Celta Vigo vs Espanyol Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Celta Vigo: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Current form

Celta Vigo have won their last three La Liga matches against Getafe, Real Valladolid, and Sevilla, scoring eight goals and conceding just two. They are unbeaten in their previous five league outings.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Defender Jorge Saenz (knee), Midfielder Fran Beltran (suspended)
• In-form contributors: Striker Iago Aspas (5 goals in last 3 games), Winger Goncalo Paciencia (2 goals, 3 assists in last 5 games)

Position in the standings

Celta Vigo currently sit 8th in La Liga with 46 points after 30 games played. They have moved up three places in the last five matchdays.

Strengths and weaknesses

Celta's attacking trio of Aspas, Paciencia, and Carles Perez have combined for 27 goals this season. However, their defense has struggled away from home, keeping just 3 clean sheets on the road.

Prediction for Celta Vigo

Celta Vigo will be confident of taking all three points from this encounter, given their stellar recent form and the attacking firepower of Aspas and Paciencia. However, their defensive struggles away from home could leave the door open for Espanyol.

Espanyol: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Current form

Espanyol's form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two losses, and a draw across their last five La Liga matches. They were beaten 3-0 by Real Sociedad in their previous outing.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Striker Joselu (hamstring), Winger Javier Puado (suspended)
• In-form contributors: Midfielder Sergi Darder (2 goals in last 2 games), Defender Óscar Gil (3 assists in last 5 games)

Position in the standings

Espanyol are currently 13th in La Liga with 34 points from 30 matches. Their form over the last 10 games has them in 16th place during that period.

Strengths and weaknesses

Espanyol's strength lies in their counterattacking abilities, with the pace of Puado and technical quality of Darder able to hurt teams on the break. However, they have struggled to create consistent goalscoring opportunities from open play.

Prediction for Espanyol

Espanyol will look to frustrate Celta Vigo and capitalize on any defensive lapses from the visitors. However, the absences of Joselu and Puado could blunt their attacking threat.

Head-to-head statistics (Recent Meetings)

• Celta Vigo 1-1 Espanyol (24.09.2024)
• Espanyol 2-3 Celta Vigo (05.03.2024)
• Celta Vigo 2-2 Espanyol (30.10.2023)
• Trends or patterns: The last 3 meetings have produced 11 goals, with Celta edging the head-to-head record 2-1.
• Key player duels: Iago Aspas (Celta) vs Óscar Gil (Espanyol) - Aspas has scored 4 goals in his last 5 appearances against Espanyol.

Betting Odds & Coefficients

• 1X2 market: Celta Vigo 1.95, Draw 3.60, Espanyol 4.20
• Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 1.70, Under 2.10
• BTTS: Yes 1.66, No 2.15
• Correct score: Celta Vigo 2-1 6.50, Draw 1-1 6.00, Espanyol 1-0 13.00