Celta Vigo vs Union St. Gilloise Prediction - Nov 5, 2026

Celta Vigo vs Union St. Gilloise prediction and tips

Our Celta Vigo vs Union St. Gilloise prediction covers Thursday’s Europa League league-phase fixture at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos. Kick-off in Vigo is scheduled for 20:00 GMT on November 5, 2026, with both teams needing points for different reasons.

Team news, form and tactical outlook

Celta entered Matchday 4 after an uneven European campaign. Defeats against Omonia and Juventus created early pressure, but Claudio Giráldez’s team responded with a 2-1 comeback win at Celtic Park on October 22. That result ended a three-game losing sequence in Europe and restored some confidence.

The Spanish side has been more stable in La Liga, although six draws from its opening ten matches showed a lack of finishing power. A recent 0-0 result against Real Betis also fits the low-scoring theme. Giráldez encourages patient possession, disciplined positioning and secure passing. Celta recorded a 92% passing accuracy during the early Europa League rounds, while academy defender Yoel Lago has spoken positively about the squad’s growing confidence.

Injuries complicate the home plan. Borja Iglesias is expected to remain unavailable with a calf or hamstring problem, while Carl Starfelt, Miguel Román, Álvaro Núñez and Jones El-Abdellaoui have also been sidelined. With Iglesias missing, Celta must spread the attacking responsibility, and Javi Rodríguez could have an important role.

Union St. Gilloise arrives with greater attacking momentum. David Hubert’s side drew 1-1 with Real Sociedad before defeating Hapoel Beer Sheva 4-0, while a 5-2 league victory over Cercle Brugge underlined its scoring ability. Union produced 14 goals across a recent five-match period, using fluid movement and quick forward combinations.

Hubert still demanded more intensity after a 1-1 domestic draw against OH Leuven, warning that playing below full speed was not enough. Kevin Mac Allister is a major absentee because of a cruciate ligament injury, while Rob Schoofs, Ilan Hurtevent and Ondřej Kričfaluši have managed recent fitness issues. Relebohile Mofokeng is the visitor to watch after scoring his first Europa League goals. Mohammed Fuseini, meanwhile, returned to training quickly after suffering minor injuries in a robbery near a Brussels nightclub.

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