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Valencia vs Celta Vigo: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 2, 2025

Valencia vs Celta Vigo: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 2, 2025

Valencia will look to recover from a humiliating 7-1 defeat to Barcelona when they welcome Celta Vigo to the Mestalla on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 3:15 pm UK time. The hosts are desperate for points as they battle relegation, while Celta aim to break their recent winless streak.


Interesting Fact:

Celta Vigo have failed to score in any of their last five La Liga visits to the Mestalla (D1, L4).


Team Analysis

Valencia

Valencia sit 19th in the La Liga table with just 16 points from 21 matches. Their defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in last weekend’s 7-1 thrashing by Barcelona, marking their worst league defeat in nearly 70 years.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: L-W-D-W-W
  • Last match: 7-1 loss vs Barcelona

Key Players:

  • Hugo Duro: Valencia’s top scorer this season, but faces a late fitness test.
  • Diego López: Scored against Celta earlier this season and is a key attacking threat.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Thierry Correia (doubtful, injury)
  • Rafa Mir (doubtful, injury)
  • Enzo Barrenechea (doubtful, injury)
  • Hugo Duro (doubtful, hamstring)

Celta Vigo

Celta Vigo have gone four matches without a win, dropping to 13th in the table. Despite their inconsistency, they remain only three points behind eighth-placed Girona and will hope to exploit Valencia’s defensive weaknesses.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: D-L-L-W-L
  • Last match: 1-1 draw vs Alaves

Key Players:

  • Borja Iglesias: Has scored five La Liga goals this season and leads Celta’s attack.
  • Anastasios Douvikas: Has netted three goals in four previous appearances against Valencia.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Marcos Alonso (suspended)
  • Hugo Alvarez (suspended)
  • Oscar Mingueza (suspended)
  • Alfon Gonzalez (out, injury)
  • Iago Aspas (out, injury)

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Celta Vigo have won the last two meetings between these sides, including a 3-1 victory in August. However, their record at Mestalla remains poor.

Recent Meetings:

  • Aug 2024: Celta Vigo 3-1 Valencia
  • Feb 2024: Valencia 0-0 Celta Vigo
  • Sep 2023: Celta Vigo 2-1 Valencia

Key Stats:

  • Valencia have only lost two of their last 30 home meetings with Celta in La Liga (W20, D8).
  • Celta Vigo have not won away from home in their last six league matches.

Prediction

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

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With both teams struggling for form, a low-scoring draw seems likely. Valencia’s desperation for points at home might help them avoid another defeat, while Celta’s attacking options are limited by suspensions and injuries.


Betting Tips

  1. Both Teams to Score: No
  2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
  3. Anytime Goalscorer: Diego López

Possible Lineups

Valencia (4-4-2):
Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Tarrega, Mosquera, Gaya; F. Perez, Pepelu, Guerra, Rioja; Duro, Almeida

Celta Vigo (4-3-3):
Guaita; Lago, Starfelt, J. Rodriguez, Carreira; Beltran, Moriba, Ristic; Cervi, Iglesias, Duran


Hot Stat

Celta Vigo have lost seven of their last nine La Liga away matches against teams from the Valencia region.

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