- Date and Time: August 16, 18:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Balaídos, Vigo, Spain
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Celta Vigo
Celta started last season with Rafael Benítez as the head coach. However, after a series of poor results, he was replaced by Claudio Giráldez. Under the new manager, Celta improved their form and finished 13th in the standings.
The coaching staff focused on enhancing the team’s physical conditioning in preparation for the new season. This effort paid off in the summer, as Celta played seven friendlies and lost only one. Notable results include a draw against Benfica (2-2) and victories over Luton (1-3) and Gil Vicente (1-0).
Iago Aspas remains the team’s key player and main striker despite being 37 years old. Last season, Aspas scored 9 goals and provided 10 assists. In the pre-season, he also scored against Benfica, which proves that his leadership on and off the pitch will be crucial for Celta in the upcoming campaign.
Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés are entering their third season under the management of Luis Garcia. In the 2023/24 season, the club finished 10th in La Liga – an outstanding result for a club of Alavés’ stature. However, replicating that success might be challenging in the upcoming campaign.
Alaves concluded the pre-season effectively, as evidenced by the results. El Glorioso played eight friendly matches and suffered only one defeat against Hercules (1-0). They secured impressive victories over Real Sociedad (2-1), Valencia (0-1) and Osasuna (2-1), showing that they have improved their offensive play compared to last season.
Winger Luis Rioja will be the team’s main hope in the attack. Last season, the 30-year-old Spaniard contributed 5 goals and 4 assists. Rioja is expected to step up after the departure of the club’s major player, Samu Omorodion, who moved to Atletico Madrid.
Bet hereCelta Vigo vs Deportivo Alavés Prediction
- Pick: Alaves or Draw
- Odds: 1.81 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Celta Vigo 1-2 Deportivo Alavés
Celta played well in their friendly games, but questions remain about their defensive consistency. In turn, Alaves have been tremendous so far. In their pre-season friendly matches, El Glorioso showed confidence and a high level of physical readiness.
Alaves tend to perform better when playing as underdogs. They prefer to allow their opponents to control possession. Against Celta, they will likely build their strategy around counterattacks, aiming to exploit any defensive weaknesses in the home side.
We should also take into account that the guests have not lost in six of the last seven La Liga matches. Based on that, our Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Alavés prediction suggests that Alaves will be able to put up resilience and potentially clinch a draw against Celta at Balaidos.
Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Alavés Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: 2.27 (22Bet)
The teams’ recent head-to-head encounters have been productive. In four out of five matches, at least three goals were scored. Alaves have seriously strengthened the offence adding Asier Villaiber and Tomas Conechny, enhancing their offensive capabilities.
Moreover, Celta’s defence has been a major point of concern in the past seasons. They regularly struggled to keep clean sheets, even against weaker opponents.
However, we cannot overlook the influence of Iago Aspas, who remains one of Celta’s most dangerous forwards. With his experience, he is certainly capable of creating scoring opportunities for his club.
We think that it will not be a closed game, and both sides will focus on gaining the upper hand. Therefore, betting on over 2.5 goals is a reasonable football pick for this encounter.
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