Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Celta Vigo and Deportivo Alaves who meet up on Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
LaLiga title favourites Celta Vigo begin their title challenge this coming Friday in an opening day encounter with Deportivo Alaves at Abanca Balaidos.
Team form: Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Alaves
Celta Vigo Form
In their last three matches, Celta Vigo won 2-1 and 1-2 against first Athletic Club then Granada, before drawing 2-2 against Valencia. Celta Vigo put four wins on the board in their previous six LaLiga matches at the Abanca Balaidos. They drew twice while losing none, scored 12 goals while conceding six.
Deportivo Alaves Form
Deportivo Alaves have been all over in their last three matches across all tournaments. Against Real Madrid, they came out empty-handed in a 5-0 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 1-0 win against Getafe. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Las Palmas. Deportivo Alaves claimed just one win from the last six away games in the LaLiga. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by 11 goals to two.
Betting stats for Celta Vigo and Deportivo Alaves
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Celta Vigo and Deportivo Alaves played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 12 Celta Vigo matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 5 home matches in a row Celta Vigo played, both teams scored
- In 9 of the last 11 Celta Vigo matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 5 Celta Vigo home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 home matches in a row Celta Vigo played in the LaLiga, both teams scored
- In 17 of the last 19 Deportivo Alaves away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Deportivo Alaves matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Deportivo Alaves have not lost 9 of the last 10 matches
- In 9 of the last 11 Deportivo Alaves away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Deportivo Alaves away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Alaves
Iago Aspas is the most prolific LaLiga marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Deportivo Alaves look to Jon Guridi, hoping he can add to his current total of three LaLiga goals in his latest games.
Popular markets: Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Alaves
Full-time result
Celta Vigo won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing three as well. Deportivo Alaves won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost five in this run. Deportivo Alaves did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home. Celta Vigo have not lost to Deportivo Alaves in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Celta Vigo scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Deportivo Alaves got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Celta Vigo played. Deportivo Alaves should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Friday, as Celta Vigo only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Deportivo Alaves claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Celta Vigo have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Deportivo Alaves.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out nine times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Celta Vigo, who scored an average of 2.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Deportivo Alaves, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches. Celta Vigo conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.
Recommended tip: Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Alaves
To summarize, the upcoming LaLiga clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Alaves mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.