Celta Vigo vs Real Betis Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Os Celestes emerged victorious when these sides last met.

Celta Vigo are all set to battle it out against Real Betis in what is going to be the matchweek 3 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga season. Estadio Abanca-Balaídos is all set to witness the intense clash between these clubs.

Celta de Vigo will be at home and are looking for their first win of the 2025-26 season. They lost their opening game to Getafe because of their poor effort and were then held to a draw in their second fixture against Mallorca. For their upcoming game, Os Celestes will be at home and will also be keen on using it to their advantage.

Real Betis are coming in after taking down Deportivo Alaves in their previous LaLiga fixture. It was a decent effort by the Manuel Pellegrini-led side, but it was enough to secure a win. For their next league clash, they will be away from home. They might be coming in with some lower confidence levels.

Kick-off:

• Location: Vigo, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio Abanca-Balaídos
• Date: Thursday, August 28
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, August 27; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano
• VAR: In use

Form:

Celta Vigo: L-D

Real Betis: D-W

Players to Watch

Hugo Sotelo (Celta Vigo)

Hugo Sotelo will have an important role to play for Celta de Vigo in their upcoming Spanish league fixture. Even though he has not scored any goals in the last two games for his side, the 21-year-old has controlled the midfield well and secured a crucial assist in a 1-1 draw against Mallorca.

Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis)

In the absence of Isco, Giovani Lo Celso is playing a crucial part for Real Betis in controlling the midfield. He was also the sole goal scorer for his side in their 1-0 win against Alaves in the previous fixture. Lo Celso will be looking to step up and help his side stand a chance against the hosts.

Match Facts

• Celta Vigo are yet to win a match in the LaLiga 2025-26.
• Real Betis are unbeaten in their last two matches.
• Os Celestes have won three of their last five games against Betis.

Celta Vigo vs Real Betis: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @13/5 bet365
• Cedric Bakambu to score @15/2 bet365
• Goals under 2.5 @19/20 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Celta Vigo will be without the services of Carl Starfelt as he is injured. Hugo Alvarez might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Isco, Marc Roca and Diego Llorente are injured hence will not be in action for Real Betis. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli might also miss out due to a lack of fitness. Nelson Deossa is back in training, but his availability is not yet confirmed.

One of our parceros is back in team training ⚽🇨🇴Deossa 👊 pic.twitter.com/6UlAjUxmN6

— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) August 25, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 52

Celta Vigo won: 19

Real Betis won: 17

Draws: 16

Predicted Lineups

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

Radu (GK); Fernández, Domínguez, Alonso; Garcia, Sotelo, Moriba, Carreira; Aspas, Jutgla; Zaragoza

Real Betis predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Lopez (GK); Bellerín, Bartra, Natan, Firpo; Altimira, Fornals; Ruibal, Lo Celso, Riquelme; Bakambu

Match Prediction

These Spanish clubs are ready to produce an intense fixture against each other. The LaLiga 2025-26 clash between Celta Vigo and Real Betis is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Betis

Telecast Details

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