Alaves vs Celta Vigo prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2024-04-26 16:30.
[p]Deportivo AlavĂ©s made an emphatic statement last weekend with a 2-0 win over a struggling AtlĂ©tico Madrid side to move one step closer to guaranteeing their survival. Shaken by a 2-0 loss away to relegation candidate Granada in the previous round, AlavĂ©s head coach Luis GarcĂa Plaza made several changes to his team, including giving Giuliano Simeone his first appearance against his father Diego.[/p]
[p]A ten-point lead over 18th-placed Cådiz should bring a lot of relief to the squad, especially when they can extend the advantage in front of their own fans and move three points further away from upcoming opponents Celta Vigo, who are directly battling Cådiz for 17th. In addition to the inspiration that should come from defeating Atlético, Alavés hold a near-perfect (W4, D1) home record in this competition against the clubs joining Celta below them in the standings at the start of the round.[/p]
[p]Celta should also be brimming with confidence after securing three wins from six league games since the start of March (D1, L2) following their biggest goal haul of the season in a 4-1 win at home to Las Palmas. Whilst it hasnât been the celebratory centenary the club planned when hiring the legendary Rafa BenĂtez, the club have formally begun planning for their next campaign by signing current manager Claudio GirĂĄldez for 2024/25. [/p]
[p]The team appear to be enjoying a new lease of life under GirĂĄldez, collecting seven goals and seven points throughout his four games in charge. They should have plenty of insight to offer their new boss in regards to succeeding against their next opponents, having won five of the last six H2Hs including both that took place in Ălava.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Home is where Carlos Benavidez appears to do his best work, epitomised by all three of his competitive goals this season being recorded at Estadio Mendizorrotza. On the other hand, JĂžrgen Strand Larsenâs last five goals were all recorded across Celtaâs last eight La Liga away matches.[/p]
[p]Hot streaks: AlavĂ©sâ last nine La Liga games all produced under 2.5 total goals, whilst the last six saw only the winning team score.[/p]