Celta de Vigo and Lyon face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Europa League season. The game takes place at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos (Balaídos) on Thursday, 12/03/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Real Club Celta de Vigo, S.A.D. vs Olympique Lyonnais, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Celta de Vigo vs Lyon
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Over 2.5 Goals
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The Sky Blues preview
Celta de Vigo comes into the match having played 10 games in the Europa League so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.9 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 13 draws, and 10 losses.
Celta de Vigo's attack has scored 60 goals during this period. Out of this total, 18 goals were scored in the Europa League, averaging 1.8 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.
The offence system of Celta de Vigo is led by Borja Iglesias as the top scorer of the season. The spanish forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Javier Rueda García, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 1.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 45 goals conceded in 40 matches, resulting in an average of 1.13.
The Gones preview
On the other hand, Lyon comes into the match having played 8 games in the Europa League so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.63 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 24 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses.
Lyon's attack has scored 67 goals during this period. Out of this total, 18 goals were scored in the Europa League, averaging 2.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.81.
The offence system of Lyon is led by Pavel Šulc as the top scorer of the season. The czech midfielder has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Afonso Bastardo Moreira, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.63 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 35 goals conceded in 37 matches, resulting in an average of 0.95.
Head to head: Celta de Vigo vs Lyon
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Celta de Vigo
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W L |
1.9 |
| Home | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W D L W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 70% | 80% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.48 | 1.17 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.22 | 1.28 |
Lyon
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W L |
2.63 |
| Home | W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W L W |
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 88% | 100% | 75% |
| Goals | 2.88 | 3.25 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 2.25 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.63 | 0.75 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 70% | 75% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.94 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
0.94 | 1.03 | 0.85 |
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