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Celta Vigo vs Villarreal Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips

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Rusty Celta Vigo square off against ambitious Villarreal, who aim to add more damage to their arduous season.

Celta Vigo vs Villarreal Preview

  • Date: Sunday, May 5th, 2024
  • Time: 2:15 pm (GMT)
  • Venue: Estadio Municipal de Balaídos

Celta Vigo has had an unpleasant season so far with very few wins in the bag. The team has failed to be consistent and sit in 17th place five points above the drop zone. However, after a 3-0 loss to  Deportivo Alaves last weekend, they would have to give it all against the yellow submarine.

Claudio Giráldez ‘s men will be way more satisfied to end the season with top-flight football next season, but they have to grab maximum points from the remaining games to reduce the turbulence on the final days of the campaign.

On the other hand, Villarreal will aim to build on their back-to-back victories over Almeria and Rayo Vallecano. Unbeaten in their last 6 travels in La Liga with four wins and two draws, this fixture will more likely be a walk in the park for the yellow submarine.

Sitting comfortably in 9th at the top half of the table Villarreal will aim to finish the season on a high. Marcelino García’s men have 45 points from 33 games with just 4 points separating them from 7th place Real Betis. However, they will be ambitious to spread their wings and climb up the table aiming for a better season finish.

Celta Vigo vs Villarreal Team News

Celta Vigo vs Villarreal
Celta Vigo (Getty Images)

Celta Vigo will miss out Joseph Aidoo who suffered a season-ending cruciate ligament injury and Renato Tapia with a muscle injury

Villarreal has a bunch of injury vows as they will be without Bertrand Traoré (Thigh injury) and Denis Suárez (Hamstring). Both defenders Eric Bailly and Juan Foyth will miss the game with muscle and Foot injury respectively. Yéremi Pino’s season is over with a cruciate ligament injury.

Celta Vigo vs Villarreal Predicted Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 3-4-2-1

  • Goalkeeper: V. Guaita
  • Defenders: O. Mingueza, C. Dominguez Caceres, U. Nunez
  • Midfielders: C. Perez, Jailson, F. Beltran, M. Sanchez
  • Attackers: I. Aspas, H. Alvarez Antunez, A. Douvikas

Villarreal

Formation: 4-4-2

  • Goalkeeper: F. Jorgensen
  • Defenders: K. Femenia, R. Albiol, Y. Valdelamar, A. Moreno
  • Midfielders: I. Akhomach, S. Comesana, D. Parejo, A. Rodriguez
  • Attackers: G. Guedes, A. Sorloth

Celta Vigo vs Villarreal Head to Head

Villarreal has dominated this fixture with 3 wins and 2 draws, keeping them undefeated against Celta Vigo.

LaLiga – December 21, 2023

Villarreal 3-2 Celta Vigo

LaLiga – April 30, 2023

Villarreal 3-1 Celta Vigo

LaLiga – January 14, 2023

Celta Vigo 1-1 Villarreal

LaLiga -March 12, 2022

Villarreal 1-0 Celta Vigo

LaLiga – November 20, 2021

Celta Vigo 1-1 Villarreal

Celta Vigo vs Villarreal Prediction

Celta Vigo vs Villarreal
Villarreal (Getty Images)

Celta Vifo have struggled in recent games winning twice in their last five games. They won against Deportivo Alavés and Sevilla before losing to Real Madrid, and Real Betis while drawing to Rayo Vallecano. Villarreal are on a fine run of form and have stayed unbeaten in their last five games which gives them the upper hand.

Celta Vigo will find it difficult to find a breakthrough in the fixture but, can turn the tide. However, Villarreal remains the favorite to grab all 3 points

Predicted score: Celta Vigo 1- 2 Villarreal

Celta Vigo vs Villarreal Betting tips

1xBet

  • Celta Vigo- 2.30
  • Draw- 2.60
  • Villarreal- 2.90

*Subject to change

Betting Tip

In terms of goal stats, over 2.5 goals have been scored in 3 of Celta Vigo’s last 3 matches, whereas Villarreal has scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 6 away matches in La Liga. So, the game has a guarantee of goals.

Where to watch Celta Vigo vs Villarreal

  • India – Jio Cinema, Sports 18
  • UK – ITV
  • US – ESPN+
  • Spain – HULU

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