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Celta Vigo vs Sevilla: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 24 May, 2026 11:00
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Prediction League
17
Played
7
Wins
5
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(27 total)
xG
1.40
(23.6 total)
Shots per Match
12
(204 total)
Shots on Target
4.3
(36% acc)
Corners
4.6
(78 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(18%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
10.7
(182 total)
Offsides
1.8
(31 total)
17
Played
7
Wins
6
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(24 total)
xG
1.20
(20.3 total)
Shots per Match
9.6
(163 total)
Shots on Target
4
(42% acc)
Corners
3.2
(55 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(35%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
12.8
(218 total)
Offsides
1.9
(32 total)
34
Played
14
Wins
11
Draws
9
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(51 total)
xG
1.30
(43.9 total)
Shots per Match
10.8
(367 total)
Shots on Target
4.1
(38% acc)
Corners
3.9
(133 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
9
(26%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
11.8
(400 total)
Offsides
1.9
(63 total)
13
Played
4
Wins
3
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(18 total)
xG
1.10
(14.7 total)
Shots per Match
10.6
(138 total)
Shots on Target
4
(38% acc)
Corners
4.8
(63 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(15%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.9
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
15.8
(205 total)
Offsides
3.2
(41 total)
12
Played
4
Wins
2
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(14 total)
xG
1.00
(11.5 total)
Shots per Match
11.3
(136 total)
Shots on Target
3.5
(31% acc)
Corners
5
(60 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.70
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(25%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.7
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
13.6
(163 total)
Offsides
2.3
(27 total)
25
Played
8
Wins
5
Draws
12
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(32 total)
xG
1.00
(26.2 total)
Shots per Match
11
(274 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(34% acc)
Corners
4.9
(123 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.6
per match
xGa
1.50
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(20%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.8
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(4 total)
Fouls
14.7
(368 total)
Offsides
2.7
(68 total)
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In this exciting La Liga 2025-2026 matchup, Celta Vigo will take on Sevilla as part of the 2025-2026 season in La Liga. This match is part of Matchweek 38 and will take place on 2026-05-24 at 2026-05-24 in the famous .
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Celta Vigo, and the visiting side, Sevilla. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-05-24
Time: 16:00
Location:
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
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Celta Vigo vs Sevilla
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Sevilla is stronger in the second half (17 vs 13).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Celta Vigo
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.05
Pressure
0.13
✈️ Sevilla
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
-0
Pressure
0.14
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Celta Vigo - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
✈️ Sevilla - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
17
Avg. Goals per Match
0.85
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Celta Vigo - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
9
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
3
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
9
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
8
✈️ Sevilla - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
1
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
10
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
7
Late Surges
10
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
8
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Sevilla shows superior performance after the break (17 vs 13 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Sevilla winning the second half
- Overall Result: Celta Vigo has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Celta Vigo handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.058
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.01
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.015 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.015 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Celta Vigo):
Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Sevilla):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Celta Vigo vs Sevilla Head-to-head statistics for Sun 24 May, 2026 @ 11:00 La Liga
La Liga 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
5
11
9
5
40
30
10
42
6
▲
9
10
6
34
27
7
37
7
▼
10
5
10
31
37
-6
35
10
▼
8
8
9
37
38
-1
32
11
▲
8
5
12
32
39
-7
29
12
▼
8
5
12
20
29
-9
29
Celta Vigo
VS
Sevilla
Last 11 Head-to-Head Matches
3
Wins
4
Draws
4
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5 (17)
1.7 (19)
xG
1.10
0.80
Shots
11.6 (128)
11 (121)
Shots on Target
4.5 (49)
4.7 (52)
Corners
3.6 (40)
4.9 (54)
Defense
Conceded
1.7 (19)
1.5 (17)
xGa
0.80
1.10
Clean Sheets
1 (9%)
2 (18%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 (22)
3.4 (37)
Red Cards
0.2 (2)
0.3 (3)
Fouls
12.9 (142)
12.5 (138)
Offsides
1.8 (20)
1.6 (18)
Last 6 Matches
Celta Vigo
VS
Sevilla
2/6 (33%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Draws
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
1.33
PPG
1.50
1.33
Avg Goals Scored
1.33
1.00
Avg Goals Conceded
1.50
67%
BTTS %
83%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.58
Avg xG
1.20
Celta Vigo vs Sevilla: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
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Number of goals
Celta Vigo
Under
Over
Sevilla
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
Yes
60%
6
50%
5
No
40%
4
50%
5
1X2
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
1
50%
5
30%
3
X
30%
3
30%
3
2
20%
2
40%
4
Double Chance
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
12
70%
7
70%
7
1X
80%
8
60%
6
X2
50%
5
70%
7
Total Goals
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
0-1
20%
2
20%
2
2-3
60%
6
50%
5
4+
20%
2
30%
3
Total Corners
Celta Vigo
Under
Over
Sevilla
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
Yes
40%
4
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
1X2 HT - FT
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
HT 1 - FT 1
30%
3
10%
1
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
20%
2
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
20%
2
HT X - FT 1
20%
2
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
20%
2
HT X - FT X
20%
2
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
xG
1.5
1.27
xGa
0.69
1.45
Number of goals
Celta Vigo
Under
Over
Sevilla
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
Yes
0%
0
20%
2
No
100%
10
80%
8
1X2
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
1
40%
4
20%
2
X
40%
4
40%
4
2
20%
2
40%
4
Double Chance
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
12
60%
6
60%
6
1X
80%
8
60%
6
X2
60%
6
80%
8
Total Goals
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
0-1
90%
9
70%
7
2-3
10%
1
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
Yes
80%
8
40%
4
No
20%
2
60%
6
Number of goals
Celta Vigo
Under
Over
Sevilla
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
Yes
50%
5
10%
1
No
50%
5
90%
9
1X2
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
1
30%
3
50%
5
X
40%
4
0%
0
2
30%
3
50%
5
Double Chance
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
12
60%
6
100%
10
1X
70%
7
50%
5
X2
70%
7
50%
5
Total Goals
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
0-1
30%
3
60%
6
2-3
70%
7
40%
4
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Celta Vigo
Sevilla
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
2.14
xG
1.01
53%
Ball Possession
48%
12
Total Shots
11
4
Shots on Goal
3
8
Shots Off Goal
7
5
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
3
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