Celta Vigo vs PAOK: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Celta prepare to host PAOK on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this EUROPE: Europa League, Knockout Round Play-off fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Celta, currently 2nd in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

PAOK, sitting 13th with 0 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Celta and PAOK have favored Celta, with PAOK claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against PAOK, Celta recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Radu, Carreira, Alonso, Starfelt, Rodriguez, Moriba, Roman, Mingueza, Swedberg, Iglesias, Aspas. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

PAOK's last outing came against Celta, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Tsiftsis, Taylor, Lovren, Vogliacco, Kenny, Ozdoev, Camara, Taison, Zafeiris, Zivkovic, Jeremejeff. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Celta are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Celta and PAOK are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Celta's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. PAOK's games average 2.4 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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