Matchday 5 of the 2025/26 Europa League group stage sees Ludogorets (Bulgaria) face off against Celta Vigo (Spain) on November 27 at the Ludogorets Arena in Razgrad. Ludogorets vs. Celta Vigo: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Ludogorets
The club started their Europa League campaign with an unexpected away win over Malmo (2-1), but have since suffered three consecutive defeats, dropping to 30th in the overall standings. In late October, the management changed the coach, but this move has yet to pay off: in Todor Zhivondov's debut European match, who previously led Ludogorets' reserve team, they lost to Ferencvaros 1-3. The club has failed to keep a clean sheet in nine consecutive Europa League matches. Due to frequent defensive errors in this season's tournament, the Bulgarians have conceded a total of nine goals, with only Young Boys faring worse (10).
- Ludogorets have failed to win 12 of their last 14 Europa League matches (4 draws, 8 losses).
- The team's uncompromising streak in this European competition lasts six matches (2 wins, 4 losses).
- At least two goals have been scored in each of Ludogorets' last nine Europa League games.
Predicted lineup for Ludogorets (4-3-3)
Sergio Padt – Son, Dinis Almeida, Olivier Verdon, Anton Nedyalkov – Pedro Naressi, Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Filip Kaloc – Caio Vidal, Erik Markus, Petar Stanic.
Defender Edwin Kurtulus is unavailable due to injury.
Celta Vigo
In the previous round, the team defeated Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 away, marking their third consecutive Europa League victory. Despite losing their first match against Stuttgart (1-2), Celta have risen to fourth in the standings. After their latest match, the Spaniards kept a clean sheet for the first time in eight Europa League games, while their scoring streak in this competition reached five games. Since the start of this Europa League season, Claudio Giraldez's side have scored a total of nine goals, the second-highest tally in the tournament alongside PAOK, behind only leaders Midtjylland (11 goals).
- Celta have avoided defeat in six of their last seven away Europa League matches (4 wins, 2 draws).
- At least two goals have been scored in 13 consecutive away games for the Spaniards in this European competition.
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in six of their last seven Europa League matches.
Predicted lineup for Celta Vigo (4-3-3)
Ivan Villar – Carl Starfelt, Carlos Dominguez, Javi Rodriguez, Mihailo Ristic – Fran Beltran, Miguel Roman, Iago Aspas – Younes El-Abdellaoui, Pablo Duran, Bryan Zaragoza.
Due to injuries, defender Carlos Dominguez and midfielder Hugo Alvarez will not be available. Midfielder Williot Swedberg is doubtful for the match.
Referee
Bálazs Berke (Hungary)
Matches – 9 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 30;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 33%.
Ludogorets vs. Celta Vigo: Match Prediction
At the halfway mark of the Europa League group stage, Ludogorets find themselves in the lower half of the table, mainly due to poor defensive performances. The team has yet to keep a clean sheet, conceding in nine consecutive matches in this tournament. However, it's worth noting that regardless of the outcome, Ludogorets rarely finish a match without scoring. As a result, both teams have scored in six of Ludogorets' last seven Europa League matches.
Celta have scored in every Europa League match this season, securing three wins in four games and sitting fourth in the standings, but Claudio Giraldez's side have only kept one clean sheet. The Spaniards traditionally lack balance – as evidenced by both teams scoring in six of Celta's last eight Europa League games. Looking at their away statistics, both teams scored in three of Celta's last four away matches in this competition.
Prediction: Both teams to score – yes
