Celta Vigo and Olympique Lyon square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Europa League first-leg encounter. As both teams are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach, our prediction leans toward 2-2 draw. The Spanish side have been in solid form, winning four of their last five matches (wwwwl) and averaging 2.50 goals per game, while conceding 1.20. Forward Pablo Duran is injured but is not expected to significantly impact the squad after Celta’s previous impressive victory over PAOK. Home form has been reliable, with 50% of matches won and clean sheets in half of the home games, highlighting a balanced attack and defense.
Lyon, on the other hand, head into Thursday's clash with strong credentials, boasting three wins in the last five (wlldd) and averaging 3.40 goals per game, though they have conceded 1.30 per match. Away from home, les Gones are slightly more vulnerable, conceding 2.00 goals per game, which could be exploited by Celta’s attacking midfield. Both teams feature in high-scoring games often, with BTTS at 70% for Celta and 60% for Lyon, suggesting an open, attacking contest.
As both sides frequently find the net, BTTS is our main betting tip for this Europa League matchup, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Draw (small stake).
This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Celta Vigo vs Lyon prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Celta Vigo 2 - 2 Lyon
Celta Vigo vs Lyon Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1400 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 250 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Borja Iglesias @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Borja Iglesias @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Matias Vecino @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Lyon +1 @ -236 Odds
- European Handicap: Lyon +1 @ -125 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -125 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Celta Vigo to Win @ -200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Celta Vigo - No @ -200 Odds
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View OfferCelta Vigo Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lddldwwwwl | 1.50 |
| Home | lwwl | 1.50 |
| Away | ldddww | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.25 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.25 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.35 | 1.59 | 1.19 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.05 | 0.85 | 1.19 |
Lyon Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwwwlldd | 2.00 |
| Home | wwwwdd | 2.33 |
| Away | wwll | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 2.83 | 4.25 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.00 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 0.83 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.31 | 1.39 | 1.20 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.39 | 1.20 | 1.68 |
Celta Vigo vs Lyon Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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