Prediction for match Celta — Bologna

Match Analysis: Celta vs Bologna

In the UEFA Europa League on December 11, Celta will face Bologna. The odds for a Celta victory are 2.49, for Bologna's success 3.15, and a draw is at 3.38. Looking at the probability percentages, Celta is at 39.57%, Bologna at 31.28%, and a draw at 29.15%. This balance of odds and probabilities suggests that bookmakers do not see a clear dominance from either side, and the outcome may depend on the nuances of both teams' performances.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Celta has an average ball possession of 52.8%, with 2 yellow cards, 16.2 fouls, and 1.2 offsides per match. Bologna shows a higher possession rate of 59%, with 1 yellow card, 14 fouls, and 2.6 offsides. In their last three matches, Celta played as follows: December 7 Real Madrid - Celta 0-2, December 4 Sant Andreu - Celta 7-8, November 30 Celta - Espanyol 0-1. Bologna's last three matches: December 7 Lazio - Bologna 1-1, December 4 Bologna - Parma 2-1, December 1 Bologna - Cremonese 1-3. There are no recent head-to-head results between these teams.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Celta has an average of 1.2 goals scored and 1 conceded, with a total of 2.2. Bologna is noticeably more productive: 2.2 goals scored, 1.2 conceded, with a total of 3.4. For matches exceeding 2.5 goals: Celta had only 1 out of 5 matches over, while Bologna had 4 out of 5 over 2.5. In the first half, Celta had no matches over 1.5, while Bologna had 4 out of 5. In the second half, both teams played 2 out of 5 over 1.5. In terms of goal intervals: Celta often scores in three different segments - 0-15, 46-60, and 61-75 (each 33%), and concedes mainly towards the end (76-90, 50%). Bologna most frequently scores in the 31-45 minute interval (38%), and also concedes in this interval (31-45, 50%). This statistical profile indicates that Bologna consistently plays productively, and Celta can keep up the pace. With Bologna's four over 2.5 matches and the overall scoring trend in recent matches for both teams, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 2.08 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

On average, Celta takes 4.6 corners per game, Bologna 7. Over a five-match span, Celta had 1 out of 5 matches over 9.5 corners, while Bologna had 3 out of 5. Looking at the odds for total corners, for 9.5 the odds are: over 9.5 - 2.34, under 9.5 - 1.50. For the outcome on corners, Celta is the favorite with odds of 1.97. Considering both teams average 11.6 corners per game, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified, especially considering Bologna's activity in this aspect.