The second matchday of the Spanish top flight kicks off at Balaidos on Friday. Our Celta Vigo vs Valencia prediction considers whether the Galicians can make it two wins from two.
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Celta Vigo vs Valencia prediction: Home win with Aspas on target
Key stats
- Our Celta Vigo vs Valencia betting tips take into account the improvement in the hosts since Claudio Giraldez took charge with the 36-year-old boasting a 55% win ratio in the league.
- There have been exactly two goals for Celta in each of their last four La liga fixtures.
- It’s just two wins in 15 for Valencia, including friendlies.
Correct score prediction: Celta Vigo 2-1 Valencia
After a bright start, Valencia looked disjointed against Barcelona on the opening weekend and their poor recent form is a big concern. After an opening day win, Celta will be confident and they are unbeaten in seven at Balaidos now in La Liga, winning five.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hosts the clear favourites
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Galicians are the favourites according to the Celta Vigo vs Valencia odds with an implied probability of 48.8% that they win the game.
They started with a 2-1 comeback win against Alaves thanks to goals from Iago Aspas and Williot Swedberg.
Meanwhile it was a 2-1 defeat for Valencia on matchday one, despite them taking the lead against Barcelona through Hugo Duro.
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Most recent H2Hs: Celta unbeaten in three
Our Celta Vigo vs Valencia prediction suggests the Galicians can make it four unbeaten against this opposition. Both teams have scored in three of the last four clashes with both league games ending level last term.
Spain Primera Liga 26/05/24
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Spain Copa del Rey 17/01/24
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Spain Primera Liga 25/11/23
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Spain Primera Liga 17/09/22
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Celta Vigo preview: First choice keeper still a doubt
The Galicians have a doubt over Vicente Guaita still so Ivan Villar could continue in goal. Swedberg could break into the eleven after his goal last weekend.
Predicted Lineup: Villar (GK), Mingueza, Jailson, Dominguez, Rodriguez, Swedberg, Damian, Beltran, Alvarez, Douvikas & Aspas
Spain Primera Liga 01/09/24 L Osasuna 3 Celta Vigo 2 Spain Primera Liga 26/08/24 L Villarreal 4 Celta Vigo 3 Spain Primera Liga 23/08/24 W Valencia 1 Celta Vigo 3 Spain Primera Liga 16/08/24 W CD Alaves 1 Celta Vigo 2 Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24 L West Ham 2 (6) Celta Vigo 2 (5)
Valencia preview: Mamardashvili nearing Liverpool move
Liverpool transfer target Giorgi Mamardashvili is closing in on a move to the Reds, but could be loaned straight back to Valencia. Captain Jose Gaya remains sidelined through injury.
Predicted Lineup: Mamardashvili, Jesus Vazquez, Yarek, Mosquera, Correia, Almeida, Pepelu, Guerra, Diego Lopez, Mir & Duro
Spain Primera Liga 31/08/24 D Villarreal 1 Valencia 1 Spain Primera Liga 28/08/24 L Athletic Bilbao 1 Valencia 0 Spain Primera Liga 23/08/24 L Celta Vigo 3 Valencia 1 Spain Primera Liga 17/08/24 L Barcelona 2 Valencia 1 Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24 W Eintracht Frankfurt 2 Valencia 3 
Player to watch – Iago Aspas
The evergreen Iago Aspas scored on the opening weekend and remains a big goal threat for his boyhood club. He registered nine goals and 10 assists in La Liga last term.
Aspas an early threat last term
Last season, 67% of Aspas’ league goals came before the break. However, it was a late strike from the 37-year-old that did the damage last weekend with his winner against Alaves coming in the 84th minute.
