La Liga Regular Season - 28

Real Betis vs NS Celta Vigo

Estadio de La Cartuja

Match Preview

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Futmetrix Verdict
76
Real Betis
vs
Celta Vigo
Sun, Mar 15 • 17:30 Español
⚡ Form 57
⚖️ Balance 92
🏆 Stakes 56
⭐ Stars 71
High-stakes battle for European qualification.

A True European Six-Pointer

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. Real Betis and Celta Vigo clash with only three points separating them in a crucial battle that could define their continental ambitions.

The Setup

March 15, 2026, brings a crunch match to Estadio de La Cartuja. Real Betis sit fifth, nervously looking over their shoulders at a Celta Vigo side just one place and three points behind them. The Balance rating here is off the charts, signalling two incredibly evenly matched sides with everything to play for. A solid Form rating hints at goals, backed by a combined average of over three goals per game this season. The Stakes could not be higher in this classic six-pointer, while the Stars on display mean individual brilliance could ultimately settle the tie.

Key Battle

Antony against Borja Iglesias is the narrative to watch. Antony orchestrates the home side's attacks and has been highly productive recently. On the flip side, Iglesias provides the focal point for Celta's forward line, turning half-chances into genuine threats against a vulnerable defensive setup.

Our Prediction

We expect a thrilling 2-2 draw. Betis will look to control the tempo early on, but Celta's lethal transitions will tear through the high line, resulting in an end-to-end spectacle.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Absolutely. With direct European qualification on the line, the intensity and attacking intent will make this a compelling watch.

What's the predicted outcome?

A high-scoring draw. Both sides possess the firepower to exploit defensive gaps but lack the defensive solidity to secure a clean sheet.

Where are Real Betis and Celta Vigo in the league table?

Betis sit fifth with 43 points, maintaining a slender three-point advantage over sixth-placed Celta.

What is Real Betis's current form?

They are gathering momentum at the right time, recording two consecutive wins in their recent LDDWW run.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Borja Iglesias of Celta Vigo is flying right now, netting 3 goals in his last 4 matches and earning a 6.8 average rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/02/2025 Celta Vigo 3 - 2 Real Betis La Liga Estadio Abanca-Balaídos
10/11/2024 Real Betis 2 - 2 Celta Vigo La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
12/04/2024 Real Betis 2 - 1 Celta Vigo La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
03/01/2024 Celta Vigo 2 - 1 Real Betis La Liga Estadio Abanca-Balaídos
04/02/2023 Real Betis 3 - 4 Celta Vigo La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
02/10/2022 Celta Vigo 1 - 0 Real Betis La Liga Abanca-Balaídos
20/03/2022 Celta Vigo 0 - 0 Real Betis La Liga Abanca-Balaídos
02/01/2022 Real Betis 0 - 2 Celta Vigo La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
22/05/2021 Celta Vigo 2 - 3 Real Betis La Liga Abanca-Balaídos
08/02/2025
La Liga Estadio Abanca-Balaídos
10/11/2024
La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
12/04/2024
La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
03/01/2024
La Liga Estadio Abanca-Balaídos
04/02/2023
La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
02/10/2022
La Liga Abanca-Balaídos
20/03/2022
La Liga Abanca-Balaídos
02/01/2022
La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
22/05/2021
La Liga Abanca-Balaídos
Real Betis Win
Celta Vigo Win
Draw

Season Statistics

5
League Position
6
43
Points
40
42
Goals Scored
36
32
Goals Conceded
28

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 27 67 72 26 +46 WAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)WBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)LGirona 2 - 1 Barcelona (16-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca (07-02-2026)
2 Real Madrid 27 63 56 23 +33 WCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid (06-03-2026)LReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-02-2026)WValencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid (08-02-2026)
3 Atletico Madrid 27 54 46 25 +21 WAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad (07-03-2026)WOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)WAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (15-02-2026)LAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis (08-02-2026)
4 Villarreal 27 54 50 32 +18 WVillarreal 2 - 1 Elche (08-03-2026)LBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)WLevante 0 - 1 Villarreal (18-02-2026)LGetafe 2 - 1 Villarreal (14-02-2026)
5 Real Betis 27 43 42 34 +8 LGetafe 2 - 0 Real Betis (08-03-2026)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)WMallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis (15-02-2026)WAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis (08-02-2026)
6 Celta Vigo 27 40 37 30 +7 LCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid (06-03-2026)WGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)WCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (14-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna (06-02-2026)
7 Espanyol 26 36 33 39 -6 DEspanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo (09-03-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (14-02-2026)LVillarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol (09-02-2026)
8 Real Sociedad 27 35 40 41 -1 LAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad (07-03-2026)WMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-02-2026)WReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche (07-02-2026)
9 Getafe 27 35 23 29 -6 WGetafe 2 - 0 Real Betis (08-03-2026)WReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)WGetafe 2 - 1 Villarreal (14-02-2026)WAlaves 0 - 2 Getafe (08-02-2026)
10 Athletic Club 27 35 30 37 -7 LAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)WAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)WOviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club (15-02-2026)WAthletic Club 4 - 2 Levante (08-02-2026)
11 Osasuna 27 34 32 32 0 DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)WOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Osasuna (13-02-2026)WCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna (06-02-2026)
12 Valencia 27 32 30 41 -11 WValencia 3 - 2 Alaves (08-03-2026)WValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)WLevante 0 - 2 Valencia (15-02-2026)LValencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid (08-02-2026)
13 Rayo Vallecano 27 31 27 33 -6 DSevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (08-03-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (15-02-2026)
14 Sevilla 27 31 35 42 -7 DSevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (08-03-2026)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)WGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Alaves (14-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Girona (08-02-2026)
15 Girona 27 31 28 43 -15 DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)LGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)WGirona 2 - 1 Barcelona (16-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Girona (08-02-2026)
16 Alaves 27 27 25 37 -12 LValencia 3 - 2 Alaves (08-03-2026)LLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Alaves (14-02-2026)LAlaves 0 - 2 Getafe (08-02-2026)
17 Elche 27 26 35 41 -6 LVillarreal 2 - 1 Elche (08-03-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Osasuna (13-02-2026)LReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche (07-02-2026)
18 Mallorca 27 25 31 44 -13 DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)LMallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis (15-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca (07-02-2026)
19 Levante 27 22 29 45 -16 DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)WLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)LLevante 0 - 1 Villarreal (18-02-2026)LLevante 0 - 2 Valencia (15-02-2026)
20 Oviedo 26 17 16 43 -27 DEspanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo (09-03-2026)LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)LOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)LOviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club (15-02-2026)