Celta Vigo face Juventus in Europa League test as Italian giants seek second win

Celta Vigo host Juventus at Abanca Balaidos on Thursday, 15 October 2026, with the Spanish side aiming to recover from a disappointing start to their Europa League campaign. The second matchday fixture is scheduled to begin at 19:00 GMT.

Celta Vigo have won only one of their nine matches in all competitions this season, a 5-0 victory over Racing Santander. In La Liga, Claudio Giraldez’s side have recorded four draws and two defeats, and they drew 0-0 at Elche in their most recent game.

Their European campaign began with a 1-0 defeat by Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus, with the only goal arriving in the 88th minute. The result left Celta Vigo without a point and highlighted their problems in attack.

Juventus made a far stronger start in Europe, beating NEC Nijmegen 5-0 in their opening Europa League fixture to move top of the group. Their domestic form has been less convincing, however.

Luciano Spalletti’s side are sixth in Serie A with 11 points from six matches, having won three, drawn two and lost one. They are five points behind leaders Inter and drew 1-1 at Cagliari in their latest outing. Juventus have won only one of their past four league matches.

The two clubs have met twice in competitive football, with the record perfectly even at one victory apiece. Both encounters came in the last 16 of the 1999-00 UEFA Cup.

On current form, Juventus are favoured to take the points. Their emphatic European victory contrasted with Celta Vigo’s struggles in front of goal, while the Italian side’s experience and defensive organisation are expected to provide an advantage.

Africafoot’s prediction is a 3-1 victory for Juventus.

Match details and broadcast information

– Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026 – Kick-off: 19:00 GMT – Venue: Abanca Balaidos

The match will be shown on Canal+ Foot in France, Telefonica in Spain, RTL in Germany, Sky in Italy, Ziggo Sport in the Netherlands, and Sport TV and DAZN in Portugal.

In Austria, coverage will be provided by Canal+, Sky Austria and Servus TV. beIN Sports holds the broadcast rights in the MENA region, while SuperSport and New World TV will show the game in sub-Saharan Africa.

Viewers in Latin America, excluding Brazil, can watch through ESPN and Disney+, while CazeTV is the broadcaster in Brazil.

The listed betting odds are 3.55 for a Celta Vigo win, 3.49 for a draw and 2.16 for Juventus to win.