Salamanca CF UDS vs Celta Vigo Preview: Hosts Chase Copa del Rey Upset Against Out-of-Form Visitors. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Both Teams To Score is backed by Celta's strong Copa del Rey scoring record and Salamanca's recent scoring and conceding averages. Despite Celta's league struggles, their cup history and Salamanca's defensive vulnerability create a credible scenario for goals at both ends in this knockout tie. Defensive absences for Celta add to the hosts' scoring chances.
The 1-2 scoreline balances Celta's cup scoring record and away goal limits with Salamanca's recent form and defensive concessions. The hosts' 1.4 goals scored and Celta's 1.2 goals conceded per game support a close but decisive win for Celta. Celta's recent low scoring poses a risk to this exact outcome.
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REGISTER FREE & UNLOCK TIP →Already registered? Log in18+ · Historical results only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Betting involves risk.Salamanca CF UDS welcome Celta Vigo to Pistas del Helmántico on Friday, November 13, with a place in the second round of the Copa del Rey at stake.
Salamanca CF UDS vs Celta Vigo — bet365 Market Snapshot
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Celta's cup experience and form give them an edge over Salamanca.
Celta's cup experience and form give them an edge over Salamanca.
Both teams have recent scoring and conceding records supporting goals at both ends.
Celta's cup scoring and Salamanca's defensive record suggest a close 1-2 result.
Three Punchy Stats
- 7-0: Celta's winning margin against Salamanca in their previous Copa del Rey meeting in December 2024.
- 19 in 20: Celta have scored in 19 of their last 20 Copa del Rey fixtures.
- 18 in 20: Celta's previous 20 cup matches have produced a first-half goal on 18 occasions.
Goals Scored in Last Five Matches
Recent attacking records for Salamanca CF UDS and Celta Vigo are shown below.
Clean Sheets in Last Five Matches
Recent defensive records for Salamanca CF UDS and Celta Vigo are shown below.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm local time.
The fourth-tier hosts enter the contest with consecutive victories behind them, while Celta have gone four matches without a win. That contrast offers Salamanca encouragement, although the visitors' superior standing and emphatic victory in the clubs' previous meeting underline the scale of the challenge.
Salamanca CF UDS: Muniain's Side Finding Momentum
Former Athletic Bilbao forward Iker Muniain faces a significant test as Salamanca manager, with his side attempting to reach the Copa del Rey second round for only the second time in their history.
Salamanca earned promotion from the fifth tier in 2023-24 and have remained in the fourth division since. They currently sit second in their Segunda Federación group, level on points with leaders Numancia.
Their recent performances suggest an improvement at an important moment. A 3-1 away victory over Real Ávila on November 8 followed a 1-0 home success against Gimnastia Segoviana, giving Salamanca consecutive wins after a difficult spell.
Across their previous five fixtures, the hosts have registered two victories, one draw and two defeats, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match.
Those figures highlight a side capable of creating opportunities but not consistently secure defensively. Against top-flight opposition, maintaining organisation without sacrificing attacking ambition will be particularly important.
Salamanca also have painful memories of their previous encounter with Celta, having suffered a 7-0 Copa del Rey defeat in December 2024. Muniain will hope improved confidence and home advantage can help produce a more competitive contest.
Celta Vigo: Scoring Problems Threaten Cup Progress
Claudio Giraldez's Celta arrive following a frustrating 0-0 draw against Levante, which extended their winless sequence to four matches.
The visitors have recorded one victory, two draws and two defeats across their last five outings, averaging just 0.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Their attacking struggles have contributed to an inconsistent campaign. Celta occupy 11th place in La Liga with 13 points from 12 matches, while their Europa League campaign has produced three points from four fixtures.
However, their Copa del Rey scoring record offers encouragement.
Celta have found the net in 19 of their previous 20 matches in the competition, while 19 of those encounters have featured at least two goals.
That attacking consistency contrasts sharply with their recent league performances, suggesting their cup history provides a stronger indication of scoring potential than their immediate form alone.
Away from home, though, Celta have produced relatively restrained scorelines. Each of their last 12 away fixtures has finished with fewer than four goals, indicating that an open, high-scoring encounter is far from inevitable.
Team News and Tactical Outlook
Salamanca are expected to have Larry Opara leading their attack, supported by William Pena and Oscar Leon. The latter has scored twice in 10 appearances this season.
Muniain has no reported injury concerns and could therefore field his strongest available side.
Celta face greater selection difficulties. Sebastian Caceres is unavailable through international commitments, while Borja Iglesias, Carl Starfelt, Jones El Abdellaoui, Alvaro Nunez and Miguel Roman are sidelined by injuries.
Ilaix Moriba, however, is available after withdrawing from Guinea's squad.
The opening period could prove especially significant. At least one first-half goal has been scored in 18 of Celta's previous 20 Copa del Rey matches.
Salamanca's recent confidence could encourage an assertive start, but Celta's technical advantage makes defensive discipline essential for the hosts.
