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Deportivo Alaves will make the trip to Estadio Abanca Balaidos for their La Liga clash with Celta Vigo on Sunday.
The visitors have struggled to find their best form in recent weeks and will set their sights on earning their first away win of the season.
Celta Vigo, on the other hand, are eyeing a return to winning ways.
Read our Celta Vigo vs Alaves prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Celta Vigo vs Alaves key stats
- Alaves are currently on a four-match winless run.
- Three of the last four H2Hs featured goals at both ends.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in six of Celta Vigo's last eight outings.
Celta Vigo vs Alaves preview: Can Celta improve their fortunes?
Celta Vigo vs Alaves — Tale of the Tape
| Celta Vigo | vs | Alaves |
|---|---|---|
| 9th | Position | 7th |
| 8 | Points | 11 |
| 8 | Goals For | 12 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 8 |
| 4 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 14th | Home / Away Rank | 15th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Celta Vigo are coming off a heartbreaking 2-1 home defeat against Juventus in the UEFA Europa League. Despite having the lead at the half-time break, the hosts couldn't withstand the pressure and were left empty-handed after a late, stoppage-time winner.
This has not been a particularly pleasant campaign for Claudio Giraldez's men, as they have managed only one win in 10 matches played across all competitions (D5, L4).
As things stand, Celta are ninth in La Liga, having earned eight points from as many league outings. They have had the league's joint-best defence, conceding six goals while keeping four clean sheets this season.
Up to five players are sidelined for the hosts, including Carl Starfelt (hamstring), Borja Iglesias (muscle), Jones El-Abdellaoui (knee), Miguel Roman (knee), and Pablo Duran (thigh).
On the other hand, Deportivo Alaves are coming off a 2-1 home defeat against Atletico Madrid.
The Basque side had an excellent start to their campaign, winning three and drawing one of their first four La Liga fixtures. However, they have failed to win their four games played since then (D1, L3).
Due to their recent run of results, Alaves have dropped from second to seventh in the Spanish top flight. They will remain without the injured Mikel Rodriguez and Facundo Garces, while Angel Perez is suspended following his red card against Atletico Madrid last weekend.
Recent clashes between these outfits have not been one-sided, as both teams have a 2-2-2 win-draw-loss record in the last six H2Hs. However, it is worth mentioning that Alaves have won only one of their last six trips to this stadium (D1, L4).
Celta Vigo vs Alaves form guide & betting tips
| Celta Vigo | vs | Alaves |
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La Liga Form |
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| 7 | Points | 4 |
| 8th | Form Table | 16th |
| 7 | Goals For | 7 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 7 |
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Form (All Comps) |
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Whispers Predicts: Celta Vigo 1-1 Alaves
Priced at 13/10 (2.30), Celta Vigo are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this clash.
Four of the hosts' last five league games ended in stalemates, and considering that the spoils were shared in two of Alaves' three away games so far, we are confident that these teams will be on level terms after 90 minutes.
Three of the last four clashes between these outfits featured goals at both ends, and this can be backed at 1/1 (2.00).
We also fancy under 2.5 total goals at 7/10 (1.70), as was the case in six of the hosts' last eight fixtures.
> Under 2.5 total goals at 7/10 (1.70) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Draw at 12/5 (3.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw & BTTS – Yes at 7/2 (4.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-1 at 11/2 (6.50) | Likelihood: Outsider