On Thursday night, two teams looking to return to form in La Liga meet as Celta Vigo and Alaves go head-to-head at the Balaidos.
Celta Vigo form guideThe Galicians’ poor start to the season continued last time out when they suffered a last-gasp 3-2 defeat at reigning champions Barcelona. Celta threw away a two-goal lead in Catalonia. It was Celta’s third defeat in their last four outings in La Liga. The loss also means that Celta have now lost ten of their previous 13 matches in the Spanish top-flight.
Los Celestes have struggled for league wins at Balaidos, losing four of their previous six home matches in La Liga, including three straight home defeats.
Their recent matches on home soil in La Liga have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their previous eight games at home.
Alaves form guideLike their hosts, Alaves have been in poor form of late in La Liga, having suffered three defeats in their last four league matches and losing four of their six games in the Spanish top-flight this season.
Their recent matches in La Liga have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in their last four outings. One of the main problems for Alaves has been finding the net, as they have failed to score in three of their previous four outings in the Spanish top flight.
Alaves have been truly woeful on their travels in La Liga of late, failing to win in their last 18 away games, having suffered defeat in their previous nine league matches away from home.
The visitors have struggled in front of goal away from home, scoring just once in their previous five away matches.
What am I backing?Both teams head into this clash needing a victory, having struggled for results of late. This could be a tight encounter, so I am backing under 2.5 goals scored.