7M - La Liga Preview: Celta Vigo vs Levante - prediction, team news, lineups

Celta Vigo welcomes Levante to the Estadio de Balaídos this Tuesday for a crucial La Liga match as the 2025–26 season enters its final stages. With both sides looking to solidify their positions in the table, this Matchday 36 encounter carries significant weight for the visitors' survival hopes and the hosts' mid-table standing. 

Recent Form and Match Records

Celta Vigo enters this fixture following a string of inconsistent results. Their recent form has seen a mix of narrow victories and frustrating draws, highlighting a struggle to maintain momentum during a period of fixture congestion. Meanwhile, Levante travels to Vigo on the back of a gritty defensive performance in their last outing, though their overall away record this season remains a concern for the coaching staff.

Offensive and Defensive Highlights

The offensive burden for Celta Vigo continues to rest on their experienced forward line, which has shown flashes of brilliance but occasionally lacks clinical finishing. Defensively, the Sky Blues have been susceptible to counter-attacks, a weakness Levante will aim to exploit. Conversely, Levante has struggled for goals throughout the campaign, often relying on set-pieces to break the deadlock. However, their defensive unit has shown improved organization in recent weeks, making them a difficult side to break down when they sit deep.

Fixture Congestion and Team News

With three games scheduled in just over a week, both managers are expected to rotate their squads. Celta Vigo remains without a few long-term absentees due to muscle injuries, though they may see the return of a key midfielder to the starting XI. Levante faces their own selection headaches, with fatigue becoming a factor for their smaller squad. Several players are undergoing late fitness tests to determine their availability for the trip north.

Predicted Lineups

Celta Vigo: Guaita; Mingueza, Starfelt, Dominguez, Alvarez; Beltran, Rodriguez, Jailson; Aspas, Douvikas, Swedberg.
Levante: Fernandez; Capa, Postigo, Munoz, Valle; Martinez, Rey, Kocho, Brugue; Gomez, Bouldini.

Prediction: Celta Vigo 1-0 Levante

Given Celta Vigo's home advantage and Levante's struggles on the road, the hosts are favorites to take all three points in what is expected to be a tight, low-scoring affair.