Celta Vigo vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction 05.11.2026 | Europa League
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- Competition: UEFA EUropa League - Matchday 4
- Date: Thursday, 5th, November 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
- Venue: Estadio de Balaidos (Vigo)
Gameweek 4 of the UEFA Europa League brings forth a highly intriguing clash between two sides currently sitting at opposite poles of the standings, as Celta Vigo welcome Belgian outfit Royale Union Saint-Gilloise to the Balaídos, a visitor that has left a stunning impression over the opening three rounds to establish themselves in the upper reaches of the competition.
The current four-point margin in the table clearly tilts the scales in favor of the visitors, but historical precedents and the ever-vital home-turf factor suggest that the upcoming showdown in Galicia could turn out to be vastly more dramatic and finely balanced than the raw standings imply.
Celta Vigo team overview
Celta Vigo head into this European encounter desperate to evoke memories of last season's run to the Europa League quarter-finals, but the opening phase of their new continental campaign has been riddled with turbulence following painful setbacks against Omonia (1-0) and Juventus (2-1).
Although a hard-fought 2-1 away triumph in Glasgow against Celtic successfully reignited their push for the knockout stage, the Galician club suffered a heavy domestic blow in La Liga over the weekend, where they were dismantled 3-0 by Rayo Vallecano to once again expose a chronic lack of consistency in their game.
What perhaps concerns manager Claudio Giráldez even further is a noticeable dip in creativity within the final third, given that his side has fired blanks in back-to-back league outings, though an active four-match unbeaten home streak in La Liga offers a timely injection of optimism.
The tactical puzzle for the home side is additionally complicated by a mounting medical crisis, considering that defensive anchor Carl Starfelt, alongside Álvaro Núñez, Miguel Román, and clinical marksman Borja Iglesias, are all sidelined, which drastically restricts rotation options at both ends of the pitch.
Last matches of Celta Vigo
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Rayo Vallecano
3 : 0
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
0 : 0
Real Betis
La Liga
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Celtic
1 : 2
Celta Vigo
Europa League
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Celta Vigo
2 : 1
Alaves
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
1 : 2
Juventus
Europa League
Celta Vigo lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Ionuț Radu
Defenders
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3
Marcos Alonso
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21
Sebastián Cáceres
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20
Javi Rodríguez
Midfielders
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5
Sergio Carreira
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30
Hugo Burcio
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14
Aleix Febas
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17
Javi Rueda
Forwards
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23
Hugo Álvarez
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9
Ferran Jutglà
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10
Iago Aspas
Union Saint-Gilloise team overview
In stark contrast to their upcoming hosts, Union Saint-Gilloise arrive in Galicia riding a monumental wave of confidence, proudly holding a lofty sixth position in the Europa League standings with an impressive seven-point haul following dominant displays against Viktoria Plzen (3-0) and Hapoel Beer Sheva (4-0).
David Hubert's men are demonstrating frightening offensive consistency by finding the back of the net in each of their last 12 matches across various tournaments, while they further buoyed their spirits over the weekend by grinding out a narrow 2-1 away victory against Beveren to remain the solitary unbeaten side in the Jupiler Pro League.
What particularly pleases the Belgian representatives is their recent command of hostile territory outside the Joseph Marien Stadium, currently boasting a sequence of five consecutive away victories alongside a brilliant 13:3 goal aggregate during that spell, making it abundantly clear that they do not fear a trip to Vigo.
Nonetheless, Hubert's preparation and defensive stability have been severely disrupted by a lengthy casualty list, given that none of Kevin Mac Allister, Ondrej Kricfalusi, Rob Schoofs, Ilan Hurtevent, or Mateo Biondic will be available for selection due to respective injuries.
