Celta Vigo vs Levante
Match recap
Levante beat Celta Vigo 3–2 in their La Liga fixture. Jutglà and Jutglà scored for Celta Vigo; Arriaga, Dela, and Brugui replied for Levante. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 2.07 for Celta Vigo versus 1.46 for Levante. Celta Vigo sit 6th in the La Liga table while Levante are 16th.
Analysis
As the La Liga season nears its climax, Celta Vigo host Levante in what promises to be a closely contested fixture. With both teams eager to secure vital points, the stage is set for an engaging encounter at Celta's home ground.
Celta Vigo currently sit comfortably in 6th place with 47 points, while Levante languish near the relegation zone in 18th with 36 points. The home side boasts a positive goal difference of +4, contrasting sharply with Levante's -16, highlighting the gulf in both offensive and defensive capabilities.
Despite missing key attackers Borja Iglesias and Ferran Jutglà to injury, Celta's attacking threat remains potent, especially with Hugo Álvarez's recent good form at home. Defender Óscar Mingueza's dual role as a playmaker and defender adds tactical depth. Levante, meanwhile, face defensive challenges due to suspensions and injuries, which could be exploited by the home side's superior build-up play.
Prediction
We predict Celta Vigo to edge out Levante with a 2-1 victory. The halftime score is expected to be 1-0, reflecting Celta's ability to start strong and maintain control. The match is likely to see around four cards, indicating a competitive but fair contest.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Key attackers missing for Celta Vigo
Borja Iglesias, Ferran Jutglà, and Iago Aspas are injured, reducing attacking firepower.
Óscar Mingueza's dual role advantage
Mingueza's passing and defensive skills provide Celta a build-up and defensive edge.
Celta's better home scoring form
Celta averages 1.5 goals at home vs Levante's 1.0 away, supporting predicted home win.
Levante's recent scoring streak at home
Levante has scored in last 5 home games, showing attacking threat despite lower league rank.
Defensive absences weaken Levante
Levante missing key defenders like Manu Sánchez and J. Toljan, may struggle defensively.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Celta Vigo's home advantage, better form, and tactical strengths should see them through to a narrow win over Levante. While Levante will pose some threat, especially at home, the visitors' defensive absences and lower league standing make a comeback unlikely.
- Celta Vigo rank 6th with 47 points, Levante 18th with 36 points.
- Celta Vigo have a goal difference of +4; Levante's is -16.
- Borja Iglesias is Celta's top scorer with 13 goals despite injury.
- Óscar Mingueza leads Celta with 4 assists and strong defensive stats.
- Levante have scored in their last 5 home games, showing resilience.
- Levante miss key defenders Manu Sánchez and J. Toljan due to suspension and injury.
- Celta average 1.5 goals per home game; Levante average 1.0 goals away.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Celta Vigo
Away — Levante
No standout top scorers flagged for Levante
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Jutglà
Assist: Álvarez
Arriaga
Assist: Toljan
Tunde
Jutglà
Assist: Javi Rueda
Dela
Assist: Arriaga
Pampín
Yellow Card
García
Martínez
Brugui
Assist: Jon Ander Olasagasti
Aspas
Javi Rueda
Álvarez
Sotelo
Jutglà
Pampín
Espí
Ryan
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | +59 | 94 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | +11 | 60 |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | +5 | 54 |
| 7 |  Getafe | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | -6 | 51 |
| 15 |  Elche | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | -8 | 43 |
| 16 |  Levante | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -14 | 42 |
| 17 |  Osasuna | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -6 | 42 |
Match Statistics
Celta Vigo
3-4-3Starting XI
- 5Sergio CarreiraM
- 8Fer LópezM
- 9Ferran JutglàF
- 10Iago AspasF
- 13I. RaduG
- 17Javi RuedaM
- 20Marcos AlonsoD
- 22Hugo SoteloM
- 23Hugo ÁlvarezF
- 29Yoel LagoD
- 32Javi RodríguezD
Substitutes
- 1Iván VillarG
- 3Óscar MinguezaD
- 4J. AidooD
- 7Borja IglesiasF
- 12Manu FernándezD
- 14Álvaro NúñezD
- 18Pablo DuránF
- 19W. SwedbergM
- 21M. RistićD
- 24Carlos DomínguezD
- 36Andrés AntañónM
- 39J. El AbdellaouiF
Levante
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 2M. MorenoD
- 4DelaD
- 6Diego PampínD
- 8Jon Ander OlasagastiM
- 10Pablo MartínezM
- 13M. RyanG
- 16K. ArriagaM
- 17Víctor GarcíaM
- 19Carlos EspíF
- 22J. ToljanD
- 26K. TundeM
Substitutes
- 1Pablo CuñatG
- 3A. MatturroD
- 7BruguiM
- 9Iván RomeroF
- 11José Luis MoralesF
- 14U. RaghouberM
- 18Iker LosadaF
- 20Oriol ReyM
- 21Etta EyongF
- 23Manu SánchezD
- 29Nacho PérezD
- 55T. AbedF
Celta Vigo
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferran Jutglà | F | 76 | 8.3 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1/3 |
| Marcos Alonso | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Yoel Lago | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Fer López | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Hugo Álvarez | F | 66 | 6.6 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/3 |
| Javi Rodríguez | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Hugo Sotelo | M | 76 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Sergio Carreira | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Javier Rueda | M | 66 | 6.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Iago Aspas(C) | F | 66 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Ionuț Radu | G | 90 | 5.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Andrés Antañón | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mihailo Ristić | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iván Villar | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Domínguez | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manu Fernández | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alvaro Núñez | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joseph Aidoo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Óscar Mingueza | D | 14 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| Borja Iglesias | F | 24 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Williot Swedberg | M | 24 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pablo Durán | F | 24 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Jones El-Abdellaoui | F | 14 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
Levante
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián de la Fuente | D | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2/2 |
| Kervin Arriaga | M | 90 | 7.7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Mathew Ryan | G | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jon Ander Olasagasti | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 |
| Pablo Martínez(C) | M | 62 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Víctor García | M | 61 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Kareem Tunde | M | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Matias Moreno | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Pampín | D | 77 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Carlos Espí | F | 86 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Jeremy Toljan | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Nacho Pérez | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etta Eyong | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tai Abed | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alan Matturro | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pablo Cuñat | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oriol Rey | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| José Luis Morales | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roger Brugué | M | 29 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Manuel Sánchez | D | 13 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iván Romero | F | 13 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ugo Raghouber | M | 28 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iker Losada | F | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |