Valencia vs Celta Vigo prediction

THE FORECAST

It is the opening round of La Liga 2026-27, which means there is no current form data available and both teams are on 0 points. Valencia is dealing with a significant number of injuries (Canós, Copete, Foulquier, López, Marí, Rioja) and after a difficult transfer summer with many departures has a largely new and untested squad, which greatly reduces the home advantage bonus. Celta Vigo has also undergone considerable changes in the summer but has a recognizable basic structure with new signings such as Galán, Dotor and Núñez, and the heat (24-29°C) is not a particular concern for either team; slight away advantage for Celta based on relatively better availability.