Celta Vigo will have their sights firmly set on a top-five spot when they make the trip to Estadio de la Cartuja for their clash with Real Betis on Sunday.
Claudio Giraldez's troops boast a formidable five-game unbeaten run on the road and would leapfrog their hosts with a victory.
Betis, meanwhile, are enduring a four-game winless streak and will hope to return to winning ways ahead of next week's crucial Europa League showdown.
Read our Real Betis vs Celta Vigo prediction, preview and betting tips with odds from bet365. You can also check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
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Real Betis vs Celta Vigo key stats
- Six consecutive meetings between these sides have produced goals at both ends.
- At least five cards were awarded in each of Real Betis’ last six matches.
- Celta Vigo are unbeaten in their last three clashes with Real Betis.
Real Betis vs Celta Vigo preview: Can Betis improve their fortunes?
| Real Betis | vs | Celta Vigo |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 6th |
| 43 | Points | 40 |
| 42 | Goals For | 37 |
| 34 | Goals Against | 30 |
| 8 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 6th | Home Rank | 16th |
| 5th | Away Rank | 3rd |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Real Betis suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League round of 16 tie with Panathinaikos a few days ago.
Although Manuel Pellegrini's men are going through a rough patch, they have been a tough team to beat at home, having won five of their last eight matches at Estadio de la Cartuja (D2, L1).
Celta Vigo have a perfect record from the spot in La Liga this season, converting 7 out of 7 penalties.
The hosts will have to do without Giovani Lo Celso (thigh), Isco Alarcon (ankle) and Sofyan Amrabat (foot) for this game.
While Pellegrini is expected to shuffle his pack, Diego Llorente, who was sent off for two bookable offenses in Betis' Europa League loss, is expected to start.
On the other hand, Celta Vigo played out a 1-1 draw with Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League tie.
They have now failed to win back-to-back games after stringing together a four-match winning streak.
Real Betis and Celta Vigo share the league's cleanest disciplinary record, having each received just one red card.
Coach Giraldez has a few injury worries going into this round, with Franco Cervi (muscle) and Miguel Roman (metatarsal fracture) unavailable for selection.
Pablo Duran has recovered from a medial cruciate ligament (MCL) sprain, with the forward featuring for 24 minutes in Celta’s draw against Lyon on Thursday. His availability increases options for Giraldez in the final third.
Real Betis vs Celta Vigo form guide & betting tips
| Real Betis | vs | Celta Vigo |
|---|---|---|
| W-W-D-D-L | Form | L-D-W-W-L |
| 8 | Points | 7 |
| 10th | Form Table | 11th |
| 6 | Goals For | 8 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 7 |
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Whispers Predicts: Real Betis 1-1 Celta Vigo
Despite their recent struggles, Real Betis are favoured by bet365 at 2.27.
However, with crucial Europa League fixtures looming next week, both managers may be tempted to rotate their squads, potentially dampening the intensity of this clash.
Keeping in mind that two of the last three H2Hs ended in stalemates, we fancy a draw at 3.40.
Also, both teams were on the scoresheet in six of Celta Vigo's last eight matches, four of Real Betis' last five home games, and each of the last six clashes between these sides.
For this reason, BTTS - Yes at 1.78 could be worth a punt.
> BTTS - Yes at 1.78 | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 2.5 goals at 1.90 | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result - Draw at 3.40 | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw & BTTS - Yes at 4.20 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: 1-1 at 5.90 | Likelihood: Outsider