Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas Predictions

Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas predictions for this La Liga clash. Celta Vigo seek a third consecutive La Liga win as they face struggling Las Palmas, who are battling relegation, in a crucial Monday night encounter with contrasting ambitions. Our betting tips suggest the hosts will edge a high-scoring contest.

La Liga | Mar 31, 2025 at 8pm UK at Estadio de Balaidos

Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas Predictions

Can Celta Keep Their European Dream Alive or Will Las Palmas Pull Off the Unthinkable?

• Celta’s Leaky Fortress: Despite strong home form, Celta Vigo have only kept four clean sheets in 14 home matches this season, pointing to defensive vulnerability.
• Las Palmas Punch Above Their Weight on the Road: The relegation candidates have scored in 10 of their 14 away games, often managing a goal even in defeat.
• The BTTS Trend is Hard to Ignore: Both teams have scored in 12 of the last 13 clashes between these sides, and that run looks set to continue this Monday.

Best Bet for Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas

The Monday night lights will shine over Balaídos with a fair bit of tension in the air, as Celta Vigo welcome relegation-threatened Las Palmas in a fixture that could define the paths of both sides for the rest of the season. It’s not just another game — it’s a clash between two teams sprinting in opposite directions. Celta, who seemed destined for another forgettable season not too long ago, now sit ninth in La Liga and are daring to dream about European nights. With momentum firmly behind them, they’ve got the scent of sixth-placed Real Betis in their nostrils, just five points away.

Meanwhile, things are looking increasingly desperate for Las Palmas. Rooted in 19th place and two points adrift of safety, they haven’t tasted victory since December. A run of ten league matches without a win has pulled them deeper into the quicksand of relegation, and unless they find something spectacular soon, time will run out. The visitors do, however, still possess dangerous individuals, especially in attack — though whether that will be enough in hostile Galician territory remains to be seen.

Best Bet: Both Teams to Score – Yes

The most compelling angle here lies not in who wins or loses, but in the net-shaking department. Both sides are practically inviting goals at either end lately, and while there’s little certainty in football, this feels as close as it gets.

Celta are flying high with back-to-back wins and a six-game unbeaten streak. Their home form has been particularly solid — 29 points collected from 14 home fixtures — but that doesn’t mean they’re watertight at the back. They’ve kept only four clean sheets at Balaídos all season, and even that might flatter them slightly given the quality of opposition in some of those matches.

It’s not just about their defensive fragility, though. Celta have found a healthy balance in attack. Claudio Giráldez’s trio of Iago Aspas, Borja Iglesias and Alfon Gonzalez started together against Real Valladolid and are expected to lead the line again. Supported by a midfield that includes Hugo Sotelo and Fran Beltrán, the Sky Blues have built a side that both creates and converts — evidenced by having one of La Liga’s better shot conversion rates.

Now here’s the kicker: Las Palmas, despite sitting near the bottom, have been surprisingly handy in front of goal on the road. They’ve managed to score in 10 of their 14 away games, and that’s no small feat considering their struggles elsewhere. Fabio Silva and Sandro Ramirez have both hit the eight-goal mark, which, let’s be honest, is a remarkable achievement for players in a side staring relegation in the face. And although their backline is leaky — 47 goals conceded so far — they often find a way to nick one at the other end.

Both teams have scored in four of Las Palmas’ last five away matches, while three of Celta’s last four league games at home have also seen both sides on the scoresheet. Add to that the fact that 12 of the last 13 meetings between these two have ended in BTTS landing, and it really starts to feel like one of those bets that stares you in the face.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:
“With Celta’s attacking strength and Las Palmas’ desperation for points, there’s just too much going on here not to expect goals at both ends. This game screams ‘both teams to score’ – and the numbers back it all the way.” – John Pentin

So, for punters looking for value, this feels like a smart move in a match where structure might give way to urgency and chaos.

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Correct Score Prediction: Celta Vigo 2-1 Las Palmas

The form guide, the quality gap, and the home advantage all suggest Celta will edge this, but it won’t be a walk in the park. A 2-1 victory for the home side seems the most logical outcome when you factor in how often both teams find the net, and how rarely Las Palmas keep it out.

Celta have already beaten Las Palmas twice in their last two meetings, including a 4-1 hammering in this fixture last season. But don’t expect a repeat of that margin. This Las Palmas side, for all their flaws, tend to keep things tight — not necessarily by design, but because they struggle to score more than once themselves. A single goal from either Silva or Ramirez wouldn’t be surprising, but shutting out a Celta team in this form? That’s wishful thinking.

With Aspas and Iglesias in the mix, and the midfield supplying well, Celta should have just enough quality to see off their struggling visitors by a narrow but deserved margin.

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