In an upcoming La Liga match, Deportivo Alaves will face Celta Vigo at the Estadio de Mendizorroza on Saturday afternoon. Both teams are seeking to regain momentum after the international break and improve their league standings.
Current Standings and Form
Deportivo Alaves currently occupies the 10th position in La Liga with 15 points. Their record includes four wins, three draws, and five defeats. The team’s defensive strength has been a highlight, conceding only 11 goals this season, one of the lowest totals in the league. However, their goal-scoring has been equal, resulting in a neutral goal difference.
In their most recent outing, Alaves suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Girona. In the last five matches across all competitions, they secured two wins. Their home form at Mendizorroza has showed promise, with three victories in the past six games.
Celta Vigo, on the other hand, sits in 13th place with 13 points, accumulated through two wins, seven draws, and three losses. The team recently endured a 4-2 defeat against Barcelona, marking their third league loss. Despite this, Celta has demonstrated resilience, having drawn seven times this season, which speaks to their competitive nature.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Celta Vigo has had the upper hand in their matchups against Alaves. In the last ten encounters, Celta has emerged victorious in six matches, while Alaves has managed two wins, with the other two ending in draws.
Team News
- Deportivo Alaves: Nikola Maras is sidelined with a ligament injury. Lucas Boye returns from suspension.
- Celta Vigo: Williot Swedberg is unavailable, and Hugo Alvarez is doubtful due to a physical issue. Javi Rueda, who has been impactful this season, is back, enhancing tactical options.
Predicted Lineups
| Deportivo Alaves | Celta Vigo |
|---|---|
| Sivera | Radu |
| Castro | Alonso |
| Tenaglia | Starfelt |
| Parada | Fernandez |
| Alena | Rueda |
| Blanco | Moriba |
| Calebe | Sotelo |
| Suarez | Mingueza |
| Martinez | Duran |
| Boye | Iglesias |
| Enriquez | Jutgla |
Match Prediction
In this encounter, Celta Vigo may have the advantage due to their recent attacking form, which has seen them win five of their last six matches in all competitions. Conversely, Alaves has displayed inconsistency, making it more susceptible to Celta’s growing confidence. A scoreline of 2-1 in favor of Celta Vigo seems plausible as both teams clash in this thrilling matchup.
