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Alaves vs Celta Vigo: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Jan 27, 2025

Alaves will host Celta Vigo at Mendizorrotza Stadium on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 20:00 GMT in a crucial La Liga clash. Alaves, sitting 17th in the table, are aiming to climb out of the relegation zone, while Celta Vigo, in 13th, are looking to extend their cushion over the bottom three.

Interesting Fact:
Celta Vigo have won six of their last eight La Liga meetings with Alaves, including a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season.

Team Analysis

Alaves

Alaves have struggled this season, sitting 17th in the table with 20 points from 20 matches. However, they come into this match on the back of a stunning 3-1 victory over Real Betis, with Kike Garcia scoring a hat-trick. The Basque side will be looking to build on that performance and secure back-to-back wins for only the second time this season.

Current Form:

  • Last 5 matches: 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss.
  • Last match: 3-1 win over Real Betis in La Liga.

Key Players:

  • Kike Garcia: The striker has been in fine form, scoring eight goals this season, including a hat-trick last weekend.
  • Antonio Blanco: The midfielder provides energy and creativity in the middle of the park.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Antonio Blanco (out, suspension).
  • Antonio Sivera (out, hand injury).
  • Carlos Martin and Joan Jordan (both doubtful).

Home Form:
Alaves have been inconsistent at home, winning three, drawing three, and losing three of their nine league matches at Mendizorrotza Stadium this season.

Celta Vigo

Celta Vigo have also had a mixed season, sitting 13th in the table with 24 points from 20 matches. Claudio Giraldez’s side are winless in their last three matches across all competitions, including a 2-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao last weekend. However, they remain five points clear of the relegation zone and will be eager to secure a positive result here.

Current Form:

  • Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 3 losses.
  • Last match: 2-1 loss to Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.

Key Players:

  • Iago Aspas: The veteran forward has been a key figure, contributing six goals and four assists this season.
  • Borja Iglesias: The striker has been in fine form, scoring five goals this season.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Oscar Mingueza (out, suspension).
  • Alfon Gonzalez (out, thigh injury).
  • Jonathan Bamba, Jailson, Iago Aspas, and Tadeo Allende (all doubtful).

Away Form:
Celta Vigo have been poor on the road, winning just one of their nine away league matches this season.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

The last meeting between these two sides in August 2024 saw Celta Vigo secure a 2-1 victory at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos. Celta have won six of their last eight La Liga meetings with Alaves, including the last three encounters.

Key Stats:

  • Celta Vigo have scored in each of their last eight matches against Alaves.
  • Alaves have failed to score in three of their last five home league matches.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Alaves 1-1 Celta Vigo

This match promises to be a closely contested affair, with both teams desperate for points. Alaves’ home advantage and Celta Vigo’s attacking quality suggest a hard-fought draw is the most likely outcome.

Betting Tips

  • Both Teams to Score: Yes
    Both teams have shown attacking quality in recent matches.
  • Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under
    With a predicted scoreline of 1-1, the total goals would be 2, making Under 2.5 Goals the better option.
  • Anytime Goalscorer: Kike Garcia
    The in-form striker is likely to find the net.

Hot Stat:

Celta Vigo have scored in each of their last eight La Liga matches against Alaves.

Possible Lineups

Alaves (4-2-3-1):
Owono; Tenaglia, Abqar, Diarra, Sánchez; Benavídez, Guevara; Vicente, Guridi, Conechny; Kike Garcia.

Celta Vigo (4-3-3):
Guaita; Rodríguez, Lago, Alonso, Carreira; Beltrán, Sotelo, Cervi; Durán, Iglesias, Swedberg.

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