Valencia vs Celta Vigo Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview

Valencia meet Celta Vigo in a live La Liga match this Thursday night. Read the match predictions to find out why a draw is the betting tip at the Mestalla. Valencia were last seen comfortably defeating Deportivo La Coruna 3-0 while Celta Vigo also enjoyed an easy home win in their last match, beating Las Palmas 3-1.

Valencia vs Celta Vigo Preview

Valencia welcome back Eliaquim Mangala from suspension which should force Aymen Abdennour back onto the bench. With Martin Montoya suspended, last-time out scorer Joao Cancelo could be fielded at right-back. Rodrigo Moreno, Nani and Jose Gaya are injured while Mario Suarez is doubtful.

Celta Vigo are likely to continue with Facundo Roncaglia at right-back, with Hugo Mallo still carrying a knock. Ruben Blanco is also doubtful while Marcelo Díaz, John Guidetti and Carles Planas are definitely out injured. Giuseppe Rossi bagged a hat-trick last time out and is nailed on to start up-front.

Team Predictions Valencia vs Celta Vigo

Valencia 4-3-3 formation: Alves; Siqueira, Garay, Mangala, Cancelo; Parejo, Perez, Soler; Orellana, Zaza, Haddadi

Norwich 4-2-3-1 formation: Alvarez; Jonny, Fontas, Cabral, Roncaglia; Hernandez, Wass; Bongonda, Jozabed, Aspas; Rossi

Valencia vs Celta Vigo Betting Tips

• Valencia have won 4 drawn 2 and lost 4 of their last 10 matches
• Celta Vigo have won 6 drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Valencia have scored an average of 1.2 goals and conceded an average of 1.5 goals per game
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Celta Vigo have scored an average of 1.5 goals and conceded an average of 1.1 goals per game
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Valencia’s previous 10 matches
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Celta Vigo’s previous 10 matches

Valencia vs Celta Vigo Prediction

Valencia produced the goods when it mattered last time out and have opened up the gap to the relegation zone. It was a badly needed win after four games without success and they’ll be counting on home form to put them in good stead here. Los Ches are unbeaten in five games at the Mestalla and will be looking to continue that sequence.

Celta Vigo are in pretty good form and come into this game on a three match winning streak in all competitions. However, it’s their away form that’s a concern with just two wins in eleven La Liga matches on the road.

The visitors have a good record against Valencia, having scored at least twice in each of the previous four meetings. I can see there being a few goals in this match and recommend a bet on Over 2.5 goals. Celta are probably playing the better football right now but are prone to slipping up on the road, so a draw is the betting tip.

Free Betting Tips

Match Prediction
DRAW at 13/5 with Sportingbet

Over/Under Prediction
OVER 2.5 goals at 5/6 with 888Sport

Correct Score Prediction
DRAW 2-2 at 14/1 with William Hill

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