Espanyol vs Celta Vigo Prediction and Betting Tips | 30th November 2024
The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Espanyol take on an impressive Celta Vigo side in an important clash at the Estadio Cornella El Prat on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will be determined to win this game.
Espanyol vs Celta Vigo Preview
Celta Vigo are in 11th place in the La Liga standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Galician outfit played out a 2-2 draw against Barcelona last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Espanyol, on the other hand, are in 19th place in the league table and have struggled over the past year. The Catalan hosts slumped to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Girona in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Espanyol vs Celta Vigo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Espanyol and Celta Vigo are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won 14 matches apiece out of the 40 games played between the two teams.
- Espanyol have won only two of their last 15 matches against Celta Vigo in La Liga and have played out eight draws against them during this period.
- Celta Vigo are unbeaten in five of their last seven matches away from home against Espanyol in La Liga and won their previous such game in March 2023 by a 3-1 scoreline.
- Celta Vigo have won 37 of their 106 matches against Espanyol in La Liga - they have won more matches only against Sevilla in the history of the competition.
- Espanyol have lost seven of their last eight matches in La Liga.
Espanyol vs Celta Vigo Prediction
Celta Vigo have a good squad at their disposal and have a point to prove going into this game. Iago Aspas and Hugo Alvarez can be lethal on their day and will look to make an impact this weekend.
Espanyol have been in poor form this season and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. Celta Vigo are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Espanyol 1-2 Celta Vigo
Espanyol vs Celta Vigo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Celta Vigo to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Espanyol to score first - Yes