Celta Vigo vs Bologna Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

This will be the first match ever between these two clubs.

Celta Vigo are all set to take on Bologna for their round 6 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This is going to be an entertaining outing between the two clubs, which will take place at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos.

Os Celestes will be coming into the game full of confidence as they took down Real Madrid in their LaLiga matchup. It was a good performance by them and they will now be looking to come back to winning ways in the UEL. Celta de Vigo have won three of their five games in the competition as of now.

Bologna eased past RB Salzburg in their previous UEFA Europa League match. They put in excellent efforts to secure three important points. The Rossoblu are going to be away from home for their next game and will be looking for a win. They are not going to have an easy encounter next.

Kick-off:

• Location: Vigo, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio Abanca-Balaídos
• Date: Friday, December 12
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Dec 11; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Radu Marián Petrescu
• VAR: In use

Form:

Celta Vigo: W-L-L-D-W

Bologna: W-W-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Williot Swedberg (Celta Vigo)

The 21-year-old is coming in after scoring a sensational brace against Los Blancos. He delivered a top performance for Celta Vigo and will be gearing up to play an important role. Williot Swedberg can control the midfield and is very capable in the attacking front.

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

Jens Odgaard will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the attacking front as well. He is coming in after scoring an important equaliser in the previous league game for Bologna. Odgaard can regulate the ball well in the midfield and will also be looking to come up with a special performance up front.

Match Facts

• Bologna have won three of their last five matches.
• Celta Vigo have secured two clean sheets in their last five games.
• This is going to be the first-ever encounter between these clubs.

Celta Vigo vs Bologna: Betting Tips and Odds

• Celta Vigo to win @7/5 bet365
• Williot Swedberg to score @21/5 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @3/10 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Celta de Vigo will be without the services of Joseph Aidoo as he is injured. Pablo Duran might also sit out due to fitness issues.

Lukasz Skorupski, Martin Vitik and Remo Freuler will not be in action for Bologna due to their injuries. Jhon Lucumi and Nicolo Casale are likely to sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Celta Vigo won: 0

Bologna won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Celta Vigo predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Radu (GK); Rodriguez, Starfelt, Alonso; Carreira, Roman, Moriba, Mingueza; Swedberg, Zaragoza; Iglesias

Bologna predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ravaglia (GK); Zortea, Casale, Heggem, Miranda; Moro, Pobega; Orsolini, Odgaard, Cabiaghi; Castro

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an intense contest against each other, but Celta Vigo are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Bologna in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Celta Vigo 2-1 Bologna

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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