Our Lyon vs Celta Vigo Prediction: 2-1
Lyon vs Celta Vigo in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday March 19, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Lyon vs Celta Vigo prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lyon's Last Match – Le Havre vs Lyon
Lyon will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 France Ligue 1 share of the spoils with Le Havre on March 15. In that match, Lyon recorded 65% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Le Havre | 35% | 9 (3) | 0.74 | 22 |
 Lyon | 65% | 12 (4) | 1.05 | 62 |
Celta Vigo's Last Match – Real Betis vs Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Spain La Liga draw against Real Betis on March 15. In that match, Celta Vigo controlled 48% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Betis | 52% | 13 (6) | 1.02 | 62 |
 Celta Vigo | 48% | 8 (3) | 0.56 | 36 |
Lyon vs Celta Vigo Stats
Key Stats
| Lyon | Celta Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.37 | Attacking Strength | 1.5 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lyon are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Celta Vigo average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Lyon 13-10
Celta Vigo 13-10
What are the odds for this match?
Lyon to win: @2
Draw: @3.4
Celta Vigo to win: @3.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85