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Celta Vigo will welcome Malaga to Estadio Abanca Balaidos for their La Liga clash on Sunday.
The hosts have drawn back-to-back games and will look to earn their first win of the campaign this weekend.
Malaga, likewise, are hoping to halt its winless streak.
Read our Celta Vigo vs Malaga 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 Malaga key stats
- Five of Celta Vigo's last six matches went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Malaga have no wins in their last four trips to this stadium.
- Both teams are without a win in their last six respective games.
Celta Vigo vs Malaga preview: Even contest
Celta Vigo vs Malaga — Tale of the Tape
| Celta Vigo | vs | Malaga |
|---|---|---|
| 16th | Position | 18th |
| 3 | Points | 2 |
| 2 | Goals For | 1 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 7 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 19th | Home / Away Rank | 20th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Celta Vigo played out a 1-1 draw at Getafe in their last La Liga outing. Despite having a one-man advantage for almost half an hour, Claudio Giraldez's troops were unable to secure all three points.
As things stand, the hosts have played five league matches, with a round 6 fixture against Real Sociedad played in advance due to both teams' involvement in the UEFA Europa League next week.
Interestingly, while Celta have drawn all their three away matches so far, they have conversely lost both of their home games.
Finding the net has also been a challenge for the Sky Blues, who have managed only two goals in five La Liga fixtures this term.
On the positive side, head coach Giraldez has no new injury concerns ahead of this skirmish.
Like their opponents, Malaga are still eyeing their first win of the campaign. In four league outings, they have drawn both home games while losing both away matches.
The visitors have also struggled in front of goal; they are coming off a goalless draw against Levante and have managed to score only once in four La Liga fixtures so far.
Juan Funes will not be able to call upon the services of Julen Lobete (ligament), Diego Murillo (ligament), Aaron Ochoa (meniscus), Adrian Nino (thigh), and Fernando Calero (broken rib), while Eneko Jauregi will need a final assessment to ascertain his status for this game.
Recent clashes between these teams have not been one-sided, as both teams share a 2-1-2 win-draw-loss record in the last five H2Hs.
Celta Vigo vs Malaga form guide & betting tips
| Celta Vigo | vs | Malaga |
|---|---|---|
D
L
L
D
D
|
La Liga Form |
L
D
L
D
|
| 3 | Points | 2 |
| 16th | Form Table | 18th |
| 2 | Goals For | 1 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 7 |
D
L
L
D
D
|
Form (All Comps) |
D
L
D
L
D
|
Whispers Predicts: Celta Vigo 0-0 Malaga
Priced at 4/5 (1.80), Celta Vigo are considered favourites by the bookmakers.
Four of Celta Vigo's last six matches and three of Malaga's last five games ended in stalemates, so we believe that the spoils will be shared at the end of this skirmish.
Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Celta's last six outings and in three of Malaga's last four fixtures, and this can be backed at 8/11 (1.73).
We also fancy a 0-0 correct score at 9/1 (10.00). This landed in Malaga's last outing, two of Celta's last five games, and in the last H2H.
> Under 2.5 total goals at 8/11 (1.73) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Draw at 14/5 (3.80) | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw & BTTS – No at 9/1 (10.00) | Likelihood: Outsider
> Correct Score: 0-0 at 9/1 (10.00) | Likelihood: Outsider