With the Europa League fixtures complete on Thursday, its back to domestic action on Friday night and this weekend’s La Liga action begins with a match between Celta Vigo and Leganes at Estadio de Balaídos. Celta Vigo start this match down in the bottom half of the table, sitting in 13th place and need a win if they are to have any chance of moving into the top half. Leganes find themselves in 8th place in La Liga but recent results have seen them drop off the pace in the hunt for the European places and they must win this game to remain in touch with the top 6 teams.
Spanish La Liga – Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Madrid – Saturday 18th November – 14:15 UK Time
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Celta Vigo
LeganesCelta Vigo Form
Celta Vigo lost 2-1 at Sevilla last weekend and that defeat means it is now only 2 wins in their last 6 La Liga games. However, they did defeat Eibar 2-1 away in the cup recently, meaning they have won 2 of their last 4 in all competitions. Much of Celta Vigo’s problems have come at home and they have managed only 2 wins from their last 11 home La Liga matches. Their most recent home win came prior to the international break which was a 2-1 victory over Athletic Club. Celta Vigo have kept just 1 clean sheet in their last 14 home La Liga games.
Leganes Form
Leganes come into this match on the back of 3 straight defeats in La Liga and need to get back to winning ways if they want to cement their great start to the campaign. The defeats have come at Sevilla and Valencia and last weekend there was a 3-0 home defeat at the hands of league leaders Barcelona. Away from home, Leganes have recorded only 3 wins from their previous 20 away league games but all 3 of those victories have come this season, which shows an improvement in their play on the road. Leganes have conceded 5 goals in their last 2 away matches.
Team News
Celta Vigo will be without the suspended Ruben Blanco for this match, who will return next week. The hosts also have doubts over Facundo Roncaglia and Emre Mor. Leganes travel without the injured Jon Ander Serantes who has a shoulder injury. Omar Ramos is nursing a thigh injury but could into contention for a place on the bench having resumed training.
Top Betting Tips
Given the poor form of Leganes, Celta Vigo will be confident of picking up maximum points in this game and moving up the league table. You can get 10/11 with Ladbrokes for Ladbrokes to win this match. Leganes have been losing at half-time and full-time in each of their last 3 La Liga games. They could be in for more of the same in this match against a Celta Vigo team who have been leading at half-time in each of their last 8 competitive games. Ladbrokes offer 10/11 for Celta Vigo to be winning at half-time and full-time. Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas has scored 6 goals in his last 5 La Liga games and can be backed at 7/5 with William Hill to score at any time.