On March 15, 2025, La Liga fans are eagerly anticipating the 28th round match between Valladolid and Celta, with the home team desperately seeking points to escape the relegation zone.
Currently at the bottom of the table, Valladolid has struggled throughout 2025, managing only 16 points so far, and falling nine points behind Leganes, who are just outside the relegation zone. This season, they have suffered heavy defeats against major teams like Real Madrid and Sevilla, and their home record stands at 20th place with just three wins, four draws, and six losses, accumulating eight goals and conceding twenty.
Valladolid's recent matches have not shown much promise either. They faced defeats against Espanyol, Villarreal, Atletico, and Valencia, with their last result being a disappointing draw against Las Palmas.
Unfortunately for Valladolid, they will be missing key players due to injuries and suspensions. Aidu and Ferreira are confirmed absent, and Latasa is also sidelined for this important fixture.
On the other side, Celta arrives at this match with a more favorable standing, positioned 9th on the La Liga tables with 36 points, only five points away from European competition. The Galicians have performed decently this season, with notable victories against Betis, Osasuna, and Leganes, and solid results like draws against strong teams like Atletico and Girona.
Despite their solid record, Celta’s away form has not been spectacular, showcasing only one win, but they remain hopeful with recent improvements. They are coming off five undefeated games, including two wins, and the confidence stemming from this streak could be influential as they aim to secure another victory.
For this round, Celta also faces injury issues, with Svedberg out and Alvarez's match participation still uncertain. Nevertheless, their squad depth allows them to field competitive players for this must-win encounter.
Historically, Valladolid and Celta have met on 105 occasions, where Valladolid has won 30 times, Celta has taken 49 victories, and they have drawn 26 times. Celta enjoyed previous success this season as they defeated Valladolid 3-1 during their last encounter.
Betting analysts are favoring Celta to secure the win, offering odds of 1.68 (a 60% probability), compared to Valladolid’s 5.30 (15% probability). A draw is currently rated at 4.10 with about 24% chance of occurring. Analysts predict goals will feature prominently, making betting for over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.96 appealing, even as the odds suggest the potential for only one goal to decide the match.
The odds highlight Celta’s strong chance of claiming three points this Saturday, which is intricately linked to their ambition for the European stage over relegation battles. Valladolid, meanwhile, is under urgent pressure to perform and reverse their fortune to stave off relegation.
Given the current state of both teams, it appears Celta holds the edge needed for victory. Betting lines and match forecasts suggest the Galicians should aim for the win, with many predicting it to be closely contested with the possibility of just shy of three goals overall. Recommended betting options include Celta to win at 1.73, or perhaps betting on the winning margin of one goal, which could materialize as 0-1 for even higher odds of 7.00.
Fans of both teams will be eagerly awaiting this clash, as it holds significant stakes not just for the relegation battle but also for European qualification dreams.