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Valencia vs Celta match
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The gist
Valencia host Celta Vigo at Mestalla on Aug 22, 2026, in La Liga's Matchweek 2. Celta won the last meeting 3-2, and both teams open their league season.
Background
Valencia and Celta Vigo meet in the second round of La Liga 2026/27, but both teams are playing their first league match of the season. Valencia's opener against Real Betis was rescheduled to August 25, while Celta's home match against Osasuna was postponed due to pitch problems. Celta finished sixth last season, earning a Europa League spot, while Valencia finished strongly unbeaten in their last four matches.
How it unfolded
- Apr 5, 2026Celta Vigo won 2-3 at Estadio Mestalla in the most recent LaLiga meeting.
- Jan 2026Celta Vigo won 4-1 at home against Valencia.
- Aug 22, 2026Valencia host Celta Vigo at Mestalla in Matchweek 2, with both teams playing their first league game of the season.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Celta's recent head-to-head record and unbeaten pre-season suggest they could make things difficult for Valencia.
- Bears
- Valencia have won only one of the last five LaLiga meetings, with Celta scoring 14 goals to their seven.