Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo Predictions

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Sassuolo

Sassuolo

AI Predicted Score

1 - 1

Celta Vigo

Celta Vigo

🗓️ Wednesday, 5 Aug 2026 at 18:00 UTC

Win Probability (1X2)

Sassuolo 33%Draw 39%Celta Vigo 28%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5

Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo: Match Preview

Sassuolo approach this friendly having drawn two of their last four matches and struggling for attacking consistency, failing to score in three of their last five. Their only recent win came against Padova, but otherwise goals have been scarce, especially against modest opposition. Celta Vigo, meanwhile, remain unbeaten in their pre-season run, with two draws and a win, and have found the net in every outing so far.

Statistically, the matchup is balanced. Sassuolo's home defensive record is notable—just one goal conceded in three home games this summer—while Celta Vigo's attack has produced 1.4 goals per game over their last five. However, both teams' average shots and shots on target remain low (Sassuolo: 4.2 shots, 1.4 on target; Celta: 3 shots, 1 on target per game), indicating a likely lack of clear chances. With both sides averaging under 1.5 goals scored per match and failed-to-score counts high (Sassuolo 3/5, Celta 0/5), the rates point to a low-scoring contest.

Given the underlying numbers and the friendly context, the model expects a cautious encounter with limited attacking output. The most probable outcome is a draw, with a 1-1 scoreline favoured by the distribution of goals and the frequency of recent stalemates. Both teams are likely to prioritise organisation over risk, with neither showing the firepower to force a decisive result.

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Celta Vigo1.05

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Win Probability
Sassuolo 38% Draw 29% Celta Vigo 33%

Over 2.5 Goals

38%

BTTS: Yes

44%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-0 · 0-1

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Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
33%
39%
28%
Sassuolo 33%Draw 39%Celta Vigo 28%
Both Teams to Score
48%
52%
Yes 48%No 52%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
43%
57%
Over 2.5 43%Under 2.5 57%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
38%
62%
Over 9.5 38%Under 9.5 62%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo that most previews miss.

  • 1Sassuolo have managed just one clean sheet in their last five, but have conceded only once in three home games this summer.
  • 2Celta Vigo have scored in 100% of their last five matches, but have kept only two clean sheets in that span.
  • 3Both teams have averaged fewer than 2 corners per game in their last five, suggesting limited set-piece threat.

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The Case For This Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo Prediction

A low-scoring, evenly-matched friendly is likely, with neither side showing a decisive edge in recent output. Sassuolo's home defensive record (just 1 goal conceded in 3 home games) is offset by Celta Vigo's consistent ability to find the net (scoring in all of their last five). The distribution of results and goal rates points toward a cagey draw.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Sassuolo have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 matches.
  • →Celta Vigo are unbeaten in pre-season (W1 D2) and have scored in every friendly.

Attack

  • →Both teams average fewer than 1.5 goals scored per game across their last five.

🚩 Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo Corners Prediction

low confidence
8.8expected total corners
Over 38%
Under 62%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4 corners for Sassuolo and 4.8 for Celta Vigo, for an expected total of 8.8. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (62%). Over 8.5: 51% · Over 10.5: 26%.

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How Sassuolo and Celta Vigo Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.

SassuoloSassuololast 5 matches
A. Lauriente
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

D. Bakola
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

N. Pierini
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

L. Moro
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Celta VigoCelta Vigolast 5 matches
H. Gonzalez
6 goals in 5
100%

In exceptional form

I. Aspas
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

F. Jutgla
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

C. Dominguez
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

I. Moriba
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Sassuolo's recent form is patchy, with just one win in their last five and three matches without scoring. Their defensive numbers at home are solid, but attack remains blunt. Celta Vigo are unbeaten in pre-season, scoring in every match, but have also drawn two of their last three, suggesting a side that is hard to beat but not prolific.

Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo — Last 5 Matches

SassuoloSassuoloLast 5 results
L1-4
D0-0
L0-2
D0-0
W4-1
Lvs Celta Vigo1-4
Dvs Folgore Caratese0-0
L@ Trento0-2
Dvs Parma0-0
Wvs Padova4-1

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
Celta VigoCelta VigoLast 4 results
W4-1
D2-2
W1-0
D2-2
W@ Sassuolo4-1
Dvs Academico Viseu2-2
Wvs Sporting Gijon1-0
D@ SC Braga2-2

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.0 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 75% of games this season

What History Says: Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo

There is no head-to-head data available for this fixture, so no historical dominance or recurring scorelines can be referenced.

Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

0

Sassuolo wins

0

Draws

1

Celta Vigo wins

0%0% draws100%
5 Aug 26Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo1-4

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo

With no bookmaker odds available, it is not possible to quantify value edges directly. However, the model rates the draw and under 2.5 goals as the most probable outcomes, so if market odds for these are generous, they would represent the clearest value based on the underlying rates.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Sassuolo Win2.7033.0%-4.0%
Drawvalue3.3039.0%+8.7%
Celta Vigo Win2.3028.0%-15.5%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.9543.0%-8.3%
Under 2.5value1.8557.0%+2.9%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.8048.0%-7.6%
No1.9152.0%-0.4%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.30EV +0.287
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 1.85EV +0.054

EV per £1 staked. Positive EV means this bet has mathematical edge over the long run. Past model accuracy is tracked on our predictions tracker.

Edge and EV are derived from model probabilities only and do not constitute financial advice. Odds fluctuate — always verify current prices with your bookmaker.

Things to Watch: Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo

  • ⚠️No head-to-head or league standings data available; international friendly context increases rotation risk.
  • ⚠️Recent matches are all friendlies, so competitive intensity and lineups may vary unpredictably.
  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value assessment is limited.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Betting involves risk — always gamble responsibly.

Final Verdict

Sassuolo 1–1 Celta Vigo

A 1-1 draw is the statistical baseline, driven by both teams' modest scoring rates and Sassuolo's tendency to keep things tight at home. The single strongest data point is Sassuolo's 0.75 goals conceded per game this pre-season, but the biggest risk is underestimating Celta Vigo's ability to convert their chances, given their perfect scoring record in recent friendlies.

Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo: Common Questions

Who will win Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo?

The model gives Sassuolo a 33% chance to win, Celta Vigo a 28% chance, and the draw a 39% probability. Recent form and goal rates point to an evenly-matched contest most likely to end level.

Will both teams score in Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo?

Both teams to score is rated at 48%, with the 'no' slightly favoured at 52%. Sassuolo have failed to score in three of their last five, while Celta Vigo have scored in every recent match.

Is under 2.5 goals a good bet for Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo?

Under 2.5 goals is modelled at 57% probability, supported by low average goals per game (Sassuolo 1.0, Celta Vigo 1.67) and frequent low-scoring results in recent friendlies.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Sassuolo vs Celta Vigo: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 3 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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