Celta Vigo vs Lyon: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 March

Celta Vigo

L W W W W

16th place in Group A

1-1

12/03/2026 16:00

Lyon

D D L L W

1st place in Group A

UEFA Europa League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Celta Vigo vs Lyon on 12 March 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Celta Vigo vs Lyon preview before placing your bet.

Celta Vigo are currently 16th with 13 points after 8 matches.
Lyon sit 1st with 21 points from 8 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Celta Vigo to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Celta Vigo and Lyon have each won 1 of the last 2 meetings, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2026-03-12

Celta Vigo vs Lyon - Prediction & Odds

Celta Vigo

Lyon

2026-03-12 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 12/03/2026

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lyon	21	8	7	0	1	18	5	13
02 Aston Villa	21	8	7	0	1	14	6	8
03 Midtjylland	19	8	6	1	1	18	8	10
04 Real Betis	17	8	5	2	1	13	7	6
05 FC Porto	17	8	5	2	1	13	7	6
06 Sporting Braga	17	8	5	2	1	11	5	6
07 SC Freiburg	17	8	5	2	1	10	4	6
08 AS Roma	16	8	5	1	2	13	6	7
09 Racing Genk	16	8	5	1	2	11	7	4
10 Bologna	15	8	4	3	1	14	7	7
11 VfB Stuttgart	15	8	5	0	3	15	9	6
12 Ferencvarosi TC	15	8	4	3	1	12	11	1
13 Nottingham Forest	14	8	4	2	2	15	7	8
14 FC Viktoria Plzen	14	8	3	5	0	8	3	5
15 Crvena Zvezda	14	8	4	2	2	7	6	1
16 Celta Vigo	13	8	4	1	3	15	11	4
17 PAOK Saloniki	12	8	3	3	2	17	14	3
18 Lille	12	8	4	0	4	12	9	3
19 Fenerbahce	12	8	3	3	2	10	7	3
20 Panathinaikos	12	8	3	3	2	11	9	2
21 Celtic FC	11	8	3	2	3	13	15	-2
22 Ludogorets Razgrad	10	8	3	1	4	12	15	-3
23 Dinamo Zagreb	10	8	3	1	4	12	16	-4
24 Brann	9	8	2	3	3	9	11	-2
25 Young Boys	9	8	3	0	5	10	16	-6
26 Sturm Graz	7	8	2	1	5	5	11	-6
27 FCSB	7	8	2	1	5	9	16	-7
28 Go Ahead Eagles	7	8	2	1	5	6	14	-8
29 Feyenoord	6	8	2	0	6	11	15	-4
30 Basel	6	8	2	0	6	9	13	-4
31 Red Bull Salzburg	6	8	2	0	6	10	15	-5
32 Glasgow Rangers	4	8	1	1	6	5	14	-9
33 Nice	3	8	1	0	7	7	15	-8
34 FC Utrecht	1	8	0	1	7	5	15	-10
35 Malmo FF	1	8	0	1	7	4	15	-11
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv	1	8	0	1	7	2	22	-20

Head To Head

29/07/2023 14:00

Celta Vigo

1 - 0

Lyon

INT CF

24/07/2006 13:00

Lyon

2 - 0

Celta Vigo

INT CF

Celta Vigo

50%

Draw

Lyon

50%

Celta Vigo Last 6 matches

06/03/2026 16:00

Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid SPA D1

01/03/2026 16:00

Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo SPA D1

26/02/2026 16:00

Celta Vigo 1 - 0 PAOK Saloniki UEFA EL

22/02/2026 13:30

Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca SPA D1

19/02/2026 13:45

PAOK Saloniki 1 - 2 Celta Vigo UEFA EL

14/02/2026 09:00

RCD Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo SPA D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Lyon

08/03/2026 15:45

Lyon 1 - 1 Paris FC FRA D1

05/03/2026 16:10

Lyon 2 - 2 Lens FRAC

01/03/2026 15:45

Marseille 3 - 2 Lyon FRA D1

22/02/2026 15:45

Strasbourg 3 - 1 Lyon FRA D1

15/02/2026 15:45

Lyon 2 - 0 Nice FRA D1

07/02/2026 16:05

Nantes 0 - 1 Lyon FRA D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Europa League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

190

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

182

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored

232

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

174

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 294 matches

YesNo

137 (47%)157 (53%)

In last 294 matches

NoYes

157 (52%)143 (48%)

Celta Vigo

Recent matches

Lyon

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Celta Vigo

Lyon

Shots

Celta Vigo

Total shots

11.18 avg / game

Blocked

668 total

Avg. 2.87

Lyon

Total shots

13.39 avg / game

Blocked

824 total

Avg. 3.70

Celta Vigo Pass Lyon

Total passes

118459

Avg. 480 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

131223

Avg. 527 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Celta Vigo

294

Played games

Lyon

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.30

4.09

1203

Corners

1501

5.00

16.70

4910

Throw-ins

4564

15.21

1.79

526

Offsides

472

1.57

2.16

635

GK saves

804

2.68

Celta Vigo

DISCIPLINARY

Lyon

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.98

581

467

1.56

0.10

0.11

11.65

3424

Fouls

3263

10.88

12.61

3708

Tackles

3699

12.33

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How We Build the Celta Vigo vs Lyon Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Celta Vigo vs Lyon on 12 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UEFA Europa League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Celta Vigo vs Lyon Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Celta Vigo's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lyon's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UEFA Europa League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UEFA Europa League standings and the UEFA Europa League form table to understand exactly where Celta Vigo and Lyon sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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