La Liga · Matchday 8

Elche vs Celta Vigo

· Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche

Alin prediction Elche to win

Ablended with market odds

Predicted score 2 – 1

9% — likeliest score with our pick

Win probability
ElcheDrawCelta Vigo
Best market odds
Elche2.93 Draw3.32 Celta Vigo2.70
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Elche vs Celta Vigo preview

Elche hosts Celta Vigo with a 37% chance of winning compared to Celta's 34%. The model predicts a likely scoreline of 2-1, which aligns with a 56% probability for Over 2.5 goals and a 60% chance for both teams to score. Elche's expected goals are 1.57, while Celta Vigo's are 1.26, indicating a competitive match.

However, Elche's recent form shows one win in their last six matches, while Celta Vigo has had a mixed run with one win in their last six as well. This inconsistency could impact the outcome, making it possible for either side to secure points. The confidence grade is A, suggesting strong backing for these probabilities.

Why this pick: Elche vs Celta Vigo

Model inputs: per-match averages over each side's last 10 played matches (Elche 10, Celta Vigo 10). PPDA — lower means more intense pressing.

ElcheCelta Vigo
1.14 xG per 90 1.06
1.06 npxG per 90 0.98
12.8 PPDA 13.6
4.4 Deep completions per 90 6.1
1.08 xPTS per 90 1.20

xG and npxG (non-penalty) per match, deep completions (passes received within ~20 yards of goal) and xPTS (expected points) from Understat match data. Bold marks the stronger side on each line.

Elche vs Celta Vigo: model vs market

1X2 probabilities: our model, the de-vigged market and the published blend
SourceElcheDrawCelta Vigo
Model44%29%27%
Market34%29%37%
Published37%29%34%
Edge+10%0%-10%
  • Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 1.57 vs 1.26.
  • The market prices Elche below the model: +10.1 percentage points of edge.

Edge = model probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the blend of both that backs every number on this page. Best available price on the pick: 2.93, recorded — the top price across the 9 books we record, each at its own last update.

Elche vs Celta Vigo odds movement

Median bookmaker price on Elche, 38 snapshots since 2026-09-18.

Opened 2.92Now 2.77 -0.15
Median 1X2 prices, first and latest snapshot
SelectionFirstLatestMove
Elche2.922.77-0.15
Draw3.263.24-0.02
Celta Vigo2.522.55+0.03

A shortening price means the market has moved towards that outcome. Median across all recorded bookmakers, not one book's line.

Elche and Celta Vigo expected goals

The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.

1.57Elche
1.26Celta Vigo
Total expected goals
2.83
Attack rating (Elche / Celta Vigo)
0.97 / 0.84
Defence rating (Elche / Celta Vigo)
1.30 / 1.02

Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.

Elche vs Celta Vigo score probability

Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.

01234+ 0 7.7% 4.6% 4.4% 1.8% 0.8% 1 6.7% 13.6% 7.2% 3.0% 1.3% 2 7.4% 9.3% 5.9% 2.5% 1.0% 3 4.0% 5.1% 3.2% 1.4% 0.6% 4+ 2.4% 3.0% 1.9% 0.8% 0.3%

Rows: Elche goals. Columns: Celta Vigo goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.

Elche vs Celta Vigo goals probability

Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.

Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 81%
Over 2.5 56%
Over 3.5 33%
Both teams to score
60%
No goals (0–0)
8%

Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.

All markets for Elche vs Celta Vigo

Published probability and fair odds per market
MarketSelectionProbabilityFair odds
1X2Elche37%2.74
Draw29%3.45
Celta Vigo34%2.90
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.556%1.80
Under 2.544%2.26
Both teams to scoreYes60%1.66
No40%2.51
Double chance1X (Elche or draw)66%1.53
12 (either side)71%1.41
X2 (draw or Celta Vigo)63%1.58
Handicap -1Elche win by 2+24%4.13
Push (exactly one goal)20%—

Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.

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Elche and Celta Vigo recent form

Elche 1W 1D 4L
Celta Vigo 1W 3D 2L

Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.

Home vs away this season

Elche at home

Record (W-D-L)
0-0-3
Win rate
0%
Goals for / match
1.33
Goals against / match
3.67
Clean sheets
0 of 3
  • They have won 0 of their 6 league games this season, scoring 1.3 goals per match.
  • 40% of their yellow cards have come after the 75th minute.

Celta Vigo away

Record (W-D-L)
0-3-0
Win rate
0%
Goals for / match
0.33
Goals against / match
0.33
Clean sheets
2 of 3
  • They have won 0 of their 6 league games this season, scoring 0.5 goals per match.
  • They have failed to score in 3 of 6 matches.

League matches this season before kick-off: Elche at home only, Celta Vigo away only.

Elche vs Celta Vigo head-to-head

Last 2 meetings: Elche 1 · draws 0 · Celta Vigo 1.

ElcheDrawsCelta Vigo
Previous meetings
DateHomeScoreAwayCompetition
2026-05-03Celta Vigo3-1ElcheLa Liga
2025-09-28Elche2-1Celta VigoLa Liga

Other Matchday 8 fixtures

Prediction snapshot Elche to win Predicted score 2 – 1 A Bet on Elche