Despite just 5 points separating Celta Vigo and Espanyol, the situation in their respective camps is vastly different. Celta is still looking to affirm its bid for a European spot, while Espanyol are on track to secure European qualification.
Celta Vigo Team News
Celta are still looking for that first home win of the season, with the team’s majority of points coming from away fixtures. A breakdown of their results will show just 5 points won at home as opposed to 11 on the road. A midweek loss against Ludogorets in the Europa League wasn’t exactly the best way to warm up for the game against Espanyol either. That loss was also Celta’s second across its last 3 competitive fixtures, which could indicate a further slip in form. At the Balaídos Stadium, the 1-1 result has been all too common this season, with 5 of Celta’s league games there producing that result. Only the 0-2 loss against Getafe did not feature Celta both scoring and conceding.
Espanyol Team News
Espanyol’s win against Sevilla last time out came at a critical time for the team, as it lifted them after back-to-back losses against Alaves and Villarreal. The three points in the previous round also keep the team firmly involved in the top six race. However, the team’s results on the road have been a mixed bag. Looking at Espanyol’s last 5 away La Liga fixtures, we can see 1 win, 2 losses and 2 draws. On two occasions, the team both scored and conceded, and in two games, Espanyol failed to score. Unlike Celta, Espanyol has won the majority of its 21 points at home – 16, while only 5 came during the team’s away matches.
Head-to-Head-Games
Espanyol have won the 2 most recent H2H fixtures with Celta, with the latter having just 1 victory from the last 5 direct matches. For of the last 5 At the Balaídos Stadium, have seen both teams score.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Celta de Vigo | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | -3 | 16 | WWLWL |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | RCD Espanyol | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 24 | WLLWW |
Celta Vigo vs Espanyol Betting Prediction
My pick here is for both teams to score. Celta have performed badly as hosts, while Espanyol are the reverse. But Celta’s results as hosts have often produced goals from both them and their opponents, with the 1-1 results being a common sight. This would imply that while the teams do seem capable in attack, they are lacklustre in defence.
👉Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score: Yes
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📊Odds: 1.77
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