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Celta Vigo vs Levante Prediction, Team News, Lineups, Stats 12.05.2026

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Celta Vigo vs Levante Prediction, Team News, Lineups, Stats 12.05.2026

Celta Vigo vs Levante Prediction and Betting Tips, scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 18:00 GMT, takes place at Estadio de Balaidos in Vigo. Adrian Cordero Vega will referee it, and in this article you’ll Discover LaLiga Predictions.

Celta arrive sixth after a gritty run that keeps Champions League hopes alive, while Levante sit nineteenth and need points badly. The hosts have just beaten Elche and Atletico Madrid, but Balaidos has oddly not been their fortress. Funny game, football, isn’t it?

Celta Vigo vs Levante Prediction

Celta Vigo to Have More Corners
Odds: 1.50 Confidence: Medium

This pick leans on match rhythm more than glamour. Celta should spend long spells pushing Levante back because the table demands it, and their wide structure under Claudio Giraldez naturally creates crossing lanes. Levante, meanwhile, have been under heavy pressure away from home and their defensive shape often invites territory rather than clean possession. That usually feeds the corner count. The game state also helps. Levante need survival points, but away from home they are unlikely to dominate the ball for long. Celta’s recent wins have given them confidence, and chasing Europe at Balaidos should keep the pressure high. Even if the match is tight on the scoreboard, Celta’s wing-backs and second-phase attacks make their corner edge feel logical.

Celta Vigo vs Levante Correct Score

Celta Vigo
1-1
Levante

Celta’s home scoring profile points toward a goal, but not a runaway night. Their attack has enough variety through Ferran Jutgla, Iago Aspas and Hugo Alvarez, yet Borja Iglesias is not listed in the expected starting shape, which slightly reduces the penalty-box punch. Levante still carry danger through Carlos Espi, so a clean home win feels a bit too neat. Levante’s probable setup looks built for survival football: compact, patient, and ready to counter through wide support. Celta may control the territory, but their home record has been strangely fragile for a side chasing Europe. Add the visitors’ recent momentum and this looks like one of those games where pressure does not fully become control. A 1-1 score fits the numbers and mood.

Celta Vigo vs Levante Stats

  • Celta have collected 6 points from their last 5 matches, scoring 7 goals.
  • Levante have taken 10 points from their last 5 games, losing only once.
  • Celta’s home matches average 8.47 corners, with Levante away fixtures reaching 10.47 overall.
  • Levante concede 7.47 corners away, the highest figure in the supplied corner rankings.
  • Celta average 4.59 corners won at home, while Levante win only 3 away.
  • Celta concede just 3.88 home corners, making Levante’s wide threat look limited.
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Celta Vigo vs Levante Match Preview

Celta are in that strange footballing zone where excitement and nerves shake hands. Sixth place looks strong, but the Champions League dream is still close enough to make every loose pass feel heavier. Their recent win at Atletico Madrid was a statement, no doubt, but home form keeps the story complicated.

Levante come to Balaidos with a different kind of pressure. Survival pressure. Luis Castro’s side have found a bit of life recently, especially after that comeback win over Osasuna, but travelling has been a rougher road. Can confidence travel with them to Galicia? That’s the awkward question.

Tactically, this should tilt toward Celta territory. Giraldez’s 3-4-2-1 can stretch Levante and create repeated wide attacks, while the visitors’ 4-2-3-1 is likely to protect central zones and break when possible. Expect Celta to push, Levante to absorb, and the match rhythm to drift toward corners and second balls.

Celta Vigo vs Levante TEAM STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSE
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Celta Vigo League Position
6th

+ Celta Vigo`s Strengths

  • Strong overall season position, sitting sixth with European qualification still very much alive.
  • Top three away standing profile, showing this squad can perform under pressure.
  • BTTS trend is high, pointing to an open and entertaining attacking style.
  • Home defensive corner control is solid, ranking inside the top seven.

