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Celta Vigo v Juventus: Europa League preview, predicted line-ups & team news

Celta Vigo need a response after losing their Europa League opener at Omonia Nicosia, while Juventus arrive in Galicia on the back of a 5-0 win over NEC Nijmegen.

Jon Fisher
Published
Wed 14 Oct, 06:45
Updated
Thu 15 Oct, 21:54

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This preview was written before kick-off and has not been changed. The result, tables and line-ups on this page are as they stand now.

Celta Vigo v Juventus: round hook

Celta Vigo need points quickly in the Europa League league phase, and Juventus are the visitors who can punish another slip.

The hosts lost their opening game 1-0 at Omonia Nicosia and sit without a point. Juventus won 5-0 at home to NEC Nijmegen and top the early table on goal difference, ahead of Crystal Palace on four goals scored. It is only matchday two, but a second defeat would leave Celta chasing from a long way back in a table where the top eight go straight into the last 16.

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How they got here

Celta's defeat in Cyprus on 16 September was harsh on the numbers. They had 19 shots, five on target, 12 corners and an expected goals figure of 1.17, against 0.32 for Omonia. They still failed to score, and conceded in the final 15 minutes.

Juventus have played once, at home on 17 September. They scored in every period bar the second half's first 15 minutes, took a penalty and kept a clean sheet. They had only 11 shots but put seven on target, and finished with 48% possession.

Rotation and selection

Neither side has a league-phase reason to rest anyone. Celta cannot afford a second slip, and Juventus want to stay among the early leaders.

The bigger issue for the hosts is bodies. Five players are listed out, including the striker Borja Iglesias, so the manager has fewer options up front. The Juventus coach has a full squad to choose from and is expected to bring Koopmeiners back into the XI, according to Sport Mediaset.

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Line-ups

Celta VigoCelta Vigo3-4-3
  • 13GI. Radu
  • 20DJavi Rodríguez
  • 18DYoel Lago
  • 3DMarcos Alonso
  • 17MJavi Rueda
  • 14MAleix Febas
  • 6MI. Moriba
  • 5MSergio Carreira
  • 23FHugo Álvarez
  • 9FFerran Jutglà
  • 19FW. Swedberg
Manager · Claudio Giráldez
JuventusJuventus4-2-3-1
  • 25GG. Vicario
  • 15DP. Kalulu
  • 4DF. Gatti
  • 6DL. Kelly
  • 20DA. Cambiaso
  • 29MP. Sarr
  • 8MT. Koopmeiners
  • 7MFrancisco Conceição
  • 22MW. McKennie
  • 17MKerim-Sam Alajbegović
  • 27FN. Woltemade
Manager · L. Spalletti

Where to watch Celta Vigo v Juventus: TV and online streams

The game kicks off at 20:00 BST on Thursday 15 October. UK rights for the Europa League sit with TNT Sports, so it is shown on TNT Sports where selected, with streaming through the TNT Sports app and discovery+. We could not confirm the exact channel for this fixture.

This is a single league-phase match, not a two-legged tie, so there is no extra time. If it is level after 90 minutes, the game ends as a draw.

Stats for Celta Vigo v Juventus

  • Celta Vigo lost 1-0 away to Omonia Nicosia on 16 September despite 19 shots, 12 corners and 1.17 expected goals.
  • Juventus beat NEC Nijmegen 5-0 on 17 September, with seven of their 11 shots on target.
  • Juventus lead the early Europa League table on three points and a goal difference of +5. Celta have none.
  • The supplied data holds no previous meetings between these two sides.
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Match Result: Juventus to win

Juventus scored with seven of their 11 shots on target last time and have an unbeaten, clean-sheet start. Celta will create chances and probably score once. Juventus have more quality in the final third and should edge it.

Our predicted scoreCelta Vigo 1–2 JuventusFinal score 1–2✓ Score right
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Correct score 1-2

Celta averaged 12 corners and five shots on target in defeat, so they will find the net at home. Juventus put seven of 11 shots on target against NEC. A 2-1 away win fits both profiles. It is a long-shot market, so the price at 17/2 is the draw.

TIP 02 · Over 2.5 goals✓ Hit

Over 2.5 goals

Juventus' only game this season cleared 4.5 goals. Celta's cleared 0.5 for the opposition only. Celta's expected goals of 1.17 plus Juventus' attacking output points to three or more. The risk is a cautious Juventus away from home. At 11/10 it is a fair price.

TIP 03 · Both teams to score✓ Hit

Both teams to score

Celta generated 19 shots in Cyprus and have only goals, not chances, missing. Juventus have kept one clean sheet in one game, which is a tiny sample. Celta's home crowd and attack should find one goal. The risk is Juventus' defensive shape, and 5/6 is short.

TIP 04 · Anytime goalscorer

R. Kolo Muani to score

Kolo Muani is the only striker in the Juventus squad listed as a recognised number nine for this XI. He should lead the line against a Celta defence that conceded late in Cyprus. The price is around 8/5.

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Juventus or the draw

Celta have no win and no goals this season. Juventus have won their only game by five. Away or draw covers a narrow Celta lead being cancelled out. The risk is a Celta win from set pieces, where they had 12 corners last time. At about 2/5 it is a safe base.

Build the Celta Vigo v Juventus bet

BetFootball Builder · 3 Legs
Juventus to win
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Match result
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Juventus are the anchor of the bet. They are the better side and have a clean sheet and a 5-0 win from their only game. The other two legs assume Celta score once.

Both teams to score
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Both teams to score
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This sits alongside the away win because Celta's chance creation makes a goal at home likely. It also fits a 2-1 away win.

R. Kolo Muani to score
Anytime goalscorer
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Kolo Muani gives the builder a Juventus scorer that does not depend on the result or on Celta scoring. His goal would help the win leg without voiding the BTTS leg.