On Saturday afternoon, Celta Vigo and Granada go head-to-head at Balaidos in what could be a massive game at the bottom of La Liga.
Celta Vigo form guideThe Galicians look set for another tough season of staving off relegation in the Spanish top flight. Rafa Benitez’s team is in 18th place in the table, three points adrift of the safety of 17th place.
A 0-0 draw at Rayo Vallecano last time out means that Celta are winless in their previous 12 games in La Liga. However, they have drawn five of their last six league games, including their last three matches in the Spanish top flight.
Celta’s recent Liga matches have lacked goals of late, as five of their previous six games have produced under 2.5 goals.
Los Celeste's poor home record needs to be addressed, as they have failed to win in their last eight Liga games at Balaidos. Four of their previous five home matches in La Liga have ended in draws.
Granada form guideThe Andalusians are one place and two points adrift of their hosts in the table, five points away from 17th place.
A poor recent run of league form has not helped their chances of escaping the bottom three, as they are 13 Liga matches without a victory.
A 1-1 draw at home to Athletic Club last time out ended a short two-game losing run in La Liga. The draw against Athletic continued a low-scoring run of games for Granada, as four of their last five La Liga matches have produced under 2.5 goals.
Granada have not travelled well in La Liga in recent months, as they are winless in nine league games on their travels, having suffered eight defeats and drawn once.
What am I backing?Both teams will be wary of this fixture, with so much to lose. I believe this will be a close encounter, so the bet I am backing is under 2.5 goals scored.
