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Elche

vs

Celta Vigo

KickoffSunday 11 October 2026, 1:00pm

VenueEstadio Martínez Valero

CompetitionSpanish La Liga

TV ChannelViaplay Sports 2 UK

There is something genuinely intriguing about this one. Elche are a side who have been scoring goals for fun but bleeding them at the other end, and Celta Vigo roll into town off the back of an absolute hammering of Racing de Santander that finally got their season moving. Two teams heading into this with a bit of momentum, two teams who need points badly, and a fixture that has historically produced plenty of drama. Neutrals could do a lot worse than tuning into this one.

Elche are sitting in the relegation zone right now, but they are not playing like a side destined to go down. Eleven goals scored in seven games tells you there is genuine quality in the final third. The problem is that 17 conceded at the other end, which is the second worst defensive record in La Liga this season. Fix that, and Los Franjiverdes look a different proposition entirely. Celta on the other hand are trying to back up that five nil thumping and prove it was a sign of things to come rather than a one off against limited opposition.

Elche vs Celta Vigo Match Details

This La Liga fixture takes place at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero in Elche, with both sides returning to domestic action following the international break. Elche will be desperate to build on the momentum of their last league outing, while Celta arrive with European football also on their radar this week, which adds an interesting layer of squad management to proceedings for Claudio Giraldez.

Team News

Both managers are dealing with notable absences that could shape how this game plays out.

• Yago Santiago is ruled out for Elche with a knee injury.
• Federico Redondo serves a suspension after his red card against Espanyol, which is a significant loss in the heart of defence.
• Pedro Bigas is expected to come into the starting back line as a direct consequence of Redondo’s ban.
• For Celta, Miguel Roman, Carl Starfelt and Jones El Abdellaoui are all sidelined through injury.
• Iago Aspas is a major doubt and his potential absence would be a huge blow to Celta’s attacking threat.
• Pablo Duran, who scored twice off the bench against Racing, is pushing for a starting berth.

Predicted Lineups

Martin Anselmi looks set to line up with Dituro in goal, a back four of Sanchez, Chust, Bigas and Revivo, with Villar and Morcillo in a midfield two and Valera, Lemar and Morente supporting the lone striker. Fer Nino leads the line and with five goals already this season the 25 year old is the obvious focal point of everything Elche do going forward. The big question is whether the reshuffled defence can hold firm without Redondo alongside them.

Celta are likely to set up with Radu behind a back four of Alonso, Lago, Caceres and Carreira, with Rueda, Febas and Moriba across a three man midfield. Duran looks ready to start after his brace from the bench last time out, partnering Gonzalez and Alvarez in attack. If Aspas cannot go, Duran stepping into a more prominent role is the logical response from Giraldez.

Recent Form

Elche head into this having beaten Espanyol 3 1 before the break, a result that snapped what had been a frustrating run and gave the dressing room a genuine lift. Their overall record of one win, two draws and four defeats is not pretty reading, but the goals they have scored suggest the talent is there. The defensive numbers are the real concern, and facing a Celta side now full of confidence is about as tough a test as you can get when you are trying to tighten up at the back.

Celta’s campaign has been a strange one. Four draws in their first seven games points to a team that is competitive but not quite clinical enough, and their 1 0 defeat to Omonia in the Europa League opener added another frustrating chapter. Then came the Racing demolition. Five nil, Pablo Duran off the bench and bagging twice, Ilaix Moriba pulling the strings in midfield. That kind of performance can either be the turning point of a season or a flattering scoreline against weak opposition. The next few weeks will tell us which it was.

What is clear is that both sides come into this off winning performances, which creates an interesting psychological dynamic. Neither wants to surrender that good feeling, and that could lead to a more open, attacking game than the league positions might suggest.

Head-to-Head Record

Across 49 meetings in their history, Celta hold the upper hand with 21 wins to Elche’s 16, and 12 draws in between. That is a meaningful edge rather than a marginal one. Elche did win the reverse fixture last season 2 1, but Celta have won four of the last five meetings between these two sides. That kind of recent dominance is worth taking seriously, particularly given the underlying quality Celta carry even in a stuttering campaign.

The head to head record suggests Celta tend to get the job done against this opponent when it matters, and visiting sides who can control the tempo of the game have historically made life difficult for Elche at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.

Key Stats

• Elche have conceded 17 goals in seven league games, the second worst defensive record in La Liga.
• Fer Nino has scored five goals in seven appearances this season, making him one of the more productive strikers in the division.
• Celta have won four of the last five head to head meetings between these two clubs.

Elche vs Celta Vigo Betting Tips

This fixture sets up well for a side in Celta who have the tools to hurt a leaky Elche defence, but there is a genuine case for goals at both ends given what we know about Los Franjiverdes going forward. The smart money looks to be on Celta edging it, but given Elche’s attacking output this season I would not be betting on a clean sheet at either end. Here is how the main markets look.

Over and Under Goals Prediction

Elche have been involved in high scoring games all season, and Celta showed against Racing that they can put the ball in the net when they get going. Over 2.5 goals looks the standout call here. Both these attacks have enough about them, and Elche’s back line has been generous to every side they have faced.

First Goalscorer Prediction

Fer Nino is the pick. Five goals in seven games at this level is outstanding, and the Elche striker has shown a real nose for getting into the right positions. He will fancy his chances against a Celta defence missing Starfelt, and if Elche get any kind of foothold in this game early doors, Nino is the man most likely to capitalise.

Correct Score Prediction

A 2 1 win for Celta feels about right. Elche will almost certainly score given their form this season, but Celta carry enough quality to edge ahead and hold on. A one goal margin reflects how competitive this fixture tends to be at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, and the head to head history backs up Celta finding a way to win close games against this opponent.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 corners is worth a look. Elche tend to push numbers forward when chasing the game, and if Celta go ahead they are likely to invite pressure and play on the counter. That combination of one side pressing and the other defending deep traditionally generates a high corner count. Both sides also use wide areas effectively which adds to the expectation of plenty of set piece deliveries.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Prediction

Yes. Elche have scored in most of their league games this season and with Fer Nino in the kind of form he is showing, they are not going to go quiet suddenly. Celta’s defence has not exactly been watertight either and there are injury issues at the back with Starfelt unavailable. Both teams to score looks well supported by the evidence from either side of this matchup.

Cards Prediction

Over 3.5 cards is the call. Elche are fighting against relegation and will not roll over easily, while Celta have shown they are willing to get physical when needed in competitive fixtures. The stakes are high for both clubs, the atmosphere at the Valero will be fierce, and these types of must win home games for a struggling side tend to produce a bit of needle. Expect the referee to be kept busy.

Bet Builder Tip

Celta winning while both sides score fits the 2 1 scoreline prediction perfectly, and Nino opening the scoring before Celta find a way to turn the game around is a narrative that makes complete sense given everything we know about these two teams right now.

Final Match Prediction

Celta Vigo to win 2 1. They come into this with more overall quality, a better head to head record against this opponent, and a side that is starting to click just at the right moment. Elche will make it a proper game, no doubt about that, and Fer Nino will cause problems throughout. But Celta have the firepower and the experience to get over the line.

Elche’s defensive vulnerabilities are simply too glaring to ignore, and a Celta attack that put five past Racing without Aspas even needing to drag them through it will back themselves to find the net here. Back Celta, back goals, and enjoy what should be a lively Sunday afternoon fixture from La Liga.

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