Valencia vs Celta Vigo Preview: La Liga 2026/27

Valencia and Celta Vigo will begin their La Liga 2026/27 campaigns when they meet at Mestalla on Saturday, August 22. Both teams will be looking to start the new season positively after finishing inside the top half of the table last campaign.

The Valencia vs Celta Vigo fixture could be a competitive contest, particularly after Celta enjoyed an impressive record against Valencia last season.

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Valencia vs Celta Vigo Match Details

Match: Valencia vs Celta Vigo
Competition: La Liga 2026/27
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Kick-off: 11:30 PM local time
Venue: Mestalla, Valencia
Round: Matchweek 2

Valencia Team Preview

Valencia finished ninth last season after collecting 49 points from 38 matches. They recorded 13 victories, 10 draws and 15 defeats and finished only two points away from a European place.

Their pre-season preparations produced mixed results, with three wins, one draw and four defeats across eight matches. However, Valencia finished their preparations positively with a 2-0 victory in their final friendly.

Several players are unavailable through injury, while other members of the squad remain doubtful. Despite those concerns, Valencia will hope their home advantage can help them begin the campaign with three points.

Celta Vigo Team Preview

Celta Vigo enjoyed an impressive 2025/26 campaign, finishing sixth in La Liga and securing European football.

Their preparations for the new season were also encouraging. Celta went unbeaten across five pre-season matches, recording two victories and three draws.

They therefore arrive at Mestalla with confidence and will hope to continue the strong performances that helped them finish above Valencia last season.

Valencia Celta Vigo Match Preview and Head-to-Head

The overall head-to-head record favours Valencia, who have won 64 of the previous 135 meetings between the teams, compared with 38 victories for Celta Vigo.

Recent results, however, favour the visitors. Celta completed a league double over Valencia last season, winning 4-1 at home and 3-2 at Mestalla. They have now won three of their last four meetings with Valencia.

Valencia vs Celta Vigo Prediction

The Valencia vs Celta Vigo prediction points towards another close encounter. Valencia have the advantage of playing at Mestalla, but Celta's recent head-to-head record and unbeaten pre-season suggest the visitors could make things difficult.

With little separating the teams heading into the new campaign, a draw looks possible.

Predicted Score: Valencia 1-1 Celta Vigo