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Villarreal vs Celta: Prediction and Betting Odds 5.55
Villarreal kicks off the first midweek of the season on August 26 at the Estadio de la Ceramica. Before the start of this game, the Yellow Submarine is in fifth place. Will the hosts be able to put up a fight against the tough guests from Vigo? Our experts have assessed the teams' chances and prepared the best bets for the game against Celta
Command Analysis
Villarreal
SpainCurrent form
It took https://villarrealcf.es/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Villarreal two attempts to secure their first win in La Liga in the 2024/25 competition, scoring a goal in stoppage time to beat Sevilla 2-1 on Friday. They now return home hoping to extend their unbeaten run to three games, but coach Marcelino said his side are in a “difficult situation” with the transfer window still open and the season still in its infancy. The coach noted that any problems around football could hurt his side. However, the work on signing new contracts is going well, which gives them a chance to continue their success.
Disqualifications and injuries
Pedraza (injury), Foyth (knee injury) and Suarez (muscle injury) will not be able to take to the football field.
Interesting trends for betting
- Marcelino has faced Celta more than 20 times during his coaching career.
The Villarreal head coach has impressive statistics against the Celts - 71 percent of the matches the coach has not lost, which suggests that he has a recipe for success in this game.
- In all four La Liga games between the two teams this season and the last three head-to-head encounters, both teams have scored, with the total number of goals being over 2.5.
In the last three head-to-head matches, the opponents pleased not only with an abundance of attacks, but also with their effectiveness – in the last two duels, no less than five goals were scored.
- Ayoze Perez's first goal in Villarreal colours was his fourth La Liga winner this century
This means that four of his last five goals have come after the break. There are serious hopes for the newcomer, as the team needs a leader.
Estimated composition : Alcoado - Kiko Femenia, Albiol, Bailly, Cardona - Terrats, Comesana, Pareja, Guey - Danjuma, Pinot.
Celta Vigo
SpainCurrent form
Claudio Giraldes' Celta Vigo continued their perfect start to the season, coming back from behind on the final day to secure a 3-1 win over Valencia on Friday. It was an important result for Giraldes, who, heading into his first away trip of the league season, became the first Celta coach since the turn of the century to go unbeaten in his first seven home games in La Liga since Victor Fernandez in 1998. The success must now be transferred to the road, and two comeback wins are proof that the Celta Vigo side are not to be discounted.
Disqualifications and injuries
De la Torre (ankle injury) and Ristic (calf injury) will be out.
Interesting trends for betting
- Celta have failed to win five of their last six head-to-head matches
Home field advantage doesn't always help the Yellow Submarine, but the Celts' terrible away results can be taken advantage of.
- Iago Aspas scored, made an assist and missed a penalty in the final round
Star player Vigo managed it, which was actually the second time he has done so in his career, having previously done so in November 2023.
- Celta have secured two comeback victories in a row
The fact that they have only managed one away game in the entire 2023/24 season hints at a newfound determination. In addition, today is not the usual pattern of the away team starting with a series of defeats and a change of head coach in the autumn.
Probable line-up : Villar - Manquillo, Mingueza, Sverberg, Dominguez - Moriba, Beltran, Jailson, Rodriguez - Aspas, Iglesias.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:0
Four of the last six head-to-head matches have seen this score
6.50Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In 3 of Villarreal's last 5 matches, goals were scored in both halves
1.82Bet Corners: Total Under 9.5
In 3 of the last 5 matches of the hosts such a bet took place
1.88Bet Number 2 in the score
In three of the last six matches this bet has played out
1.65Tip and bets
We believe that this match will be played with maximum concentration in the defense line, because the "yellows" play very well on their home field, and it is precisely the quality defense that can ultimately decide the fate of the confrontation. In addition, the guests rarely score away from home, and the hosts' streak of always conceding on their home field has been too long.
Our betting tip is under 2.5 goals and we bet on it for 2.10
Bet on the outcome
Today we will give preference to the hosts of the meeting, who have quite serious tournament motivation and an excellent selection of players. In addition, the statistics of face-to-face duels in favor of the representatives of Valencia and the support of the stands can give them even more strength, which will ultimately help them to win an important victory, and with a comfortable score for themselves.
Prediction: Villarreal win by two goals and we bet on it for 5.55
Betting on yellow cards
This fight will most likely not be an exception and may lead to a lot of violations, some of which may be severely condemned by the referee. Moreover, in two of the last four fights, the referee did not show less than four yellow cards.
Betting Tip - total yellow cards over four. This option can be found for 1.71
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