Tournament: LaLiga Spain
Venue: Abanca Balaidos (Vigo)
Game Time: August 16, 2024, 13:00
Celta Vigo will host Alaves in the first round of La Liga on August 16, 2024. Celta will look to start their season with a strong performance after making significant improvements over the summer, while Alaves aims to build on their solid return to La Liga last season.
Key Statistics and Trends
Celta Vigo:
- Recent Form: Celta has won 4 out of their last 5 matches.
- Scoring Consistency: Celta has scored at least once in their last 10 matches.
- Performance: Celta wins the first half in 28% of their matches.
Alaves:
- Recent Form: Alaves has lost only 1 of their last 9 matches.
- Common Scoreline in Vigo: The most common result between these teams in Vigo is a 1-1 draw (4 times).
- Performance: Alaves wins the first half in 22% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Celta Vigo: Last season, Celta struggled under Benitez but found stability in the spring under Claudio Giraldes, finishing just below Alaves in the standings. During the summer, Celta showed promising form in friendly matches, scoring consistently and winning most of their games. Despite losing key player Jorgen Larsen, who scored 13 goals last season, the club has brought in Borja Iglesias to lead the attack. Additionally, they've added promising talent like Ilaix Moriba to strengthen the squad.
Alaves: Alaves exceeded expectations last season by securing a mid-table finish after being promoted from the Segunda through the playoffs. Under the pragmatic approach of Luis García Plata, Alaves has remained competitive, often securing narrow victories or suffering close losses. They've also reinforced their squad with several newcomers to boost their attacking options, which could be crucial in their quest to maintain their La Liga status.
Possible Starting Lineups
Celta Vigo (possible lineup):
- Villar – Dominguez, Kevin Vazquez, Lago – Mingueza, Moriba, Beltran, M. Rodriguez – Svedberg, Borja Iglesias, Aspas
Alaves (possible lineup):
- Owono – Javi Lopez, Diarra, Abkar, Sola – Romero, Guridi, Simeone, Hadji, Vicente – Villalibre
Previous Head-to-Head Matches
Last season, Celta's dominance over Alaves was disrupted, as they only managed to take 1 point from 2 head-to-head matches after winning 5 times in a row before that.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Celta vs Alaves
Both teams tend to perform better at home, making Celta the likely favorites in this matchup. Considering their home advantage and recent form, we recommend betting on Celta to win the match (odd: 1.78).
Prediction: Celta to win (odd: 1.78).
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