On Sunday afternoon, Celta Vigo will look to move a step closer to La Liga safety when they host Villarreal at the Estadio de Balaidos.
Celta Vigo are still not clear of the drop zoneThe Galicians are currently in 17th place in La Liga, five points clear of the relegation zone in the Spanish top flight with just five games remaining.
Celta lost 3-0 at Alaves last time out, meaning that they have won just one of their last four matches in La Liga. The game was another high-scoring one for the home team, with over 2.5 goals scored in nine of their previous 11 outings.
Claudio Giraldez’s team are unbeaten in their last three home games in La Liga, having recorded two victories and a win. Their recent home matches in the Spanish top flight have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in seven of their last ten games on home soil.
Villarreal looking to seal a European spotThe Yellow Submarine are currently in ninth place in the table, four points adrift of the European spots.
Marcelino’s team have been in decent form of late in La Liga, having recorded wins in six of their last eight outings in the Spanish top-flight.
Their recent games in the Spanish top flight have been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in six of their last eight matches in La Liga.
Villarreal has been strong travellers of late in the Spanish top-flight, as they are unbeaten in six away games, having recorded four wins and two draws.
Their attacking prowess is a critical factor in the visitor’s recent strong away form. They have scored at least two goals in all four of their recent victories away from home.
What am I backing?Celta are difficult to beat on home soil, while Villarreal have been in decent form, so it’s a difficult game to call. However, I do expect this game to be a high-scoring encounter, so the bet I am backing is over 2.5 goals scored.
