Racing de Veracruz vs Celaya: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Racing de Veracruz prepare to host Celaya on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 02:00, this MEXICO: Liga Premier Serie A, Apertura fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Racing de Veracruz, currently 1st in the standings with 50 points from 17 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 24 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Celaya, sitting 2nd with 38 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 14 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Racing de Veracruz and Celaya have favored Racing de Veracruz, with Celaya claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Chapulineros, Racing de Veracruz recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Celaya's last outing came against Tapachula, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Racing de Veracruz are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Racing de Veracruz and Celaya 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: Racing de Veracruz's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Celaya's games average 2.7 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 8 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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