The La Liga action continues into Monday nigh this week and we have an exciting match to look forward to as Celta Vigo host Real Betis at the Estadio de Balaidos. Celta Vigo are aiming to consolidate their position in the top half of the table. They start the weekend in 8th place and could move up to 7th place if they win this match. A Europa League qualifying spot is not out of the question. Real Betis are in 12th place and have opened a gap between themselves and the relegation zone. A win for them could see them move up to 7th place in La Liga and move above their opponents, so there is much resting on this match.
Spanish La Liga – Celta Vigo v Real Betis – Balaídos, Vigo – Monday 29th January 2018 – 20:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 11/4 at PaddyPower |
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Celta Vigo
Real BetisCelta Vigo Form
Celta Vigo picked up maximum points in their previous La Liga game which was last weekend at Real Sociedad. The 2-1 win was their second straight victory in the league having beaten Leganes away from home the week before. These two victories were a good response to the heavy 5-0 loss at the hands of Barcelona in the Copa del Rey. Celta Vigo are undefeated in their last 4 La Liga games, winning 3 and picking up a point at home in a 2-2 draw with Real Madrid. However, Celta Vigo have been inconsistent at home recently, winning just 3 of their last 14 matches. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 19 of Celta Vigo’s last 25 league games.
Real Betis Form
Real Betis have also tasted a thrashing at the hands of Barcelona, having lost to league leaders 5-0 at home last weekend in La Liga. Despite this heavy defeat, Real Betis have been in decent form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 league games. There was one home victory against Leganes and two away wins coming at Malaga and Sevilla. The 5-3 win at Sevilla was one of the matches of the season in La Liga and a great result against their local rivals. Real Betis have won their last 2 away La Liga games and have been entertaining to watch, scoring 2 more goals in 11 of their last 16 matches on the road. However, they are also conceding an average of 2.11 goals in away league games this season.
Team NewsCelta Vigo come into this match with a clean bill of health and have every player available. They are expected to start the match in a 4-4-2 formation, with Maxi Gomez and Iago Aspas up-front. Real Betis will be missing Joel Campbell and Antonio Sanabria who are both injured. Goalkeeper Antonio Adnan is a doubt and if he doesn’t make it, Dani Gimenez will play in goal.
Celta Vigo v Real Betis – Betting Odds and Predictions
This has the makings of a very exciting match and although both teams are in mid-table, the Europa League is still within reach. Expect to see goals as both teams go for the win and over 2.5 goals is 1/2 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip Celta Vigo v Real Betis
Choosing a winner from this match is tough, with each team capable of winning games but also showing inconsistency throughout the season. The draw with both teams scoring is available at 7/2 with Ladbrokes. Iago Aspas is enjoying another good season in-front of goal for Celta Vigo and the Spanish striker has 12 goals to his name. Aspas is 7/2 with Ladbrokes to open the scoring in this match.