{"id":1435390,"date":"2026-02-27T10:08:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1435390"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:08:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:08:57","slug":"match-preview-girona-vs-celta-vigo-01-03-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-girona-vs-celta-vigo-01-03-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Girona vs Celta Vigo: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Girona<\/a> and Celta Vigo<\/a> face off at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi this weekend, with both sides eager to build on positive recent form in La Liga<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celta have their sights on European qualification, while Girona are seeking to keep their distance from the relegation scrap. With five draws in their last eleven head-to-heads and a knack for close contests, this clash is set up for drama when these teams meet Sunday 1 March (kick-off 20:00).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on the season\u2019s stats and recent meetings, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in a tight, low-scoring affair given both sides\u2019 attacking wastefulness and defensive numbers.<\/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
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSeven of the last eleven meetings finished with two or fewer goals, and both sides have struggled to convert chances (Girona 32 big chances missed, Celta 29). With both teams below 1.5 goals per game across the campaign, another cagey contest is likely.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Borja Iglesias Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n15\/8 @ Betfred<\/a>
(34.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nIglesias is Celta’s top scorer (10 goals) and sits among the league\u2019s elite for conversion, facing a Girona backline that\u2019s conceded 40 times in 25 matches. With Celta\u2019s xG exceeding 26, he should get the service to trouble Girona\u2019s defence.<\/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

    Celta Vigo\u2019s steady campaign sees them in sixth, just outside the Europa League places, while Girona hover mid-table but are not yet safe. Celta have lost only six of 25, while Girona\u2019s -14 goal difference reflects defensive struggles. Both sides arrive with form trending upward.<\/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
    Celta Vigo<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n+7<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Girona<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n-14<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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