Celta vs Nice prediction: Match preview, betting odds and tips on October 23, 2025
Europa League
In the third round of the Europa League main stage, Celta and Nice will face off on October 23, 2025. This is a rare head-to-head clash between representatives of top leagues in the tournament.
Our prediction for the Celta vs Nice match
The Spanish side made noticeable progress last season, finishing in seventh place. However, after the summer break, they struggled to secure wins in La Liga, often settling for draws. They also started their Europa League campaign with a loss, 1-2 in Stuttgart. But then, they confidently defeated PAOK 3-1 in Vigo.
The French team also improved in 2024/2025. In a tightly contested race, they finished fourth, ahead of Lille only on tiebreakers. Their reward was a spot in the Champions League, but they had no chance against Benfica, losing both matches 0-2. This was followed by a very mediocre start to their domestic league campaign. So it's no surprise that they're also struggling in the Europa League: they lost 1-2 at home to Roma and away to Fenerbahce.
Borja Iglesias and his teammates average 0.88 goals scored and concede 1.25 in return—though they've looked better in European competition. Franck Haise's men score 1.29 per game but concede 1.71 on average.
Celta vs Nice: Key statistics and trends
- Celta have one win and one loss
- 88% of Celta Vigo's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.13 goals per match
- Nice have lost all four of their European matches this season
- 71% of Nice's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per match
Celta vs Nice: Probable starting line-ups
Celta (probable line-up): Radu - Alonso, Starfelt, Fernandez - Mingueza, Moriba, D. Rodriguez, Rueda - Svedberg, Iglesias, Aspas
Nice (probable line-up): Diouf - Bar, Oppong, Ba, Kloss - Sanson, Vanhaute, Louché - Boga, Omoruyi, Gouveia
Previous matches: Celta vs Nice
The clubs rarely meet in European competitions, so it's not surprising that this will be their first encounter.
Free prediction for Celta vs Nice
It's not so much that the Spanish side are strong, but that the French are very weak. We believe the home team will win at Balaídos (odds – 1.95).
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