Espanyol vs Celta Vigo betting tips: La Liga preview, predictions and odds
Vidal, Aleix
Lopez, David
Solari, Augusto
Lei, Wu
Vilhena, Tonny
Galhardo, Thiago
Recommended bets
Draw and under 2.5 goals is 11/4.
Iago Aspas is 11/2 to break the deadlock and 2/1 to score anytime.
Match preview
Iago Aspas (R) of Celta de Vigo celebrates after scoring the second goal during the La Liga match between Celta de Vigo and Barcelona at Municipal Balaidos on April 17, 2018 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
These two both have 36 points after 30 matches, meaning it’s 11th vs 12th in a mid-table clash, with Celta de Vigo currently higher by virtue of goal difference.
Espanyol will certainly take this position, given that they were in the Segunda División last season following a catastrophic relegation in 2020.
On Monday night, Vicente Moreno’s side were heartbreakingly beaten 1-0 by Real Sociedad, conceding a 96th minute penalty in San Sebastián.
Before this, Blanquiazules were unbeaten in three matches, winning two of those, their longest unbeaten streak since late-October.
Celta de Vigo meanwhile came into the season with slightly loftier ambitions having finished eighth last time round.
O Celtiña were beaten 2-1 by league-leaders Real Madrid last weekend with the visitors awarded no less than three penalties at Balaídos.
This is the first time in Primera División history that an away side has been given three spot-kicks.
But, having lost that one, Eduardo Coudet’s side have only won one of their last seven with their European aspirations ending in this period.
This one is tough to call at RCDE Stadium.
Espanyol team news
BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 13: RCD Espanyol supporters cheer on their team during the La Liga match between Espanyol and Levante at Cornella-El Prat stadium on October 13, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Veteran goalkeeper Diego López remains injured so Oier Olazábal will continue to deputise.
At the other end, top-scorer Raúl de Tomás is out due to a shoulder injury, meaning Loren Morón could continue to deputise up front.
Celta Vigo team news
VIGO, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 21: Franco Cervi celebrates with Iago Aspas 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)
Celta meanwhile could continue with their front four of Nolito, Iago Aspas, Santi Mina and Brais Méndez.
At right-back, Hugo Mallo is out, so Kevin Vázquez will continue there.
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Espanyol Barcelona vs Valencia CF - 1:1
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Deportivo Alaves vs Espanyol Barcelona - 2:1
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Espanyol Barcelona vs CA Osasuna - 1:1
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Real Madrid vs Espanyol Barcelona - 4:0
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Valencia CF vs RC Celta de Vigo - 2:0
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RC Celta de Vigo vs Elche CF - 1:0
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FC Barcelona vs RC Celta de Vigo - 3:1
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RC Celta de Vigo vs Deportivo Alaves - 4:0
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Granada CF vs RC Celta de Vigo - 1:1
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| May 22, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Granada CF | 0 - 0 | Espanyol Barcelona |
| May 14, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Espanyol Barcelona | 1 - 1 | Valencia CF |
| May 11, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Deportivo Alaves | 2 - 1 | Espanyol Barcelona |
| May 8, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Espanyol Barcelona | 1 - 1 | CA Osasuna |
| April 30, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Real Madrid | 4 - 0 | Espanyol Barcelona |
| May 21, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Valencia CF | 2 - 0 | RC Celta de Vigo |
| May 15, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | RC Celta de Vigo | 1 - 0 | Elche CF |
| May 10, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | FC Barcelona | 3 - 1 | RC Celta de Vigo |
| May 7, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | RC Celta de Vigo | 4 - 0 | Deportivo Alaves |
| May 1, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Granada CF | 1 - 1 | RC Celta de Vigo |
| Espanyol Barcelona | RC Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Matches played | 38 |
| 10 | Matches won | 12 |
| 349 | Goal attempts | 325 |
| 134 | Shots on goal | 133 |
| 156 | Shots off goal | 138 |
| 172 | Corner kicks | 167 |
| 46% | Average ball possession | 56% |
| 59 | Shots blocked | 54 |
| 103 | Cards given | 89 |
| 617 | Free kicks | 499 |
| 68 | Offsides | 83 |
| 7 | Shots on bar | 5 |
| 34 | Goals by foot | 38 |
| 5 | Goals by head | 3 |
| 40 | Goals scored | 43 |
| 53 | Goals conceded | 43 |
| 0 | Shots on post | 3 |
| Espanyol Barcelona | RC Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Matches | 47 |
| 23 | Home Matches | 24 |
| 24 | Away Matches | 23 |
| 57 | Total Goals | 56 |
| 1.21 | Average Goals Scored | 1.19 |
| 15 | Wins | 16 |
| 16 | Losses | 15 |
| 16 | Draws | 16 |
| April 10, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Espanyol Barcelona | 1 - 0 | RC Celta de Vigo |
| December 17, 2021 | LaLiga 21/22 | RC Celta de Vigo | 3 - 1 | Espanyol Barcelona |
| July 19, 2020 | LaLiga 19/20 | Espanyol Barcelona | 0 - 0 | RC Celta de Vigo |
| September 26, 2019 | LaLiga 19/20 | RC Celta de Vigo | 1 - 1 | Espanyol Barcelona |
| April 24, 2019 | LaLiga 18/19 | Espanyol Barcelona | 1 - 1 | RC Celta de Vigo |
La Liga table:
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
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| 1 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Athletic Bilbao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Espanyol Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | RCD Mallorca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Real Valladolid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Real Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Betis Seville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sevilla FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Atletico Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cadiz CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | UD Almeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Girona FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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What time is kick off between Espanyol Barcelona vs RC Celta de Vigo?
14:15, Sunday 10 April 2022
