Celta Vigo vs Real Betis (27.08.2025, 21:00 CET)

Tip: draw or Celta Vigo win

Celta Vigo enters the match aiming to secure their first league victory of the season after losing at home to Getafe and only drawing 1-1 away at Mallorca at the weekend, when they lost their lead late on. Coach Claudio Giráldez can rely on a positive record against Betis, as his team has won their last three home meetings, including a memorable 3-2 comeback in February. However, the injury to defender Carl Starfelt and the uncertain start of Hugo Álvarez limit their defensive stability. Betis began the season with a draw against newly-promoted Elche, but then bounced back with a 1-0 win over Alavés thanks to a goal from Giovanni Lo Celso. Coach Manuel Pellegrini still has to cope without his key playmaker Isco and several other players, yet his team is targeting a fourth European appearance in the last five years. The visitors also struggle with an unfavorable away record, as they have not kept a clean sheet away from home in La Liga since January. Nevertheless, they possess a quality squad that has the strength to compete with Celta, and an open match with chances on both sides is expected. The result may be very close, with the home advantage and recent tradition slightly favoring Celta Vigo.