Last matches of Union Saint-Gilloise
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Waasland-Beveren
1 : 2
Union Saint-Gilloise
Pro League
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Union Saint-Gilloise
5 : 2
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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Union Saint-Gilloise
4 : 0
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Europa League
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Union Saint-Gilloise
3 : 0
Nijlen
Belgian Cup
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Union Saint-Gilloise
1 : 1
Real Sociedad
Europa League
Union Saint-Gilloise lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Hervé Koffi
Defenders
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6
Kamiel Van de Perre
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55
Nikki Havenaar
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29
Massiré Sylla
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4
Nohim Chibani
Midfielders
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11
Guilherme Smith
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23
Besfort Zeneli
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28
Darius Olaru
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27
Louis Patris
Forwards
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38
Relebohile Mofokeng
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13
Kevin Rodríguez
Prediction
This captivating showdown at the Balaídos sets the stage for a classic tactical collision between two teams operating with completely different momentum, where a wounded Celta side desperately hunts for stability in front of their home crowd, while a roaring Union SG land in Galicia backed by a stellar European record and a four-match winning streak.
Even though the absences of Carl Starfelt and clinical forward Borja Iglesias heavily restrict the tactical hand of home manager Claudio Giráldez, the Galician outfit will be fiercely motivated in front of their fanatical support to prove that the victory over Celtic was a genuine statement of intent rather than a brief flash in the pan.
The epicenter of this tactical battle will be located in a congested midfield engine room, where the Sky Blues must establish an unbreached blockade to restrict the creative space of Besfort Zeneli and successfully sever the supply lines feeding the clinical attacking tandem of Relebohile Mofokeng and Guilherme Smith.
Given that the Belgian club currently looks considerably more stable and tactically coherent, yet the Balaídos remains traditionally one of the most hostile venues to visit in Spain, a hard-fought draw—where efficiency and discipline take precedence over sheer possession—stands out as the most realistic scenario.
Three Reasons we expect Draw
- Throughout their last 10 outings across all competitions, Celta have ended up sharing the spoils on four occasions.
- Royale Union SG have remained completely undefeated across their previous 13 matches in all formats, carving out 10 victories in that spectacular run.
- Celta Vigo have managed to remain un-decapitated across their previous four La Liga appearances on their own Balaidos turf.
Main prediction Celta Vigo - Union Saint-Gilloise
Draw
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3.78
Celta Vigo vs Union Saint-Gilloise standings in Europa League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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| 1 | Benfica | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 - 2 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 - 0 | +8 | 9 |
| 3 | AFC Bournemouth | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 - 1 | +7 | 9 |
| 4 | Ferencvárosi | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 - 3 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 | Olympiacos F.C. | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 9 |
| 6 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 - 1 | +7 | 7 |
| 7 | Juventus | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 - 3 | +6 | 7 |
| 8 | Beşiktaş | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 - 5 | +4 | 7 |
| 9 | Sunderland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 7 |
| 10 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 11 | Omonia Nicosia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 12 | Olympique Lyonnais | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 6 | -1 | 6 |
| 13 | Rennes | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 4 |
| 16 | Sparta Praha | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 4 |
| 17 | Levski Sofia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 18 | Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 19 | Sturm Graz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 4 |
| 20 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 - 8 | -3 | 4 |
| 21 | Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 4 |
| 22 | Anderlecht | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 23 | TSG Hoffenheim | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 24 | AC Milan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 25 | Celta de Vigo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 26 | OFI | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 27 | Jagiellonia Białystok | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 3 |
| 28 | Torreense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 3 |
| 29 | Celje | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 - 7 | -5 | 1 |
| 30 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 - 6 | -5 | 1 |
| 31 | Lillestrøm | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 - 9 | -7 | 1 |
| 32 | Lech Poznań | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 - 9 | -8 | 1 |
| 33 | Viktoria Plzeň | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 - 7 | -5 | 0 |
| 34 | Olympique Marseille | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 - 6 | -5 | 0 |
| 35 | Celtic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 - 9 | -6 | 0 |
| 36 | Ararat-Armenia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 - 11 | -9 | 0 |