Celta Vigo vs Almeria Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 1st March 2024

Celta Vigo and Almeria will be desperate for points on Friday, as both are very eager to escape their current disappointing position. The question is, whether either team has the guts to go all-out pursuing an important win, or a cautious draw is on the cards instead?

Celta Vigo approach round 27 as number 17 in the La Liga table with 21 points on their account so far. With 26 rounds behind them, Almeria have amassed nine points, placing them as number 20 in the standings.

Celta Vigo took down Almeria in their most recent meeting, and bookmakers deem another win for the home side a likely scenario this coming Friday.

Celta Vigo are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 14 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.4 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 14 goals, or an average of 1.4 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to two clean sheets in this run.

Almeria travel to their next La Liga match, averaging a lowly 0.8 goals per game in their last ten matches. They scored a disappointing total of eight goals, while also conceding 15 goals. That amounts to an average of 1.5 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring three times.

Their latest encounter was a belter of a game, which finished with a 2-3 scoreline. An uncommon result, but we would not mind a similar goal fest this coming Friday.

Celta Vigo vs Almeria Prediction

Celta Vigo Form

Celta Vigo only added a single point to their account in their last three games, where they lost 3-2 and 1-2 against Getafe and Barcelona respectively. At least they managed a 2-2 draw with Cadiz. Celta Vigo claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the La Liga. They also drew one and lost three, scored five goals and conceded six.

Almeria Form

Following three draws in their last three matches, Almeria could do with a win again. Against Athletic Club, they shared the points in a 0-0 draw, before splitting the points in a 1-1 with Granada. Another 2-2 stalemate against Atletico Madrid followed. Almeria came through their last six away games in the La Liga without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew one and lost five in which, they were outscored by 12 goals to seven.

It seems both Almeria and Celta Vigo have some issues concerning their defence, as they seem to find themselves on the receiving end a bit too often lately. We believe the trend continues this coming Friday, and we are rooting for goals.

Celta Vigo recorded ten points following two wins from their last seven games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored nine goals, but also conceded eight. Almeria earned zero wins and four points from their past six matches against teams placed in the bottom six of the La Liga table. They scored eight and allowed 13 goals against on their way. Celta Vigo are looking at a record of four wins, nine draws and 13 defeats in the La Liga this season. Almeria are yet to win this season, having played 26 games, in stead showing off nine draws and 17 defeats.

Celta Vigo vs Almeria Squads

Celta Vigo Squad

Benitez will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Almeria from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the La Liga this season):

Ivan Villar (0/10), Vicente Guaita (0/17), Carl Starfelt (1/19), Carlos Dominguez (0/13), Javi Dominguez (0/0), Javi Rodriguez (0/0), Javier Manquillo (0/3), Joseph Aidoo (0/6), Kevin Vazquez (0/11), Manuel Sanchez (0/21), Mihailo Ristic (0/11), Oscar Mingueza (1/26), Roberto Costa (0/0), Unai Nunez (1/26), Carlos Dotor (0/16), Fran Beltran (0/21), Hugo Alvarez (0/0), Hugo Sotelo (0/9), Jailson (0/6), Jonathan Bamba (2/18), Luca de la Torre (1/24), Renato Tapia (0/18), Williot Swedberg (0/0), Anastasios Douvikas (4/22), Carles Perez (0/9), Franco Cervi (0/10), Iago Aspas (5/24), Joergen Strand Larsen (9/26), Miguel Rodriguez (0/11), Tadeo Allende (1/4).

Almeria Squad

Here is the full team squad of Almeria. The 48 year-old Gaizka Garitano will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Diego Marino (0/0), Fernando Martinez (0/2), Luis Maximiano (0/23), Aleksandar Radovanovic (0/3), Alex Centelles (0/6), Bruno Langa (0/3), Cesar Montes (0/13), Juan Brandariz (0/22), Lazaro (0/14), Marc Pubill (1/12), Martin Svidersky (0/0), Alejandro Pozo (0/17), Dion Lopy (0/24), Edgar Gonzalez (2/22), Gonzalo Melero (0/22), Iddrisu Baba (0/21), Jonathan Viera (2/11), Lucas Robertone (0/22), Luka Romero (2/3), Marcos Pena (0/0), Sergio Arribas (6/26), Adrian Embarba (0/24), Anthony Lozano (0/10), Ibrahima Kone (0/8), Largie Ramazani (3/23), Leo Baptistao (4/20), Luis Suarez (4/10), Marko Milovanovic (0/8), Rachad Fettal (0/0).

Celta Vigo vs Almeria Team News

Celta Vigo could have as few as two players on the injured and absent list for their next assignment this coming Friday.

Williot Swedberg and Joseph Aidoo are all absent from the Celta Vigo squad that faces Almeria at Abanca Balaidos.

Almeria face a list of three absentees from the squad ahead of their next match this coming Friday against Celta Vigo.

Names like Cesar Montes, Luis Suarez and Ibrahima Kone most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Celta Vigo.

Celta Vigo vs Almeria Lineups

Celta Vigo vs Almeria H2H

Their latest encounter was a belter of a game, which finished with a 2-3 scoreline. An uncommon result, but we would not mind a similar goal fest on Friday. Celta Vigo have a 43% win rate in the against Almeria, who won two of these matches. The total record reads 3-2-2, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Celta Vigo vs Almeria Results

In the last seven matches between Celta Vigo and Almeria over 2.5 goals came out one time. Odds on at least three goals are at 19/20 with bookies.

Celta Vigo vs Almeria Betting Tips

Iago Aspas is the most prolific La Liga marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Almeria look to Luka Romero, hoping he can add to his current total of two La Liga goals in his latest games.

Celta Vigo won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Abanca Balaidos. They drew three and lost five as well, while Almeria won one of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost eight. Goals are usually flowing for Celta Vigo on home soil these days, and at both ends of pitch. Both teams found the back of the net in six of their last 10 matches here. In contrast, both teams to score happened six times for Almeria in their last 10 league games away from home.

Over 3.5 goals came out six times in the past seven encounters between Celta Vigo and Almeria, with the former on an average of 2.15 goals a game. Almeria scored 1.87 goals per game and both teams scored six times in this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Celta Vigo’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Almeria, who managed to score 0.8 times in those matches.