Villarreal @ Celta de Vigo - August 31, 2025

The Celta de Vigo will beat the Villarreal. The total will go over.

Analyzing the recent stats, Celta de Vigo has shown a solid attacking potential, averaging 1 goal per game while registering 14 shots and placing 5 on target. Their impressive passing accuracy at 85.8 percent indicates a strong ability to maintain possession and construct effective plays. However, they will need to significantly ramp up their scoring output if they want to compete effectively against a more aggressive Villarreal side that scores an average of 3.5 goals per game. Villarreal’s capacity to create opportunities is underscored by their 22 shots taken, with an average of 8.5 being on target.

Defensively, Celta de Vigo commits about 13 fouls per game, which could lead to disciplined sets for Villarreal to capitalize upon. Comparing Villarreal’s superior passing percentage (88.6 percent) to Celta’s contributes to an expectation that Villarreal can control the midfield battle and likely find the back of the net. Furthermore, with the attacking intent from both sides, we anticipate that the total score could exceed expectations, likely approaching the higher edge of the scoring spectrum. In essence, this matchup points to a Celta victory and a game filled with goals.