Celta Vigo vs Bologna prediction: EUROPE: Europa League – League phase betting tips on match 2025-12-10 20:00.
[p]Celta Vigo and Bologna both have their eyes set on an automatic qualification place in the UEFA Europa League (UEL), making this a crucial clash on matchday six.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]A 3-2 defeat away to Ludogorets last time out has cranked up the importance of this tie for Celta Vigo who start the round just one point adrift of the automatic qualification spots. The Sky Blues come into this game full of confidence after a stunning 2-0 win away at Real Madrid on Sunday, and with eight wins from their last 11 matches across all competitions (L3), they’re peaking at a good time. The Galicians would like to make BalaĂdos more of a fortress as they’ve won just two home games all season (D5, L3), although both victories came in the UEL league phase![/p]
[p]Bologna start the round just a point below Celta having found strong form in this competition, avoiding defeat in their last four games since defeat on matchday one (W2, D2). Vincenzo Italiano’s side impressively thumped Salzburg 4-1 last time out, but just one win in three domestic outings since (D1, L1) has dampened their faint Serie A title hopes and placed greater importance on their European adventures. Closing the gap to the top-eight, as well as the chance to secure consecutive away major European victories for the first time since November 1998, should offer them plenty of motivation to get back to winning ways here.[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]This will be the first-ever meeting between these sides. Celta are unbeaten in their last four against Italian teams in major European competition (W2 D2), while Bologna last faced Spanish opposition back in 1998/99.[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Celta are one of just two sides to see all of their first five UEL matches produce over 2.5 goals. [/p]
[p]Celta have conceded exactly once in eight of their last nine home games.[/p]
[p]Bologna have scored 2+ goals in six of their last seven away matches.[/p]
[p]Bologna have conceded first in each of their last three games. [/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Celta’s Bryan Zaragoza created their first goal against Madrid at the weekend and has registered a joint-high three UEL assists this term. Jens Odgaard has scored twice in the UEL this season, with each of his last three strikes in any competition serving as Bologna’s first on the day.[/p]
[p]Celta look to have no fresh injury concerns. Bologna could be sweating on defender Nicolò Casale who was forced off in the first half against Lazio. [/p]
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[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]This is a tough game to call, with both likely to arrive in a confident mood so we’re backing a score draw. [/p]
[p][i]Author: David H[/i][/p]