- Celta Vigo's Weaknesses

  • Home standings are poor, sitting nineteenth in the home table.
  • Home goals conceded ranking is weak, placing seventeenth in the supplied table.
  • Home corner production is modest, only sixteenth for corners won at Balaidos.
Levante League Position
19th

+ Levante's Strengths

  • Recent form has improved, with three wins across the latest five-match spell.
  • Clean-sheet trend is encouraging, with three shutouts in that same recent run.
  • They have avoided defeat in several recent visits to Balaidos.
  • Carlos Espi gives them a direct scoring reference in attack.

- Levante's Weaknesses

  • Bottom three league position keeps survival pressure extremely high.
  • Away standings are weak, placing them fifteenth on the road.
  • Worst away corner concession profile in the supplied rankings.

Celta Vigo vs Levante Team News

Celta Vigo are coached by Claudio Giraldez and are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 shape. Ionut Radu should start in goal, with Javi Rueda, Yoel Lago and Javier Rodriguez in defence. Iago Aspas, Hugo Sotelo, Ilaix Moriba and Marcos Alonso are likely to feature in the midfield line.

Levante, managed by Luis Castro, are projected in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Mat Ryan is expected to start, with Jeremy Toljan, Adri, Matias Moreno and Manu Sanchez across the back. Kevin Arriaga and Jon Ander Olasagasti should anchor midfield, while Carlos Espi is the main striker.

Celta are without Carl Starfelt and Miguel Roman, while Matias Vecino is doubtful. Levante miss Alejandro Primo and Carlos Alvarez, the latter being an important attacking option from the supplied player data. Ferran Jutgla and Carlos Espi both look relevant to the scoring story, but the wider match angle still points toward pressure and territory. Discover LaLiga Predictions.

Celta coach Claudio Giráldez has included the full squad in his latest call-up while waiting on several players carrying minor knocks. The decision keeps every option open ahead of the next match, with late fitness assessments set to determine the final lineup. Giráldez’s cautious but inclusive approach reflects Celta’s focus on squad management, player recovery, and maintaining competitiveness during a crucial stage of the season.

Source: marca.com

Celta Vigo vs Levante Lineups

Here are the predicted lineups for Celta vs Levante, including formations, managers, injured players and doubtful players.
Celta (3-4-2-1)
Claudio Giráldez
GK I. Radu
DF J. Rueda, Y. Lago, J. Rodríguez
MF I. Aspas, H. Sotelo, I. Moriba, M. Alonso
H. Álvarez, S. Carreira
FW F. Jutglà
OUT
M. Vecino(QUES),
C. Starfelt(OUT),
M. Román(OUT),
Levante (4-2-3-1)
Luís Castro
GK M. Ryan
DF J. Toljan, Adri, M. Moreno, M. Sánchez
MF K. Arriaga, J. A. Olasagasti
V. García, P. Martínez, R. Brugué
FW C. Espí
OUT
A. Primo(OUT),
C. Álvarez(OUT),
Referee
Adrian Cordero Vega
Celta Vigo vs Levante Prediction, Team News, Lineups, Stats 12.05.2026
Celta Vigo vs Levante Prediction, Team News, Lineups, Stats 12.05.2026
Celta Vigo vs Levante Prediction, Team News, Lineups, Stats 12.05.2026

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Celta Vigo vs Levante FAQ

Who will win between Celta Vigo and Levante?

Celta Vigo look more likely to control the match, but Levante’s recent improvement makes the result market tricky.

What is the best prediction for Celta Vigo vs Levante?

The best betting angle is Celta Vigo to have more corners, based on territory, motivation and Levante’s away pressure profile.

What time does Celta Vigo vs Levante start?

Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 GMT on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Where is Celta Vigo vs Levante played?

The match is played at Estadio de Balaidos in Vigo.

Who is the referee for Celta Vigo vs Levante?

Adrian Cordero Vega is the appointed referee for this LaLiga fixture.

What correct score is predicted for Celta Vigo vs Levante?

A 1-1 draw looks realistic, with Celta likely to push and Levante capable of finding a response.

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