Valencia vs Celta Vigo: La Liga Clash at Mestalla

Valencia welcome Celta Vigo to Estadio de Mestalla on 5 April 2026 in a mid-table La Liga clash that still carries real stakes. Valencia sit 13th on 35 points after 29 matches, with a negative goal difference (-10) but a solid home record: 6 wins, 5 draws and just 3 defeats, scoring 19 and conceding 15 at Mestalla. Their overall form is streaky (WLWWL), yet home remains their safety net.

Celta arrive in better league shape. The Galicians are 7th with 41 points from 29 games, boasting a +6 goal difference and an impressive away return: 6 wins, 6 draws and only 2 losses on the road, with 18 scored and 14 conceded. Their recent form (LDLWW) hints at an upturn.

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head momentum, however, tilts towards Celta: in the last four La Liga meetings they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, including January’s emphatic 4-1 home victory and a 3-1 win last August. Valencia did edge the last Mestalla league encounter 2-1 in 2025.

Team News

Team news is significant. Valencia are without J. Agirrezabala, J. Copete, M. Diakhaby and D. Foulquier, while Celta miss Iago Aspas, M. Roman, C. Starfelt and M. Vecino.

Key Men

Key men: Celta’s Borja Iglesias (11 goals in 26 league games) leads their line, while Hugo Duro (9 in 28) is Valencia’s main threat.

Verdict

Celta’s stronger season and excellent away record make them slight favourites, but Valencia’s home resilience suggests a tight, possibly high-intensity contest.