Celta de Vigo welcome Bologna to Galicia in a Europa League clash on Thursday evening. The game kicks off at 8:00pm, and below you can find our match preview and best bets.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on the attacking trends and finishing stats from both squads, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in ‘Both Teams to Score’ given the high chance creation and defensive lapses on both sides.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams to Score – Yes | 8/11 @ Bet365 (57.9%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Backing because both sides average 1+ goals per game and create plenty of chances. |
| Celta Vigo to Win | 7/5 @ Bet365 (41.7%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Value here due to Celta’s clinical finishing (11 goals from 6.56 xG) and home advantage. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date.
Celta de Vigo sit 10th with a 60% win rate (WDWLW), while Bologna are 18th but have shown improvement, especially in their last outing.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celta de Vigo | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | +4 | 9 |
| Bologna | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 8 |
Potential Match-Winners
- Pablo Durán (Celta de Vigo): Top scorer (3 goals), 86% pass accuracy, but needs to sharpen his shot conversion. Big goal threat if he gets service.
- Iago Aspas (Celta de Vigo): 2 goals, 1.01 expected assists, 60% shot accuracy, provides both creativity and finishing.
- Jens Odgaard (Bologna): 2 goals, 62.5% shot accuracy, 100% shot accuracy in his last match—emerging as Bologna’s most efficient striker.
- Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna): 1 goal, 1.32 expected assists, main creative spark and a goal threat from deeper areas.
- Juan Miranda (Bologna): Defender with 1.11 expected assists, 84% pass accuracy, and 50% shot accuracy in the last game—unique playmaker from the back line.
Head-to-Head: Last Meetings
There are no previous head-to-head meetings between Celta de Vigo and Bologna on record.
| Date | Score | Competition |
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Conclusion
Will Celta de Vigo’s clinical edge at home prove decisive, or can Bologna’s revitalised attack carry their momentum into a tricky away fixture? With both teams boasting creative threats and efficient finishers, the value looks strongest on both finding the net—8/11 @ Bet365—while Celta’s sharpness in the final third could tip the balance in their favour.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
