Preview and odds analysis for Celta Vigo vs Real Betis at 02:00 on 28/08, La Liga 2025/26

Celta Vigo has a quality squad featuring newcomers Ilaix Moriba, Borja Iglesias, and Bryan Zaragoza, alongside veteran Iago Aspas. Their rapid attacking style and home advantage, having won their last 3 home games against Betis, provide confidence. However, balancing La Liga and Europa League commitments might impact their form, making a win essential to restore confidence.

Real Betis, led by coach Manuel Pellegrini, started the season with one win (1-0 vs Alaves) and one draw (1-1 vs Elche). In their last five games, they have 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, scoring 5 goals and conceding 7. Victories over Alaves and Sunderland (1-0) show defensive solidity, but losses to Malaga (1-3) and Como (2-3) expose defensive weaknesses, especially away, where they have not kept a clean sheet since January 2025.

Real Betis’s squad includes Giovani Lo Celso, Pablo Fornals, and Cedric Bakambu, but injuries to Isco and several others have caused difficulties. Their ball possession style and Lo Celso’s efficiency in creating chances are strengths, but defensive improvements are needed to achieve a top 4 finish. The match at Balaidos offers a chance to claim their first away win against Celta Vigo since 2021.

The head-to-head record between Celta Vigo and Real Betis in the last 5 matches shows Celta with 2 wins, Betis with 1, and 2 draws. Celta has won the last 3 home games against Betis, including a 3-2 victory in February 2025. Given the inconsistent form of both teams (each scoring 5 goals in their last 5 matches), the match could be open but low-scoring, with a draw being the most likely outcome.

Team news for Celta Vigo vs Real Betis

Celta Vigo: Carl Starfelt injured (out for about 3 weeks). Hugo Alvarez doubtful due to illness. Key players include Iago Aspas, Borja Iglesias, and Oscar Mingueza.

Real Betis: Isco, Diego Llorente, Nelson Deossa, Marc Roca, and Abde Ezzalzouli sidelined with injuries. Notable players are Giovani Lo Celso, Pablo Fornals, and Cedric Bakambu.

Expected lineups for Celta Vigo vs Real Betis

Celta Vigo (4-3-3): Radu; Rodriguez, Dominguez, Alonso; Mingueza, Beltran, Moriba; Duran, Swedberg, Iglesias.

Real Betis (4-2-3-1): Lopez; Bellerin, Bartra, Natan, Rodriguez; Fornals, Altimira; Garcia, Lo Celso, Riquelme; Bakambu.

Head-to-head record and recent form of Celta Vigo vs Real Betis

Celta Vigo recent form

23/08/25: Mallorca 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (La Liga)

17/08/25: Celta Vigo 0 - 2 Getafe (La Liga)

09/08/25: Wolves 0 - 1 Celta Vigo (Friendly)

02/08/25: Vitoria Guimaraes 1 - 0 Celta Vigo (Friendly)

29/07/25: Grasshoppers 0 - 3 Celta Vigo (Friendly)

Real Betis recent form

23/08/25: Real Betis 1 - 0 Alaves (La Liga)

19/08/25: Elche 1 - 1 Real Betis (La Liga)

10/08/25: Malaga 3 - 1 Real Betis (Friendly)

07/08/25: Real Betis 2 - 3 Como (Friendly)

02/08/25: Sunderland 0 - 1 Real Betis (Friendly)

Head-to-head record: Celta Vigo vs Real Betis

08/02/25: Celta Vigo 3 - 2 Real Betis (La Liga)

10/11/24: Real Betis 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (La Liga)

13/04/24: Real Betis 2 - 1 Celta Vigo (La Liga)

04/01/24: Celta Vigo 2 - 1 Real Betis (La Liga)

05/02/23: Real Betis 3 - 4 Celta Vigo (La Liga)

Score prediction: Celta Vigo 1 - 1 Real Betis