Alaves-Celta Vigo is a match valid for the 33rd day of La Liga and is played on Saturday at 6:30pm: TV, lineups and predictions
After the very heavy victory against Atletico Madrid last week, Alaves has practically closed the accounts with salvation: they are ten points ahead of the red zone, so chances of being taken back are not really there. One can safely start planning for next season.
These were three golden points, which also came quite unexpectedly, it must be said, given that they were facing one of the most important formations in the Spanish league. But that’s what soccer is good for, it always has something to say. Now there is another domestic fixture for Gorosabel and co. that, on paper, might seem less complicated. But on balance, given Celta Vigo’s ranking, it could hide many pitfalls.
Yes, because the guests have 31 points in the standings, six more than the last team that would currently go to Serie B. So Celta is in absolute need of a positive result and they approach this match after the beautiful victory (4-1) over Las Palmas. That’s two wins in the last five for the former Rafa Benitez-coached team. Not exactly a clear path, however, a little serene can be there. And if even a point should come from this match then things would be just fine.
The prediction
A match with at least one goal per team and that could even end in a draw in the end. Celta Vigo would be fine with an outside point; Alaves, now safe, is interested in not losing in front of their fans. The X, in short, seems to be fairly written.
The probable lineups of Alaves-Celta Vigo
ALAVES (4-2-3-1): Sivera; Gorosabel, Tenaglia, Marin, Duarte; Guevara, Blanco; Rioja, Panichelli, Vicente; Oromodion.
CELTA VIGO (3-4-3): Guaita; Mingueza, C Dominguez, U Nunez; Perez, Jailson, Beltran, Alvarez; Aspas, Douvikas, Swedberg.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1
