Celta de Vigo and Lyon face each other on Thursday 03.12.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Europa League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Celta de Vigo's home ground, the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos (Balaídos).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Real Club Celta de Vigo, S.A.D. and Olympique Lyonnais, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Celta de Vigo vs Lyon
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Celta de Vigo preview
Celta de Vigo heads into the match with the following record in the Europa League: in 10 matches, Real Club Celta de Vigo, S.A.D. secured 6 victories, 1 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.9 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Sky Blues's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Celta de Vigo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 60 goals, of which 18 were scored in the Europa League, resulting in an average of 1.8 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Borja Iglesias, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Javier Rueda García has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Celta de Vigo has conceded 12 goals in the Europa League (an average of 1.2 per game) and 45 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.13 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Lyon preview
Lyon comes into the game with 8 matches played so far in the Europa League. They have secured 7 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.63 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 24 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses.
Olympique Lyonnais's attack has been highly effective, scoring 67 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the Europa League, with an average of 2.25 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.81.
The Gones's offensive system is led by Pavel Šulc, the team's top scorer this season. The czech midfielder has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Afonso Bastardo Moreira. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.63 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 35 goals in 37 matches, averaging 0.95 per match.
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 | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Away | W W D D D |
1.8 |
| 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 | D D L L W |
1 |
| Home | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Away | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| 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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