Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 16 match between Celta Vigo and Mallorca and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Despite a rather curious form recently, Celta Vigo have a good opportunity to be victorious in round 16 of the LaLiga season. They meet Mallorca this coming Friday at the Abanca Balaidos, where they hope to frustrate the visitors.
Placed 12th in the table Celta Vigo have amassed 18 points after 15 matches. On 24 points, Mallorca rank sixth with 15 matches played this season.
Form: Celta Vigo vs Mallorca
Celta Vigo Form
Two draws were the best Celta Vigo could manage in the previous three matches. They drew 2-2 with Real Betis, before finishing even in a 2-2 draw against Barcelona. Their most recent match brought a 3-1 defeat against Espanyol. Celta Vigo only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent LaLiga matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored eight and conceded seven goals.
Mallorca Form
Mallorca won twice in their last three matches as Las Palmas were defeated by 2-3, before they beat Valencia 2-1. Barcelona proved too strong, though, and a 1-5 defeat followed. Mallorca claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the LaLiga, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in nine goals, whilst conceding seven.
Betting stats and facts for Celta Vigo and Mallorca
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Celta Vigo and Mallorca. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 6 of the last 7 Celta Vigo matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Celta Vigo matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 3 Celta Vigo matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Celta Vigo matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Celta Vigo home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 28 of the last 30 Mallorca matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 19 of the last 21 Mallorca away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 15 Mallorca matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Mallorca away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Mallorca away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players in form: Celta Vigo vs Mallorca
Anastasios Douvikas is showing good form for Celta Vigo, scoring two goals in their last six matches. Daniel Rodriguez scored once in his previous half dozen outings.
Betting markets: Celta Vigo vs Mallorca
Full-time result
Celta Vigo won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Abanca Balaidos. They drew three and lost two as well, while Mallorca won seven of their last 10 games away. They drew zero and lost three. Mallorca have not lost to Celta Vigo in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Celta Vigo scored the first goal of the match in just two out of the last ten games at home. Interestingly, Mallorca scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Celta Vigo probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Friday, as Mallorca managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Mallorca have scored in 6 consecutive meetings with Celta Vigo when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Celta Vigo saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.1 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Mallorca, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.2 times goals per game.