Salamanca CF UDS vs Celta Vigo Prediction
Salamanca's improved form and Celta's attacking difficulties make this a potentially awkward assignment for the visitors.
Nevertheless, Celta's strong cup scoring record suggests they possess the attacking quality to trouble Muniain's side despite their recent struggles.
The prediction is over 0.5 first-half goals, with BetMines assigning that outcome an 80% probability.
📊 Market Explainer
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Selection: Both Teams To Score YES. Both teams must score at least once during normal time. The match winner does not matter; the selection is settled only by whether each side finds the net.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Salamanca CF UDS vs Celta Vigo 1-2. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: Both Teams To Score YES @ 21/20
The foundation for expecting goals at both ends rests on the contrast between Celta Vigo’s historic consistency in this competition and Salamanca’s recent output. Celta boast a remarkable record of finding the net in 19 of their previous 20 Copa del Rey fixtures, providing strong evidence that their current La Liga scoring struggles are often left behind in cup football. That long-term reliability is reinforced by the fact that 19 of those 20 matches featured at least two goals, establishing a clear pattern of open knockout fixtures.
While the visitors have averaged just 0.6 goals across their last five matches in all competitions, they face a fourth-tier side averaging 1.4 goals conceded over the exact same period. However, Salamanca are not simply passive opponents. The hosts arrive with consecutive victories, averaging 1.4 goals scored over their last five outings. Celta’s own defensive record—conceding 1.2 goals per match in their recent five-game sample—creates a credible avenue for the lower-division side to breach their defence. With Celta managing multiple defensive absences, including Carl Starfelt and Sebastian Caceres, Salamanca’s attack, featuring Oscar Leon who has two goals in 10 appearances, has a statistical basis for finding opportunities.
The strongest case against this selection is Celta’s immediate scoring drought, highlighted by their 0-0 draw against Levante and a four-match winless sequence. If their league struggles bleed directly into this tie, they may fail to exploit Salamanca’s defensive gaps. Nevertheless, the combination of Celta’s long-term cup scoring reliability and Salamanca’s dual capacity to both score and concede 1.4 goals per game recently makes the Both Teams To Score selection a logical angle for this fixture.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Celta Vigo have scored in 19 of their last 20 Copa del Rey fixtures.
- Salamanca have averaged 1.4 goals scored across their previous five matches.
- Celta have conceded 1.2 goals per game over their recent five-match sequence.
Risk Factor: Celta Vigo have averaged just 0.6 goals scored across their last five matches, risking a failure to score.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Found the net in 19 of their last 20 Copa del Rey fixtures.
Averaging 1.4 goals conceded over last five matches across all competitions.
⚔️ Pick 2: Salamanca CF UDS vs Celta Vigo 1-2 @ 17/2
This specific scoreline balances Celta Vigo’s technical superiority and established cup scoring record with their recent away goal restrictions. The visitors’ history of scoring in 19 of their last 20 Copa del Rey matches, combined with their 7-0 victory in the previous meeting, supports their capacity to score at least twice against a fourth-tier side.
To justify exactly two Celta goals, we must look at their broader away trends. Each of their last 12 away fixtures has finished with fewer than four total goals, indicating that a repeat of that 7-0 blowout is highly unlikely. Salamanca’s recent form also supports a tighter contest; they sit second in their Segunda Federación group and have conceded 1.4 goals per match over their last five, suggesting they are permeable but not entirely collapsing. For Salamanca’s single goal, the evidence stems from their own attacking output—averaging 1.4 goals scored recently—and Celta’s defensive record of 1.2 goals conceded over their last five matches. Against a Celta side missing several defensive options, the hosts have a clear numerical path to getting on the scoresheet.
The risk to a 1-2 selection lies primarily in Celta’s immediate attacking form. Having averaged just 0.6 goals recently, they may struggle to reach the required two-goal threshold, or their top-flight quality could simply result in a clean sheet against lower-tier opposition. However, the exact 1-2 scoreline correctly synthesises Celta’s historical cup goals, their current away goal cap, and Salamanca’s consistent 1.4 goals scored and conceded rate.
Risk Factor: Celta's recent 0.6 goals average may limit their ability to score two goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What must happen for Both Teams To Score to win?
Both Salamanca and Celta Vigo must score at least one goal in regular time.
How is the Correct Score market settled?
The final score must be exactly 1-2 to Celta Vigo after 90 minutes plus stoppage time.
Why is Both Teams To Score a credible pick?
Salamanca average 1.4 goals scored and Celta concede 1.2 goals per game recently.
What is Celta Vigo's recent scoring form?
Celta have averaged just 0.6 goals scored across their last five matches.
Does Celta's cup scoring differ from league form?
Yes, they scored in 19 of their last 20 Copa del Rey matches despite league struggles.
Are any key players missing for this match?
Yes, Celta miss several players including Sebastian Caceres and Borja Iglesias due to injury or duty.
