pepe Bordalas's side achieved their main goal last season by retaining their place in Spain's top division. The team finished 13th, marking their fifth consecutive finish in the bottom half of the table. Getafe had a chance to finish higher, even in the European zone, but suffered 7 defeats in their last 8 matches (1 win). Nonetheless, the team's defense was commendable, conceding only 39 goals, the fourth-best defensive record in La Liga. Getafe's struggles continued in the off-season, with 5 friendly matches yielding no victories (3 draws and 2 losses).
This summer, the team was relatively inactive in the transfer market, with the notable acquisition of forward Juanmi.
- Getafe has not drawn in their last 16 La Liga matches, with 6 wins and 10 losses.
- At least two goals were scored in 9 of Getafe's last 12 league matches.
- The team failed to score in 5 of their last 7 La Liga games.
Projected lineup for Getafe (4-3-3)
David Soria – Allan Nyom, Diego Rico, Omar Alderete, Domingos Duarte, Juan Iglesias – Mauro Arambarri, Luis Milla, Ramon Terrats, Chrisantus Uche – Borja Mayoral.
Due to suspension, forward Alex Sanciriz and defender Domingos Duarte will not play. Injuries sideline forward Juanmi, goalkeeper Jiri Letacek, and defender Omar Alderete.
Referee:
Josu Galech (Spain)
Matches – 25 (Segunda, 2024/2025);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 101;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.0;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 20%.
Celta Vigo vs. Getafe: Match Prediction
Encounters between these opponents tend to be close, with neither team often winning convincingly. It's also rare to see more than 3 goals scored in these matchups. In 8 of the last 12 La Liga meetings between the clubs, a maximum of two goals were scored. In Vigo, only once in the last 9 La Liga encounters have three or more goals been scored.
Last season, Getafe's games were the lowest-scoring in the league, averaging just 1.9 goals per match. I expect Pepe Bordalas's side to focus on defensive play again this season, aiming primarily not to concede.
My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
