Villarreal vs Celta Vigo: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

Betiball's prediction for Villarreal vs Celta Vigo on 20 December 2023 (kick-off: 16:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Villarreal vs Celta Vigo preview before placing your bet.

Villarreal vs Celta Vigo: Starting Lineups Time : 20/12/2023 16:30

Villarreal
3 - 2
Finished
Celta Vigo
89' event Ramon Terrats Espacio / Ilias Akhomach
88' event Manuel Trigueros Munoz / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
76' event Santi Comesana
75' event Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
60' event Jose Luis Morales Martin / Alberto Moreno
60' event Jorge Cuenca / Raul Albiol Tortajada
48' event Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
40' event Aissa Mandi
22' event Carlos Romero / Alfonso Pedraza Sag
13' event Alfonso Pedraza Sag
event 86' Miguel Rodriguez Vidal / Kevin Vazquez Comesana
event 84' Anastasios Douvikas
event 82' Manuel Sanchez De La Pena
event 82' Jonathan Bamba / Franco Cervi
event 72' Óscar Mingueza
event 57' Jorgen Strand Larsen
event 52' Anastasios Douvikas
event 46' Kevin Vazquez Comesana
event 46' Carlos Dominguez / Carl Starfelt
event 46' Óscar Mingueza / Luca De La Torre
event 46' Manuel Sanchez De La Pena / Mihailo Ristic
89' event Ramon Terrats Espacio / Ilias Akhomach
event 86' Miguel Rodriguez Vidal / Kevin Vazquez Comesana
88' event Manuel Trigueros Munoz / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
event 84' Anastasios Douvikas
76' event Santi Comesana
event 82' Manuel Sanchez De La Pena
75' event Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
event 82' Jonathan Bamba / Franco Cervi
60' event Jose Luis Morales Martin / Alberto Moreno
event 72' Óscar Mingueza
60' event Jorge Cuenca / Raul Albiol Tortajada
event 57' Jorgen Strand Larsen
48' event Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
event 52' Anastasios Douvikas
40' event Aissa Mandi
event 46' Kevin Vazquez Comesana
22' event Carlos Romero / Alfonso Pedraza Sag
event 46' Carlos Dominguez / Carl Starfelt
13' event Alfonso Pedraza Sag
event 46' Óscar Mingueza / Luca De La Torre
event 46' Manuel Sanchez De La Pena / Mihailo Ristic
Villarreal Villarreal
Substitutions
#5 Jorge Cuenca
#20 Ramon Terrats Espacio
#37 Carlos Romero
#14 Manuel Trigueros Munoz
#15 Jose Luis Morales Martin
#9 Ben Brereton
#1 Jose Manuel Reina Paez
#17 Francisco Femenia Far, Kiko
Villarreal Villarreal Celta Vigo Celta Vigo
12Shots15
8Shots on Goal5
16Fouls15
4Corner Kick7
11Free kick17
2Yellow card4
34Aerial25
3Save5
8Successful Tackles12
9Interceptions12
1Assist0
5Substitution5
4Shots off goal10
16Head Success13
1Blocked5
18Tackle27
9Dribbles10
35Throw-in19
460Passes491
114Attacks116
53Dangerous attacks59
3Corner Kicks(HT)1
Celta Vigo Celta Vigo
Substitutions
#29 Miguel Rodriguez Vidal
#28 Carlos Dominguez
#3 Óscar Mingueza
#23 Manuel Sanchez De La Pena
#17 Jonathan Bamba
#1 Agustin Federico Marchesin
#7 Carles Pérez Sayol
#30 Hugo Sotelo
#13 Ivan Villar
#8 Francisco Beltran
#19 Williot Swedberg
#31 Javier Dominguez
Commentary
89' Villarreal — substitution: Ramon Terrats Espacio / Ilias Akhomach
88' Villarreal — substitution: Manuel Trigueros Munoz / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
86' Celta Vigo — substitution: Miguel Rodriguez Vidal / Kevin Vazquez Comesana
84' Anastasios Douvikas - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
82' Manuel Sanchez De La Pena - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
82' Celta Vigo — substitution: Jonathan Bamba / Franco Cervi
76' Santi Comesana - Villarreal receive a yellow card
75' Alejandro Baena Rodriguez - Villarreal receive a yellow card
72' Óscar Mingueza - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
60' Villarreal — substitution: Jose Luis Morales Martin / Alberto Moreno
60' Villarreal — substitution: Jorge Cuenca / Raul Albiol Tortajada
57' Goal! Jorgen Strand Larsen - Celta Vigo
52' Goal! Anastasios Douvikas - Celta Vigo
48' Penalty scored! Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo - Villarreal
46' Kevin Vazquez Comesana - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
46' Celta Vigo — substitution: Carlos Dominguez / Carl Starfelt
46' Celta Vigo — substitution: Óscar Mingueza / Luca De La Torre
46' Celta Vigo — substitution: Manuel Sanchez De La Pena / Mihailo Ristic
40' Goal! Aissa Mandi - Villarreal
22' Villarreal — substitution: Carlos Romero / Alfonso Pedraza Sag
13' Goal! Alfonso Pedraza Sag - Villarreal

How We Build the Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Villarreal vs Celta Vigo on 20 December 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.

Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Villarreal'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 Villarreal and Celta Vigo sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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