Espanyol vs Celtic: LaLiga clash preview and stats

Espanyol sits in the lower third of the LaLiga table as they prepare for a significant home clash against Celtic from Vigo. After setbacks in Valladolid and at the Bernabéu, the Parakeets turn their focus to a tough rival in the Sky Blue, a team that has been stalwart on the road and currently riding a positive run. For fans curious about Espanyol vs Celtic or LaLiga overall, this page compiles everything you need to know in one place.

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• Since the 2017/18 season, Espanyol have claimed six of nine LaLiga meetings with Celta Vigo against this opponent, settling for two draws and one loss in that stretch, their best head-to-head draw rate in this period.
• At home, Espanyol have been resilient against Celta Vigo, losing only one of their last eleven league encounters with them (record: W7 D3). That lone defeat came in September 2016, a 0-2 result when Quique Sánchez Flores led Espanyol and Eduardo Berizzo coached the visitors.
• Recently, Espanyol have lost two consecutive LaLiga games after a prior two-match winning streak, and they have not endured three straight league defeats since April 2022, when that run occurred three times in a row.
• Celta Vigo have not tasted defeat in their last four LaLiga matches (2 wins, 2 draws), keeping a clean sheet in three of those games. The team has not gone four straight top-flight matches without conceding since April 2006, underscoring their defensive discipline this spell.
• Espanyol have been the side that has conceded the opening goal most often in LaLiga this season (17 times, tied with Elche and Girona). Yet they also pace the charts for drawn outcomes after conceding first, recording 0 wins, 8 draws, and 9 defeats in such situations.
• With his double against Rayo Vallecano, Iago Aspas reached double figures in LaLiga goals for the eighth consecutive season, tallying 11 goals in 22/23. He stands as the fifth player to reach this milestone in the 21st century, following David Villa, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luis Suárez.
• Espanyol striker Joselu Mato has netted 12 goals in 22 LaLiga appearances this season, surpassing his previous high and approaching his best-ever league totals (14 in 37 for Alavés in 2021/22).
• Espanyol coach Diego Martínez has drawn three of the five LaLiga matches he has officiated against Celta Vigo, recording one win and one draw in those meetings.

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This overview provides a snapshot of recent form, tactical tendencies, and key players shaping the Espanyol vs. Celtic narrative in LaLiga. The data highlights the Parakeets’ struggles with early goals and their tendency to pull level through draws, while Celta Vigo’s defensive resilience has kept them competitive in recent fixtures. For fans and bettors in Canada and the United States, keeping an eye on conditions at the stadium and lineup changes can offer a clearer read on who might control the tempo on matchday. The ongoing story features notable figures like Aspas, whose scoring streak remains a point of reference, and Joselu Mato, who adds a steady goal threat and experience up front. The coaching matchup between Diego Martínez and the Vigo club’s tacticians also adds an extra layer of intrigue to this LaLiga clash.