Celta de Vigo vs Valencia CF: match statistics
Celta de Vigo appear the far superior side in this matchup, despite an unimpressive home record (11% win rate). The deciding factor is Valencia's catastrophic away form: 0% away wins, a 63% loss rate, and a goal difference of -13. Valencia concede an average of 2.25 goals per away fixture and fail to score in 50% of their matches. Celta hold the advantage in possession (55% vs 43%), boast better shot conversion rates, and register a higher xG in home games. While recent form for both sides is comparable (1.6 PPG), Valencia have recorded only draws and losses in their last five away outings. The statistics clearly favor the hosts, who are poised to capitalize on the visitors' woeful away performance.
Celta de Vigo vs Valencia CF: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Celta de Vigo played against Valencia CF in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on January 3, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Celta de Vigo has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Valencia CF has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Celta de Vigo scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 1.12. Valencia CF scores 0.94 and allows 1.53. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Celta de Vigo's games and 53% of Valencia CF's. The Over 2.5 rates are 24% and 41%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celta de Vigo has the higher season xG average, 1.22 to 1.20 per game. Celta de Vigo takes 10.3 shots per game, while Valencia CF takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Celta de Vigo leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Valencia CF leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Celta de Vigo's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Valencia CF, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Celta de Vigo appear the far superior side in this matchup, despite an unimpressive home record (11% win rate). The deciding factor is Valencia's catastrophic away form: 0% away wins, a 63% loss rate, and a goal difference of -13. Valencia concede an average of 2.25 goals per away fixture and fail to score in 50% of their matches. Celta hold the advantage in possession (55% vs 43%), boast better shot conversion rates, and register a higher xG in home games. While recent form for both sides is comparable (1.6 PPG), Valencia have recorded only draws and losses in their last five away outings. The statistics clearly favor the hosts, who are poised to capitalize on the visitors' woeful away performance.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Celta de Vigo | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 25% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Celta de Vigo is 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Celta de Vigo · 1.2 pts / game - Valencia CF
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Celta de Vigo is 26% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Celta de Vigo · 0.94 goals / game - Valencia CF
Celta de Vigo is 37% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Celta de Vigo · 1.53 goals / game - Valencia CF
Celta de Vigo scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Valencia CF keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 meczów).
Valencia CF scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Celta de Vigo keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celta de Vigo
Over / Under - Valencia CF
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Celta de Vigo is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / game - Celta de Vigo · 0.88 pts / game - Valencia CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celta de Vigo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Valencia CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Celta de Vigo
Valencia CF
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Celta de Vigo | Liga | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.29 | 2.55 | • 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 24% | 47% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 68% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 81% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Celta de Vigo vs Valencia CF?
The La Liga match finished Celta de Vigo 4:1 Valencia CF. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Celta de Vigo vs Valencia CF?
Celta de Vigo score 1.18 goals per game on average and Valencia CF 0.94. The La Liga average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Celta de Vigo's matches and 53% of Valencia CF's.
What form are Celta de Vigo and Valencia CF in?
Over the last 5 games Celta de Vigo have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Valencia CF 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Celta de Vigo vs Valencia CF?
The statistical background for Celta de Vigo vs Valencia CF — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.