RC Celta de Vigo vs SC Freiburg Prediction 16 April 2026
Added on 14 April, 2026
The Europa League quarterfinal second leg between Celta Vigo and Freiburg is set for Thursday in Vigo, with the Spanish side facing a tough task after the first leg.
Celta have impressed in Europe this season, eliminating PAOK (2-1, 1-0) and Lyon (1-1, 2-0) in the previous rounds, showing resilience and attacking quality. However, their recent domestic form has been shaky, with surprising home defeats to Alavés (3-4) and Real Oviedo (0-3) highlighting defensive issues at a crucial stage of the campaign.
Freiburg, meanwhile, come into this match with a strong advantage after building a three-goal lead in the first leg. Despite a disappointing 2-3 loss to Bayern Munich, they quickly bounced back with a disciplined 1-0 win over Mainz, staying true to their structured and efficient style. Currently sitting eighth in the Bundesliga, Freiburg have also shown their European strength by overcoming Genk (0-1, 4-0).
Given the current form of both teams, Celta are likely to push aggressively for a comeback in front of their home fans. However, their defensive vulnerabilities suggest they may struggle to keep Freiburg from scoring, making a full turnaround unlikely.
Both teams to score 1.71