Celta de Vigo host Real Betis in La Liga on October 25, 2026, with both sides arriving after European victories in midweek. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:15 at Abanca-Balaídos in Vigo. Eight points separate the teams: Celta are eighth with 11 points, while Betis are fourth with 19. The home side have won their last two matches and are unbeaten in six league rounds, but Betis have taken six wins from nine La Liga games. With both teams carrying momentum into the fixture, this Celta de Vigo vs Real Betis preview looks at their recent form, scoring records and previous meetings.

Celta de Vigo's Recent Form and Key Stats

Celta de Vigo followed a 2-1 league win over Alavés with a 2-1 away victory against Celtic in the Europa League on October 22. Javi Rodríguez scored twice against Celtic, adding to the positive mood around a side that has become difficult to beat in domestic competition. Celta have gone six consecutive La Liga matches without defeat, even though draws have been a recurring feature of their season.

Their league record stands at two wins, five draws and two defeats, with averages of 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game. Across their last five matches in all competitions, Celta have recorded three wins, one draw and one loss, scoring an average of 2.0 goals and conceding 0.8. Those figures show an improvement in recent results without erasing the tighter pattern of their league campaign.

There have also been scoreless games among Celta's recent results: three of their last 10 La Liga matches finished without a goal, as did three of their last 12 matches across competitions. Their defensive record gives them a foundation against Betis, though the visitors' long scoring run will put it to the test. Starfelt, El-Abdellaoui, Miguel Román and Borja Iglesias are listed as injured.

Real Betis' Recent Form and Key Stats

Real Betis responded to a 5-2 defeat against Barcelona by beating Feyenoord 1-0 on October 21. That result gave Betis three victories from three Champions League matches mentioned in the supplied match account. Their recent sequence also includes wins over Real Madrid, Lille, Villarreal, Getafe, Osasuna and Porto, alongside a draw against Deportivo La Coruña. The victory over Feyenoord restored their winning momentum before this trip to Celta.

In La Liga, Betis have six wins, one draw and two defeats from nine games. They average 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per league match. Their last five fixtures across competitions have produced three wins, one draw and one defeat, with averages of 2.4 goals scored and 2.0 conceded. Betis have found the net in each of their last 22 matches, including their last 17 in La Liga, although their concession rate suggests Celta may also get chances.

Second-half goals have featured regularly in Betis matches, with at least one goal after the interval in 18 of their last 20. For this fixture, Cucho Hernández and Junior Firpo are listed as injured. Betis bring the stronger league record to Vigo, but Celta's unbeaten league run makes this a demanding away assignment.

Celta de Vigo vs Real Betis Match Analysis

The contrast between the teams gives this La Liga meeting an intriguing balance. Celta have drawn five of their nine league games and conceded fewer than one goal per match on average. Betis have won twice as many league fixtures as their hosts and scored in every game of a 17-match La Liga run, but they have also conceded an average of 1.6 goals per league outing. Celta's recent attacking average of 2.0 goals across five matches adds another reason to watch both ends of the pitch.

Their most recent head-to-head meeting ended 1-1 on March 15, 2026. Across the head-to-head summary provided, Celta have one win, Betis have one win and three matches have ended level, with each side averaging 1.6 goals scored. That record offers little basis for treating either team as a clear favourite on past meetings alone. Betis' higher league position and persistent scoring are important, while Celta's six-game unbeaten league stretch points to a close contest.

Both clubs have had limited time between their European wins and this league fixture. The key question is whether Celta's relatively low concession rate can contain a Betis side that has scored in 22 straight matches. Equally, Betis' recent defensive numbers leave room for the hosts to contribute to the scoreline. Those competing trends make goals at both ends a coherent possibility, without overlooking Celta's share of low-scoring results.

Celta de Vigo vs Real Betis prediction from BetMines: Both Teams To Score (Yes) with 55% probability.