Celta vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 5 November 2026

📊 Celta de Vigo and Union Saint-Gilloise have never met in a competitive match. The upcoming game will be Celta de Vigo’s first encounter with the Belgian club, who have become regulars in European competition in recent years.

Celta de Vigo have been inconsistent in front of goal. They have scored no more than once in nine of their 11 La Liga matches. Even in the Europa League, where they have faced opponents of varying quality, they have managed just three goals in three games. One emphatic win over Racing has not changed the bigger picture: the Spanish side struggle to break down defences consistently.

Union Saint-Gilloise have been more solid at the back. They have kept two clean sheets in Europe this season, with Real Sociedad the only side to score against them. Celta de Vigo’s selection problems further limit the hosts’ attacking options, and the visitors are well placed to contain them. Bet: Celta de Vigo under 1.5 team goals at odds of 1.80.*

Celta de Vigo rarely keep opponents under sustained pressure from corners. The Galicians have won just 33 corners in 11 league matches. What’s more, each of their last seven matches has featured no more than nine corners in total.

Union Saint-Gilloise are not the sort of opponents to spend the entire match sitting back. The Belgian side can win the ball and move it quickly into the opposition half, preventing attacks from turning into prolonged spells of pressure on their goal. This could therefore be a match with plenty of shots but relatively few corners. Our pick: under 9.5 total corners at odds of 1.52.*

Celta de Vigo have received just three yellow cards in three Europa League matches this season, averaging one per game. The Galicians were not booked at all away to Celtic, despite the Scottish side picking up four yellows. Celta do not tend to respond to difficulties on the pitch by repeatedly committing fouls.

Union Saint-Gilloise have collected seven yellow cards in three European matches. The Belgian side play more physically, but their games have not become a constant stream of stoppages and confrontations. Referees showed no more than four yellow cards in two of their three matches. If both teams focus on possession and quick attacking transitions, the card count could stay low again. The pick is under 4.5 yellow cards.

*Odds are indicative and may vary between bookmakers.

⭐️ Our prediction

Celta de Vigo face a tough test. Home advantage will give the Spanish side confidence, but Union Saint-Gilloise have shown they can handle pressure from teams in stronger leagues. The Belgians do not need to dominate possession, either.

Celta de Vigo should create chances, particularly if they can force Union Saint-Gilloise to defend deeper than usual. But the hosts will struggle to deny the visitors space to attack. Union Saint-Gilloise are resilient enough to recover if they concede and dangerous enough to hit back. Correct-score prediction: 1-1. Main bet: Union Saint-Gilloise to avoid defeat.