Celta Vigo Form
Last week, the team shared the points in an important away match against Real Betis (1:1). On the one hand, Celta Vigo missed the chance to catch up with a direct rival, but at the same time they did not allow the opposition to extend their lead. The Galicians remain sixth in the standings, and they are currently three points short of breaking into the top five. Overall, the club have lacked consistency. Celta Vigo have lost only one of their last five La Liga matches, but across the last eight rounds they have managed just two wins.
- Both teams have scored in five of the Galicians’ last six games in the Spanish league.
- The club’s uncompromising home run in this competition has stretched to eight matches (four wins, four defeats).
- At least two goals have been scored in six consecutive Celta Vigo matches in La Liga.
Potential Celta Vigo Lineup (3-4-3)*
Andrei Radu – Marcos Alonso, Carl Starfelt, Alvaro Nunez – Oscar Mingueza, Hugo Sotelo, Fer Lopez, Sergio Carreira – Pablo Duran, Ferran Jutgla, Hugo Alvarez.
Ilaix Moriba is serving a suspension. Midfielders Miguel Roman and Matias Vecino are not ready for the match due to injuries.
Deportivo Alaves Form
A week ago, the club were very close to a home win over Villarreal, but ultimately had to settle for a draw after conceding in the 98th minute (1:1). Deportivo Alaves are now on a six-match winless run in La Liga (three draws, three defeats). With such results, the Basques have found themselves on the brink of the relegation zone, and before the weekend the team were only two points clear of 18th place. It is also worth noting that in the current La Liga season, Deportivo Alaves have scored 26 goals in total — only Getafe Club de Futbol (23) and Real Oviedo S.A.D. (18) have a worse record by this measure.
- The Basques have failed to keep a clean sheet in 13 Spanish league matches.
- The club have not won 11 of their last 12 away matches in this competition (two draws, nine defeats).
- At least two goals have been scored in seven of Deportivo Alaves’ last eight away games in La Liga.
Potential Deportivo Alaves Lineup (3-5-2)*
Antonio Sivera – Jonny Castro, Victor Parada, Nahuel Tenaglia – Antonio Blanco, Carles Alena, Pablo Ibanez, Angel Perez, Youssef Enriquez – Toni Martinez, Lucas Boye.
The suspensions of defender Jon Pacheco and midfielder Ander Guevara have ended, but defender Youssef Enriquez is now serving a ban. Defender Carlos Benavidez is injured.
* For each team, the starting line-up from its last match in this competition is listed.
Referee
Miguel Sesma (Spain)
Matches – 15 (La Liga, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 42;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.8;
Red cards shown – 0;
Fouls per match on average – 27;
Penalties – 20%.
