Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo prediction 03.09.2026 | La Liga
Real Sociedad
Kick off:
Date:
Celta Vigo
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2.04
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3.70
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3.91
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- Competition: La Liga
- Date: 3rd September 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Reale Arena
Real Sociedad host Celta Vigo this Thursday under the Anoeta lights. While the hosts command the historical head-to-head record, recent encounters have turned into a fierce, unpredictable battlefield. Nobody can forget Celta’s stunning 1-0 smash-and-grab victory here in 2025, proving they love playing the spoiler. Real Sociedad exacted revenge with a dominant 3-1 win in January, but past stats won't win this tactical war. Expect high intensity from the first whistle. Celta arrive ready to disrupt the status quo, while the Txuri-Urdin demand nothing less than total home dominance.
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Real Sociedad
3 : 1
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
1 : 1
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Real Sociedad
0 : 1
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
2 : 0
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
1 : 2
Real Sociedad
Copa Del Rey
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Celta Vigo
0 : 1
Real Sociedad
La Liga
Real Sociedad has really had the upper hand against Celta Vigo lately. Out of their last ten matches, they’ve won five, Celta only managed two, and the other three ended in draws. In their most recent game, Real Sociedad came out on top with a 3-1 win. On average, these meetings produced just over two goals per match.
Real Sociedad team overview
Real Sociedad enters this one on the back of a crucial 2-1 home victory over Espanyol. The Txuri-Urdin desperately needed that breather.
Pellegrino Matarazzo’s men had a rough start, suffering consecutive away losses to Real Betis and Real Madrid. Honestly, they've been incredibly slow out of the blocks this year, sitting on just three points from three games. It follows a mediocre 10th-place finish last season.
However, their form at the Anoeta remains a different story. They are currently protecting a solid home environment where they suffered only one defeat in their last three home encounters.
Orri Óskarsson is the key man carrying their hopes up top, having already registered an important match-winning goal in their last fixture. In terms of team news, Álvaro Odriozola remains a notable absentee due to a long-term cruciate ligament tear.
Last matches of Real Sociedad
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Real Sociedad
2 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Real Madrid
4 : 1
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Real Betis
1 : 0
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Chelsea
3 : 1
Real Sociedad
Club Friendlies 1
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FC Koln
2 : 1
Real Sociedad
Club Friendlies 3
Real Sociedad lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Álex Remiro
Defenders
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18
Hamari Traoré
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5
Igor Zubeldia
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4
Jon Pacheco
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3
Aihen Muñoz
Midfielders
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6
Martín Zubimendi
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24
Luka Sučić
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17
Sergio Gómez
Forwards
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14
Takefusa Kubo
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9
Orri Óskarsson
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10
Mikel Oyarzabal
Celta Vigo team overview
Celta Vigo prepares for this one on the back of a disappointing 2-0 home loss to Athletic Club. The Sky Blues have really struggled to find their rhythm lately.
Claudio Giráldez's men enjoy a highly fluid system, but they've looked toothless early on. They have secured just a single point from their opening three La Liga fixtures, following a scoreless draw against Valencia and a 2-1 defeat to Osasuna.
It is quite a contrast to their brilliant sixth-place finish last season. Their away form offers a tiny glimmer of hope, though. They are currently clinging to a three-match unbeaten run on the road.
Iago Aspas remains their heartbeat. He has already contributed one goal in their opening matches. Celta Vigo welcomes back veteran former Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso. He has fully served his one-match suspension following a direct red card.
Last matches of Celta Vigo
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Celta Vigo
0 : 2
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
1 : 2
Osasuna
La Liga
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Valencia
0 : 0
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Napoli
1 : 1
Celta Vigo
Club Friendlies 3
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Sassuolo
1 : 4
Celta Vigo
Club Friendlies 3
Celta Vigo lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Iván Villar
Defenders
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2
Carl Starfelt
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22
Javier Manquillo
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20
Marcos Alonso
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3
Oscar Mingueza
Midfielders
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8
Fran Beltrán
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6
Ilaix Moriba
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19
Williot Swedberg
Forwards
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10
Iago Aspas
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9
Borja Iglesias
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11
Anastasios Douvikas
Prediction
Both teams could use a fresh start. I don’t see either side dominating. These front lines just aren’t clicking right now. It’s probably going to feel like a tense chess match, one wrong step shifts everything. Real Sociedad should come out strong on their own turf, but Celta’s got this stubborn way of stealing points when you least expect it. Honestly, I’m going with a tight 1-1 draw.
Three reasons we expect under 2.5 goals in this game
- Six of the last seven meetings between Sociedad and Celta Vigo finished with under 2.5 goals.
- Four of the last five league games of Celta Vigo ended with under 2.5 goals.
- Real Sociedad have averaged just one goal per game in the league this season.
Main prediction Real Sociedad - Celta Vigo
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
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1.98
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo standings in La Liga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 - 2 | +10 | 9 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 - 2 | +8 | 9 |
| 3 | Atlético de Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 - 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 4 | Deportivo Alavés | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 7 |
| 5 | Osasuna | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 7 |
| 6 | Sevilla | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 6 |
| 7 | Real Betis | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 6 |
| 8 | Deportivo A Coruña | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 9 | Racing Santander | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Levante | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Espanyol | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 3 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 13 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 14 | Getafe | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 - 4 | -3 | 3 |
| 15 | Villarreal | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 | Valencia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 - 4 | -3 | 1 |
| 17 | Celta de Vigo | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 - 4 | -3 | 1 |
| 18 | Rayo Vallecano | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 1 |
| 19 | Elche | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 9 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 | Málaga | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 - 7 | -6 | 1 |