Celta de Vigo vs Lyon predictions, Mar 12, 2026

UEFA Europa League, on Thursday,

Celta de Vigo

Lyon

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As Celta de Vigo prepares to host Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Europa League on March 12, 2026, fans can expect a closely contested encounter. Celta de Vigo comes into the match in strong form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches. Their attacking play has been clinical, showcasing a blend of creativity and precision in the final third. Defensively, they have shown resilience, which will be crucial against a skilled Lyon side.

Olympique Lyon, while having won 3 of their last 5 matches, will be looking to regain consistency. They possess a potent offense, capable of exploiting gaps in their opposition’s defense. However, their form hasn’t been as dominant as that of Celta, which could put them at a disadvantage as they aim to secure an away victory.

Bookmaker odds favor the home side slightly at 2.1 compared to Lyon’s 3.34 for an away win, reflecting a tight matchup. With our model indicating a 45.8% chance of a Celta victory, 26% for a draw, and 28.2% for a Lyon win, fans can anticipate a competitive and tactical battle. The predicted final score of 1:1 underscores the narrow probabilities at play. As the teams clash, expect a dynamic game where both sides will seek to exploit their respective strengths.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-03-06T12:52:02+00:00.

Celta
45.1%
Draw
27.1%
Lyon
27.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of UEFA Europa League Lyon: 10.29% Celta Vigo: 3.9%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.12 3.58 3.5
betsson 2.15 3.6 3.4
MarathonBet 2.19 3.64 3.54
WilliamHill 2.05 3.4 3.3
Pinnacle 2.1 3.62 3.34

Latest Results

01.03.26 Girona FC – Celta de Vigo – 1:2
26.02.26 Celta de Vigo – PAOK FC – 1:0
22.02.26 Celta de Vigo – RCD Mallorca – 2:0
19.02.26 PAOK FC – Celta de Vigo – 1:2
14.02.26 RCD Espanyol – Celta de Vigo – 2:2
05.03.26 Olympique Lyon – RC Lens – 2:3 penalties
01.03.26 Olympique Marseille – Olympique Lyon – 3:2
22.02.26 RC Strasbourg – Olympique Lyon – 3:1
15.02.26 Olympique Lyon – OGC Nice – 2:0
07.02.26 FC Nantes – Olympique Lyon – 0:1

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Celta is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Lyon has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Lyon may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Celta is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Celta won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:0.
  • Including home match between the teams, Celta won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:0.

    Latest Head To Head

    29.07.23 Celta de Vigo – Olympique Lyon – 1:0

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/16-finals

    1 Ludogorets (22) Ferencvaros (12) 0 : 2, 2 : 1
    2 Braga (6) Bye
    3 Panathinaikos (20) Plzen (14) 2 : 1, 2 : 2
    4 Betis (4) Bye
    5 Din. Zagreb (23) Genk (9) 3 : 3, 1 : 3
    6 Freiburg (7) Bye
    7 PAOK (17) Celta Vigo (16) 0 : 1, 1 : 2
    8 Lyon (1) Bye
    9 Celtic (21) Stuttgart (11) 1 : 0, 1 : 4
    10 FC Porto (5) Bye
    11 Fenerbahce (19) Nottingham (13) 2 : 1, 0 : 3
    12 Midtjylland (3) Bye
    13 Brann (24) Bologna (10) 0 : 1, 0 : 1
    14 AS Roma (8) Bye
    15 Lille (18) Crvena zvezda (15) 2 : 0, 0 : 1
    16 Aston Villa (2) Bye

    1/8-finals

    1 Ferencvaros (12) Braga (6)
    2 Panathinaikos (20) Betis (4)
    3 Genk (9) Freiburg (7)
    4 Celta Vigo (16) Lyon (1)
    5 Stuttgart (11) FC Porto (5)
    6 Nottingham (13) Midtjylland (3)
    7 Bologna (10) AS Roma (8)
    8 Lille (18) Aston Villa (2)

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    UEFA Europa League Outrights

    1. Aston Villa: 3.99 (21.05%)

    2. Lyon: 8.15 (10.29%)

    3. AS Roma: 9 (9.32%)

    4. Betis: 9.08 (9.24%)

    5. FC Porto: 10.15 (8.26%)

    6. Nottingham: 11.38 (7.37%)

    7. Bologna: 13.38 (6.27%)

    8. VfB Stuttgart: 13.38 (6.27%)

    9. Freiburg: 19.25 (4.36%)

    10. Celta Vigo: 21.5 (3.9%)

    11. Lille: 27.5 (3.05%)

    12. Braga: 29 (2.89%)

    13. Genk: 34.75 (2.41%)

    14. Ferencvaros: 42.5 (1.97%)

    15. Midtjylland: 50.25 (1.67%)

    16. Panathinaikos: 50.25 (1.67%)

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