Match Preview – 20:05 Kick-Off at Balaídos, Celta Vigo

Spanish teams have been among the continent’s most successful clubs in European competition over the last decade and even though Celta Vigo’s domestic form has been underwhelming at best, they must still be considered dark horses for the Europa League. Under Argentinean manager Eduardo Berizzo, Celta Vigo sit 10th in La Liga having conceded more goals than any other side the top half of the table.

KRC Genk finished 8th in the first part of the complicated Belgian league structure, qualifying for the secondary Europa League Play-Off section where they hope to earn a place in the continental competition for successive years. They have only lost once in their last 13 fixtures in all competitions, keeping clean sheets in 7 of those games.

Although KRC Genk are in better form than Celta Vigo, the general gap in quality between Spain’s La Liga and Belgium’s Pro League is quite big. In simple terms, KRC Genk are probably the weakest side left in the Europa League and have it all to do to get past their Spanish opponents. Read our detailed Celta Vigo vs KRC Genk betting tips below.

Celta Vigo’s recent results:

Apr 9th 2017 Celta Vigo 0:2 Eibar - La Liga

Apr 6th 2017 Valencia 3:2 Celta Vigo - La Liga

Apr 3rd 2017 Celta Vigo 3:1 Las Palmas - La Liga

Mar 19th 2017 Deportivo La Coruna 0:1 Celta Vigo - La Liga

KRC Genk’s recent results:

Apr 8th 2017 SV Roeselare 0:1 KRC Genk - Belgian Europa League Playoffs

Apr 1st 2017 KRC Genk 4:0 Lokeren - Belgian Europa League Playoffs

Mar 16th 2017 KRC Genk 1:1 Gent - Belgian Europa League Playoffs

Mar 12th 2017 Westerlo 0:4 KRC Genk - First Division A

Odds

Celta Vigo odds 4/7

KRC Genk odds 5/1

Draw 14/5

(Odds taken from William Hill)

Celta Vigo vs KRC Genk Predictions

At 5/1, KRC Genk have been given the longest odds of any team to win their respective game in the Europa League on Thursday night. They are also the rank outsiders to win the competition outright at 33/1. Those odds should point you in the probable direction this game is heading. A KRC Genk victory in Celta Vigo would need a monumental performance from the visitors and a massive off night for the host. Stranger things have happened of course and football has always been the most unpredictable of sports – however, I’m still going for a home win here.

Celta Vigo have only kept 1 clean sheet in their last 4, so it’s conceivable that KRC Genk might nick a goal in Spain. William Hill have odds of 13/5 for Celta Vigo to win and both teams to score which is a very generous offer. Iago Aspas has found his touch in front of goal this season and is Celta Vigo’s leading scorer. Bet65 have odds of 4/5 for him to score anytime on Thursday.

Our Tips

Celta Vigo win/both teams to score 13/5 William Hill

Iago Aspas to score anytime 4/5 Bet365