RCD Espanyol vs Celta Vigo: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Betiball's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Celta Vigo on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full RCD Espanyol vs Celta Vigo preview before placing your bet.

RCD Espanyol vs Celta Vigo: Starting Lineups Time : 18/03/2023 13:30

RCD Espanyol
1 - 3
Finished
Celta Vigo
86' event Jose Gragera Amado
72' event Alexis Vidal Parreu / Ruben Sanchez Saez
72' event Eduardo Exposito / Sergi Gomez Sola
64' event Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo / Denis Suarez Fernandez
54' event Jose Gragera Amado / Vinicius de Souza Costa
46' event Javi Puado / Leandro Cabrera Sasia
44' event Leandro Cabrera Sasia
31' event Sergi Darder
event 90' Jorgen Strand Larsen
event 88' Augusto Solari / Carles Pérez Sayol
event 88' Goncalo Paciencia / Iago Aspas Juncal
event 82' Carles Pérez Sayol
event 70' Renato Fabrizio Tapia Cortijo / Gabriel Veiga
event 69' Franco Cervi / Luca De La Torre
event 62' Javier Galan
event 60' Jorgen Strand Larsen / Haris Seferovic
event 45' Iago Aspas Juncal
event 26' Gabriel Veiga
86' event Jose Gragera Amado
event 90' Jorgen Strand Larsen
72' event Alexis Vidal Parreu / Ruben Sanchez Saez
event 88' Augusto Solari / Carles Pérez Sayol
72' event Eduardo Exposito / Sergi Gomez Sola
event 88' Goncalo Paciencia / Iago Aspas Juncal
64' event Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo / Denis Suarez Fernandez
event 82' Carles Pérez Sayol
54' event Jose Gragera Amado / Vinicius de Souza Costa
event 70' Renato Fabrizio Tapia Cortijo / Gabriel Veiga
46' event Javi Puado / Leandro Cabrera Sasia
event 69' Franco Cervi / Luca De La Torre
44' event Leandro Cabrera Sasia
event 62' Javier Galan
31' event Sergi Darder
event 60' Jorgen Strand Larsen / Haris Seferovic
event 45' Iago Aspas Juncal
event 26' Gabriel Veiga
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol
Substitutions
#22 Alexis Vidal Parreu
#7 Javi Puado
#20 Eduardo Exposito
#15 Jose Gragera Amado
#21 Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo
#25 Alvaro Fernandez
#1 Joan Garcia Pons
#16 Jose Carlos Lazo
#5 Fernando Calero
#19 Daniel Gomez Alcon
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol Celta Vigo Celta Vigo
11Shots8
3Shots on Goal4
11Fouls12
4Corner Kick1
14Free kick14
4Offside2
2Yellow card2
38Aerial24
1Save2
19Successful Tackles12
10Interceptions8
0Assist2
3Shots off goal2
18Head Success13
5Blocked2
19Tackle12
21Dribbles12
26Throw-in10
454Passes365
128Attacks83
53Dangerous attacks25
Celta Vigo Celta Vigo
Substitutions
#11 Franco Cervi
#21 Augusto Solari
#18 Jorgen Strand Larsen
#14 Renato Fabrizio Tapia Cortijo
#9 Goncalo Paciencia
#25 Diego Alves Carreira
#31 Jorge Carrillo Balea
#20 Kevin Vazquez Comesana
#37 Hugo Sotelo
#36 Fernando Medrano
#26 Carlos Dominguez
#19 Williot Swedberg
Commentary
90' Jorgen Strand Larsen - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
88' Celta Vigo — substitution: Augusto Solari / Carles Pérez Sayol
88' Celta Vigo — substitution: Goncalo Paciencia / Iago Aspas Juncal
86' Goal! Jose Gragera Amado - RCD Espanyol
82' Goal! Carles Pérez Sayol - Celta Vigo
72' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Alexis Vidal Parreu / Ruben Sanchez Saez
72' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Eduardo Exposito / Sergi Gomez Sola
70' Celta Vigo — substitution: Renato Fabrizio Tapia Cortijo / Gabriel Veiga
69' Celta Vigo — substitution: Franco Cervi / Luca De La Torre
64' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo / Denis Suarez Fernandez
62' Javier Galan - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
60' Celta Vigo — substitution: Jorgen Strand Larsen / Haris Seferovic
54' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Jose Gragera Amado / Vinicius de Souza Costa
46' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Javi Puado / Leandro Cabrera Sasia
45' Penalty scored! Iago Aspas Juncal - Celta Vigo
44' Leandro Cabrera Sasia - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
31' Sergi Darder - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
26' Goal! Gabriel Veiga - Celta Vigo

How We Build the RCD Espanyol vs Celta Vigo Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Celta Vigo on 18 March 2023 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 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.

RCD Espanyol vs Celta Vigo Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess RCD Espanyol's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Celta Vigo'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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where RCD Espanyol and Celta Vigo sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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