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Deportivo Alavés hosts RC Celta de Vigo in a pivotal mid-table La Liga encounter. Alavés will look to leverage their home advantage and impressive defensive record to climb the table. Celta, the league’s draw specialists, arrive hoping to convert one point into three but have struggled for consistency. This match pits a resilient and organized home side against a team that is difficult to beat but finds wins hard to come by, setting the stage for a tactical battle at the Mendizorrotza.
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Current League Standings
Both teams find themselves in the middle of the pack, making this a crucial match for momentum.
- Deportivo Alavés: Currently in 10th place with 15 points from 12 matches. Their record stands at 4 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses. Notably, they have a balanced goal difference, having scored 11 and conceded just 11, highlighting their defensive strength.
- RC Celta de Vigo: Sitting in 13th position with 13 points. They have won 2, lost 3, and have drawn a remarkable 7 of their 12 games so far. They’ve scored 15 goals but have conceded 18, indicating a vulnerability at the back.
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 31 |
| 2 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 25 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 20 |
| 6 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 17 |
| 8 | Getafe CF | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 17 |
| 9 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 16 |
| 10 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 11 | Elche CF | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | -1 | 15 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 13 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| 15 | RCD Mallorca | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -6 | 12 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 11 |
| 17 | Valencia CF | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -10 | 10 |
| 18 | Girona FC | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -13 | 10 |
| 19 | Levante UD | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 9 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -13 | 8 |
Head-to-Head Analysis
Historically, matches between Deportivo Alavés and Celta de Vigo have been tightly contested affairs. There is rarely much to separate the two sides, with recent encounters often being cagey and decided by fine margins. Neither team has established a clear dominance over the other in their La Liga meetings, suggesting another close game is on the cards.
Our Prediction
Our analysis points towards a low-scoring game. Deportivo Alavés’s main strength is their disciplined defence, especially at home, where they have conceded less than a goal per game on average. While Celta de Vigo has offensive threats, their record of 7 draws in 12 games shows a recurring inability to break down opponents and secure victories. Given Alavés’s defensive solidity and Celta’s struggle to win, we don’t expect a goal-fest. The most valuable bet lies in the goals market.
Prediction:
Under 2.5 Goals
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