Celta vs Elche prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
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In the 34th round of the Spanish La Liga on May 3, 2026, Celta will face Elche. The hosts are determined to win.
Celta vs Elche: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Vigo surprised everyone last season by finishing seventh. That was enough to finally return to the Europa League. However, in the quarterfinals against Freiburg, the Spaniards were eliminated. Domestically, they lacked consistency, but still ranked sixth in the spring. Only recently have they faltered, losing even to Oviedo, not to mention Barcelona and Villarreal.
The team from "Manuel Martinez Valero" made their way back to La Liga on their second attempt last year. They started strongly, but gradually slipped into the relegation zone by spring. Nevertheless, they did not give up and managed to defeat Mallorca, then Valencia, Atlético, and Oviedo.
Giraldez's men average 1.36 goals scored per match while conceding slightly fewer, at 1.3 per game. The promoted side is scoring 1.33 goals on average while conceding 1.52.
Previous Matches: Celta vs Elche
After three consecutive wins, Celta lost away in the autumn.
The visitors are widely underestimated, and this might be an opportunity. We take their win away with a "+1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Celta vs Elche: Key Stats and Trends
- Celta have lost their last five matches
- 64% of Celta Vigo’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.67
- Elche have won four of their last five games
- 70% of Elche’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.85
Celta vs Elche: Probable Starting Lineups
Celta play a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Radu – Marcos Alonso, Aidoo, Rodriguez – Carreira, Moriba, Sotelo, Mingueza – Alvarez, Duran, Jutglà. Roman and Starfelt are unavailable.
Elche play a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (possible lineup): Dituro – Petro, Affengruber, Sangaré – Villar, Febas, Valera, Morente – Martim Neto – Andre Silva, Mir. Only Boayar is out of contention.
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