Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Prediction: La Liga Match on 18.02.2023

Real Sociedad will be looking to maintain their fine recent form in La Liga this weekend by picking up a second straight win. However, Celta Vigo will be looking to get back on track after losing their previous match.

   

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Real Sociedad recovered excellently last weekend, as they managed to end a two-game wait for a victory. They could move level on points with second-placed Real Madrid this weekend with a home win, and they should stand an excellent chance based on the form that they have been in throughout this season. Sociedad’s main aim will be to finish in a Champions League spot, and they look more than assured at this stage, as they sit eight clear of Real Betis. 

Sociedad showed excellent character in their most recent fixture, as they claimed a pivotal 3-2 win on the road against Espanyol. The crucial goal in that win was an own goal with 27 minutes remaining, but Takefusa Kuba and Alexander Sorloth had earlier given them a 2-0 lead over their rivals. 

Celta Vigo will still be battling for points at the opposite end of the standings, as they remain 14th overall in La Liga. However, they shouldn’t be too disappointed following their defeat last weekend, as they have still picked up two wins from their previous three games. But, their advantage over the bottom three remains just three points.

Celta probably deserved a point in their previous game, as they were narrowly denied a 0-0 draw following a late goal by Atletico Madrid in the 89th minute. The Spanish side likely had the better opportunities throughout the fixture, but they couldn’t convert from the three shots that they managed to get on target. 

Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Head to Head

Real Sociedad has a strong recent record in this fixture, as they have won their previous five matches against Celta. The previous meeting this season was won 2-1 by Sociedad, while they were also 1-0 winners in this exact fixture last term. Celta’s latest win over Sociedad came away from home in June 2020.

Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Prediction

Celta Vigo played pretty well against Atletico Madrid last weekend, but this looks set to be another tough match in La Liga. Sociedad has been excellent throughout the season to this point, and we expect them to secure a second straight win on Saturday.

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