Celta vs Union prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On November 5, 2026, Celta will face Union in the fourth round of the Europa League league phase. The visitors will be looking to earn points in this clash.
Celta - Union team news and expert analysis
The Vigo club featured in last season’s Europa League, where they reached the knockout stage. Unlike in their previous European campaign, they also managed to hold their ground in La Liga, finishing sixth. This season, however, victories have been hard to come by, with half of their matches ending in draws. Union Saint-Gilloise failed to retain the title they won in 2025, but lifted the cup and then the Super Cup in the summer. They are now involved in their customary battle for the lead in the Pro League with Club Brugge, although Gent and Charleroi have made equally strong starts.
The Spaniards made a disastrous start. They even lost to Omonia in the opening round. Then, after taking the lead, they meekly went down 2-1 to Juventus, conceding the decisive goal late on. Against Celtic in their latest match, however, they won away from home, 2-1.
The Belgians gave Bodo/Glimt a tough fight in the Champions League, but after a pair of high-scoring draws, they conceded the decisive goal in extra time. They have fared better in the current tournament: they thrashed Viktoria in Plzen and drew 1-1 with another La Liga representative, Real Sociedad. Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, they produced a convincing 4-0 victory.
Previous meetings: Celta - Union
This will be the opponents' first meeting.
The hosts are the more popular pick here, but the visitors are also in good form. Our tip is "both teams to score" (odds – 1.60).
Celta - Union: key statistics and trends
- Celta have lost twice in three Europa League matches
- Celta Vigo score and concede an average of 0.91 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 36% of Celta's matches, while the average total goals per game is 1.82
- Union have not lost in regular time in European competition
- Union score an average of 2.9 goals and concede 0.7 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Union's matches, while the average total goals per game is 3.6
Celta - Union: possible starting lineups
Celta play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Radu — Javi Rodriguez, Yoel Lago, Marcos Alonso — Javi Rueda, Moriba, Febas, Carreira — Hugo Alvarez, Jutgla, Svedberg
Union play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Koffi — Chibani, Silla, Havenaer — Van de Perre, Patrice, Zeneli, Olaru, Guilherme Smith — Biondic, Mofokeng
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