Celta Vigo vs Alavés betting tips: La Liga preview, predictions and odds

Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Alavés betting tips: La Liga preview, predictions and odds

Updated: July 25, 2022 at 7:12 pm GMT+1

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Celta de Vigo have won each of their last four meetings with Alavés, scoring 13 and conceding just two. Before this, el Glorioso had won five of their last seven against O Celtiña, losing only once.

Under 2.5 goals is 4/6.

Iago Aspas has scored seven goals in 11 league appearances against Alavés. He is 4/1 to break the deadlock and 11/8 to score anytime.

Match preview

Sevilla FC v Deportivo Alavés - La Liga Santander SEVILLE, SPAIN - MAY 23: Facundo Pellistri of Deportivo Alavés looks on during the La Liga Santander match between Sevilla FC and Deportivo Alavés at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 23, 2021 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Can Deportivo Alavés pull off a great escape?

Last weekend, Julio Velázquez's side reignited their survival hopes by beating Villarreal 2-1 at Mendizorrotza; Víctor Laguardia and Gonzalo Escalante on target.

That's now back-to-back home wins for Alavés, also beating Rayo Vallecano, whilst suffering a costly 2-1 defeat at Mallorca in-between.

So, el Glorioso are 19th, four points from safety.

But, with their remaining games being this one, Espanyol (H), Levante (A) and Cádiz (H), their destiny is firmly in their own hands.

Will Alavés win away from home for the first time since 23 October?

Celta de Vigo, in stark contrast, essentially have nothing to play for.

Eduardo Coudet's side looked set to beat Granada last weekend when Iago Aspas opened the scoring at Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes.

However, el Graná pushed hard towards the end and got a deserved equaliser in stoppage time.

So, O Celtiña have slipped down to 12th, having only won one of their last seven fixtures.

Will Alavés leave Balaídos with a massive victory?

Celta Vigo team news

RC Celta de Vigo v Levante UD - La Liga Santander VIGO, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Franco Cervi of Celta de Vigo celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the La Liga Santander match between RC Celta de Vigo and Levante UD at Abanca Balaidos Stadium on February 21, 2022 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Santi Mina started up front last weekend, but won't be doing the same here after being sentenced to four years in prison subsequently.

He and UD Ibiza player David Goldar were found guilty of sexual abuse on Wednesday

As ever, Iago Aspas will be Celta Vigo's main goal threat, having scored seven times against Alavés in the past.

Nolito and Denis Suárez, who were left out last week, could be back in the XI here.

Deportivo Alavés team news

Getafe CF v Deportivo Alaves - La Liga Santander GETAFE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Gonzalo Escalante of Deportivo Alavés celebrates after scoring goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Getafe CF and Deportivo Alaves at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on February 26, 2022 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Joselu, as ever, is Alavés' main man having scored 13 of their 28 league goals this season.

Luis Rioja and Édgar Méndez will look to support the centre-forward from wider positions.

Solid centre-back duo Víctor Laguardia, who scored last weekend, and Florian Lejeune will be key if Alavés do manage to stay up.

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