Celta Vigo vs Espanyol Prediction and Analysis: Sweet Revenge
The match between Celta Vigo and Espanyol in La Liga will take place at 00:30 on April 13th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest Celta Vigo vs Espanyol team news
Celta Vigo have no injury problems following their win against Mallorca, so coach Claudio Giraldez is likely to keep the starting lineup unchanged. However, players like Fer Lopez, Borja Iglesias, and Williot Swedberg are still on the list of potential replacements. Lopez scored after coming on as a substitute in the previous game and could replace Iago Aspas – the veteran striker who may be rested.
On Espanyol's side, Jose Grangera and Brian Olivan remain absent due to injury. With no new injuries reported this past week, it's likely that coach Manolo Gonzalez will maintain the same lineup that helped them beat Rayo Vallecano 4-0. Roberto Fernandez will continue to lead the attack, while Javi Puado – who has scored 10 goals in La Liga this season – is guaranteed a starting place.
Latest predicted lineups for Celta Vigo vs Espanyol
Celta Vigo:
Guaita; J Rodriguez, Starfelt, Alonso, Mingueza; Carreira, Duran, Beltran, Moriba, Gonzalez; F Lopez
Espanyol:
J Garcia; El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero; Gonzalez, Lozano; Roca, Exposito, Puado; Fernandez
Latest football match prediction: Celta Vigo vs Espanyol
Celta Vigo have been in impressive form in La Liga since the beginning of February. They are unbeaten in their last eight matches, winning five and drawing three, and have climbed to seventh place in the standings – a position that would allow them to compete for a European spot next season.
The 2-1 victory against Mallorca in the previous round further strengthened the hopes of Claudio Giraldez's team of securing a European qualification spot, as they are now only 5 points behind fifth-placed Villarreal. Celta's home form is also impressive, with 30 points from 15 matches, including 9 wins – a record that shows they are very difficult to beat at Balaídos.
Celta is also one of the most attacking teams this season. They have scored 44 goals – the sixth highest in the league – but have also conceded 43, a fairly high number compared to other teams in the European competition. This less-than-solid defensive ability could become a weakness that causes them to falter in the final stages of the race.
In their last four encounters with Espanyol, Celta have only won one match and lost 3-1 in the first leg of this season. Therefore, despite their current good form, they still need to be cautious against an opponent who has previously caused them difficulties.
Espanyol are also showing signs of resurgence. They have lost only one of their last six La Liga matches and have just earned four points in their last two rounds: a draw against Atletico Madrid at home and then an impressive 4-0 victory away at Rayo Vallecano.
The Catalan team is currently ranked 16th with 32 points after 29 matches (8 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses), 4 points above the relegation zone. Although they are still in the relegation battle, their current form is a reason for fans to have faith.
Having returned to La Liga thanks to the Segunda Division play-offs last season, Espanyol's goal this season is simply to avoid relegation, and if they maintain their current form, they can certainly achieve that smoothly.
Latest Celta Vigo vs Espanyol score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Celta Vigo vs Espanyolas follows:
- Sportsmole:Celta Vigo 2-0 Espanyol
- WhoScore:Celta Vigo 2-1 Espanyol
- Our newspaper predicts:Celta Vigo 2-1 Espanyol
When and where can I watch Celta Vigo vs Espanyol live?
To watch the Celta Vigo vs Espanyol match live in La Liga, taking place at 00:30 on April 13th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
