Celta Vigo vs Las Palmas prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2024-04-19 12:00.
[p]Celta Vigoâs ânew manager bounceâ came to an end with an unsuccessful trip to Real Betis (2-1) that marked Claudio GirĂĄldezâs first loss in interim charge (W1, D1). It remains to be seen whether the bold move to sack Rafael BenĂtez was the correct one, particularly when they and 18th-placed CĂĄdiz have each picked up eight points over the last six La Liga rounds (W2, D2, L2).[/p]
[p]Four of those points came from their last two home outings against Rayo Vallecano (0-0) and AlmerĂa (1-0), leaving Los Celestes well placed to secure yet another clean sheet when they face one of the leagueâs least proficient teams in attack, Las Palmas. Celta were in the midst of a 12-game winless top-flight run when losing away to their upcoming opponents 2-1 in October, while the Canary Islanders were winning frequently around that time, so a change in form since then for both sides ought to inspire GirĂĄldezâs men to improve on that result.[/p]
[p]Las Palmas have almost certainly bid farewell to their chances of securing a first UEFA campaign since 1977/78 after four consecutive defeats, and can at least be relieved that their outstanding work from September to February ensures that they harbour no relegation concerns. They were made to pay for a second consecutive first-half red card in a 2-0 loss at home to Sevilla last Sunday, but boss GarcĂa Pimienta was proud of his playersâ conduct after what he considered to be an unfair sending-off. [/p]
[p]Thereâs no guarantee that taking on lower-ranked opposition will provide Los Amarillos with any joy, having failed to beat opponents like Granada (1-1 away) and AlmerĂa (L 1-0 at home) this calendar year. It does appear, however, that ending their four-game scoring drought is key to avoiding another loss, as Las Palmas have been drawn blanks in 12 of their 14 defeats so far during this La Liga season.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Celta defender Ăscar Mingueza has recorded a goal or assist in two of his last three home appearances. Looking to thwart him will likely be Ălvaro Valles, who is set to return from suspension and will be keen to end a six-game personal clean-sheet drought dating back to Las Palmasâ last victory on February 10th against Valencia. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Celta have failed to score before half-time in nine of their last 11 La Liga matches.[/p]