The big picture

Celta Vigo come in 27th on the ladder with 3 points; Lillestrom are 34th on 1. Celta Vigo have the higher position to protect.

Celta Vigo are 1–3 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 1.5 against.

Lillestrom are 0–3–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 0.5 goals for and 2.5 against.

Form

Celta Vigo have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Union St.-Gilloise 1–2.

Lillestrom have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Viktoria Plzen 0–1.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Celta Vigo, watch Javi Rodríguez (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Pablo Durán (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Lillestrom, watch Thomas Lehne Olsen (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Balaidos

Celta Vigo have won 6 of their last 19 at Balaidos.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Celta Vigo go in as clear favourites.