Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Prediction and Preview – 18/10/15
Spanish La Liga preview – Villarreal vs Celta Vigo prediction
For Villarreal, Bojan Jokic is sidelined due to suspension after picking up two yellow cards in the last game. The usual injury suspects Mateo Musacchio, Cedric Bakumbu and Denis Suarez are closer to getting fit but will still be out of contention.
For Celta Vigo, Augusto Fernandez has been passed fit and should start at the base of the midfield. There are doubts over the availability of Jonny which should pave way for Planas to start as left-back.
Possible Line-ups
Villarreal: 4-3-3 formation: Areola; Costa, Ruiz, Bailly, Mario; Castillejo, Trigueros, Bruno; Nahuel, Baptistao, Soldado
Celta Vigo: 4-3-3 formation: Alvarez; Planas, Gomez, Cabral, Mallo; Wass, Fernandez, Hernandez; Nolito, Aspas, Orellana
Statistics
- Villarreal have won their last 5 home matches in La Liga
- Celta Vigo are undefeated in their last 12 matches in La Liga
- Villarreal have won only 3 out of their last 12 matches against Celta Vigo in all competitions
- There have been under 2.5 goals in 6 out of Villarreal’s last 10 matches in all competitions
- There have been over 2.5 goals in 7 out of Celta Vigo’s last 10 matches in all competitions
Prediction
Villarreal are leading the La Liga table over Celta Vigo by a point. The lead could have been more had they not lost to Levante 1-0 in the last match before international break. The home team would be eager to get back into momentum and lead the pack. With Barcelona and Real Madrid struggling for consistency, this is their best chance.
Celta Vigo is one of the surprise leaders of the season so far with their win over Barcelona being the talking point. They are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions. But, their last two matches in La Liga have been draws.
This top-of-the-table clash has all the ingredients to be a thriller. Villarreal could just edge out Celta Vigo by an odd goal.
Tips
Both teams to score at 8/11 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Villarreal win at 21/20 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Nolito to score anytime at 15/8 – Click here to bet with Bet365
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