Valencia vs Celta Vigo betting tips: La Liga preview, predictions and odds
Fontu00e1n, Jose
Racic, Uros
Musah, Yunus
Murillo, Jeison
Pineda, Orbelin
Guedes, Goncalo
Dominguez Franco, Mario
Veiga, Gabriel
Cheryshev, Denis
Recommended bets
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is 6/5.
Valencia to win and over 2.5 goals is 10/3.
Match preview
Gonçalo Guedes of Valencia CF (L) and Levante’s defender Carlos Clerc during La Liga Match between Levante ud and Valencia cf at Ciutat de Valencia Stadium on December 20, 2021. (Photo by Jose Miguel Fernandez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
What does the future hold for Valencia?
Without context, seeing that los Che, one of Spain’s biggest clubs, are 11th would suggest it’s been a catastrophic campaign.
But, actually, Head Coach José Bordalás, who arrived under a cloud last summer, has done a fantastic job.
Last month, they were a penalty shootout away from winning the Copa del Rey, a trophy that would’ve brought with it silverware and European qualification.
Around that final, los Murciélagos’ La Liga form has fallen off a cliff, failing to win any of their last eight, including last Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Espanyol.
But, the context that must be given is that owner Peter Lim has decimated the squad, selling pretty much any player they get an offer for.
This has seen the following players all leave the club since the summer of 2020:
Francis Coquelin, Dani Parejo, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Ferran Torres, Rodrigo, Kevin Gameiro, Lee Kang-in, Rubén Sobrino, Daniel Wass and many more.
In line with this, their two remaining stars José Luis Gayà and Carlos Soler are also set to depart, as leaked by El Confidencial.
Last season’s 13th place finish wasn’t enough to save Javi Gracia so, despite having the backing of the fans, Bordalás could be gone after this game.
Celta de Vigo meanwhile, having finished eighth last season, were hoping to challenge for European places, but that hasn’t materialised.
O Celtiña actually went above Valencia last weekend by beating Elche 1-0 at Balaídos; Denis Suárez the scorer.
So, Eduardo Coudet’s side have won their last two home games, but their terrible form in February and March ended their top seven push.
There’s little at stake but this one should be entertaining at Mestalla.
Valencia team news
BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 17: Sergiño Dest of FC Barcelona is challenged by Gabriel Paulista of Valencia CF during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Camp Nou on October 17, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
As mentioned academy graduates José Luis Gayà and Carlos Soler, who’ve made 290 and 221 appearances for Valencia respectively, could be leaving after this game.
In goal, Giorgi Mamardashvili could be restored after Jasper Cillessen made just his second appearance of 2022 against Espanyol.
Gonçalo Guedes, another who might be on the move, and Bryan Gil, who’s shone on loan from Spurs, could also return to the XI.
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)
Nolito got a lovely sendoff at Balaídos last weekend and rightly so given that he’s made 181 appearances for Celta over two spells.
He, Thiago Galhardo and Iago Aspas will lead the attack but Santi Mina won’t feature after being sentenced to five years in prison.
With Hugo Mallo out due to a long-term knee injury, Kevin Vázquez will start at right-back.
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Valencia CF vs RC Celta de Vigo - 2:0
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Espanyol Barcelona vs Valencia CF - 1:1
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Valencia CF vs Real Betis Seville - 0:3
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Athletic Bilbao vs Valencia CF - 0:0
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Valencia CF vs Levante UD - 1:1
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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 21, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Valencia CF | 2 - 0 | RC Celta de Vigo |
May 14, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Espanyol Barcelona | 1 - 1 | Valencia CF |
May 10, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Valencia CF | 0 - 3 | Real Betis Seville |
May 7, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Athletic Bilbao | 0 - 0 | Valencia CF |
April 30, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Valencia CF | 1 - 1 | Levante UD |
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 |
Valencia CF | RC Celta de Vigo | |
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38 | Matches played | 38 |
11 | Matches won | 12 |
331 | Goal attempts | 325 |
133 | Shots on goal | 133 |
139 | Shots off goal | 138 |
175 | Corner kicks | 167 |
46% | Average ball possession | 56% |
59 | Shots blocked | 54 |
135 | Cards given | 89 |
691 | Free kicks | 499 |
52 | Offsides | 83 |
5 | Shots on post | 3 |
6 | Shots on bar | 5 |
36 | Goals by foot | 38 |
9 | Goals by head | 3 |
48 | Goals scored | 43 |
53 | Goals conceded | 43 |
Valencia CF | RC Celta de Vigo | |
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48 | Matches | 48 |
24 | Home Matches | 24 |
24 | Away Matches | 24 |
62 | Total Goals | 47 |
1.29 | Average Goals Scored | 0.98 |
22 | Wins | 11 |
11 | Losses | 22 |
15 | Draws | 15 |
May 21, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Valencia CF | 2 - 0 | RC Celta de Vigo |
December 5, 2021 | LaLiga 21/22 | RC Celta de Vigo | 1 - 2 | Valencia CF |
February 20, 2021 | LaLiga 20/21 | Valencia CF | 2 - 0 | RC Celta de Vigo |
September 19, 2020 | LaLiga 20/21 | RC Celta de Vigo | 2 - 1 | Valencia CF |
February 1, 2020 | LaLiga 19/20 | Valencia CF | 1 - 0 | RC Celta de Vigo |
La Liga table:
# | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
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1 | Athletic Bilbao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Atletico Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Cadiz CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Espanyol Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Getafe CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | Girona FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | RCD Mallorca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Real Betis Seville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Real Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Real Valladolid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Sevilla FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | UD Almeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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What time is kick off between Valencia CF vs RC Celta de Vigo?
15:30, Saturday 21 May 2022