Celta Vigo vs Elche
Celta Vigo
Elche
Celta Vigo 3–1 Elche
Celta Vigo delivered a convincing 3-1 victory over Elche at home, a result that aligned closely with the pre-match model which gave them a 45.6% win probability. The result reflects the structural gap between a mid-table side with genuine attacking output and a visiting team sitting in the relegation zone with serious underlying problems.
Celta Vigo picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Celta Vigo end of the standings.
Celta Vigo 3-1 Elche: Comfortable Home Win Backed by Pre-Match Model Probability
Celta Vigo delivered a convincing 3-1 victory over Elche at home, a result that aligned closely with the pre-match model which gave them a 45.6% win probability. The result reflects the structural gap between a mid-table side with genuine attacking output and a visiting team sitting in the relegation zone with serious underlying problems.
Read full report →- 14'assist: Javi Rueda
- 28'Foul
- 30'assist: Ferran Jutglà
- 41'Foul
- 46'off: Javi Rueda
- 58'off: David Affengruber
- 58'off: Gonzalo Villar
- 63'off: Iago Aspas
- 69'off: Adrià Pedrosa
- 69'
- 71'off: Hugo Álvarez
- 71'off: Ferran Jutglà
- 77'off: Marc Aguado
- 78'off: Álvaro Núñez
- 82'Right foot shot
- 83'Foul
- 85'assist: Williot Swedberg
How the result affects the La Liga standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 86 |
| 3 |  Villarreal | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 72 |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 69 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 60 |
| 6 | Celta Vigo | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 7 |  Getafe | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 51 |
| 8 |  Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 50 |
What was the final score of Celta Vigo vs Elche?
The match finished 3-1 to Celta Vigo.
Who won Celta Vigo vs Elche?
Celta Vigo won the match 3-1.
When did Celta Vigo vs Elche take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 3 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Celta Vigo defeated Elche 3-1 at Abanca-Balaídos in La Liga. Our model backed a Celta Vigo win at 46% probability, and the pick landed. Both sides had entered the match with perfect both-teams-to-score records across their last five outings, though Celta's recent form showed just one loss in that stretch while Elche managed one win. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Celta sit sixth, eight points clear of the relegation zone but bleeding form badly. Elche occupy 14th, five points above the drop, yet their recent trajectory is sharply upward. This May fixture carries survival implications for Elche; Celta must arrest a five-game losing streak. Both sides show 100% BTTS likelihood per our model, suggesting attacking intent despite defensive vulnerabilities.
Celta Vigo v Elche · La Liga · 03/05/2026, 13:00:00