On Sunday afternoon, Sevilla and Celta Vigo clash at the Sanchez Pizjuan in a game that could be massive in the fight for survival in La Liga.
Sevilla looking to move further away from the relegation zoneThe Andalusians have been inconsistent of late, although a 2-2 draw at fellow strugglers Almeria last time out means that Sevilla have lost just one of their previous seven games in La Liga.
Their recent mixed form has Sevilla in 14th place in the Spanish top flight, only six points clear of the league’s relegation zone.
Sevilla has a solid recent home record in La Liga. They are unbeaten in three matches at the Sanchez Pizjuan in the Spanish top flight, including two straight home wins over Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
Their recent home games in La Liga have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their previous nine matches in the top flight.
Celta in a precarious position in La LigaThe Galicians are in a precarious position in the Spanish top flight. They are in 17th place in the table, just two points clear of the relegation zone.
A run of three defeats in their last five matches in La Liga led to the sacking of head coach Rafa Benitez. Claudio Giraldez has been appointed as the caretaker head coach.
Celta's biggest problem in the Spanish top flight recently has been conceding too many goals. They have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five La Liga games.
The visitors have been poor travellers in recent months, winning just one of their last 12 away games in the Spanish top flight. Los Celestes have also conceded at least two goals in their previous three matches on their travels.
What am I backing?Sevilla has improved slightly of late, and I am backing the Andalusians to record a third straight home win, with Celta currently struggling for form.
