{"id":1426647,"date":"2026-01-28T10:49:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1426647"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:49:08","slug":"match-preview-red-star-vs-celta-vigo-29-01-2026-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-red-star-vs-celta-vigo-29-01-2026-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Star vs Celta Vigo: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Red Star and Celta Vigo meet at Stadion Rajko Miti\u0107 this Thursday, 29 January, in a Europa League<\/a> clash that sets a resolute defence against one of the continent\u2019s more clinical attacks. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 20:00, and while these two sides have never previously met, the contrast in their recent performances and goal profiles makes this a fascinating tie for punters seeking value in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Celta Vigo\u2019s overperformance in front of goal and Red Star\u2019s defensive resilience, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in backing both teams to score, given Celta\u2019s attacking power and Red Star\u2019s recent tendency to concede against higher-quality opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score<\/strong><\/td>\n7\/8 @ Betfair<\/a>
(53.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCelta have scored 14 goals in 7 games (2.0 per match) and consistently outperform their xG. Red Star average just under a goal a game but have the xG to suggest they\u2019re due a breakthrough, especially at home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iago Aspas to Assist Anytime<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/8 @ Bet365<\/a>
(38.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nAspas has 13 big chance assists in 7 games with a creative output far above anyone else on the pitch. His vision and set-piece delivery give him a strong chance to register another assist against a side that concedes from high-quality chances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Both sides are evenly matched in points (Red Star 13, Celta Vigo 12 from 7 games), but how they get results could not be more different. Red Star are built on defensive stability, boasting four clean sheets and conceding just five, while Celta Vigo are among the most efficient finishers, netting 14 goals from just 7.03 xG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Red Star<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n+1<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Celta Vigo<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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