In anticipation of Friday’s La Liga fixture, all eyes turn to Estadio Benito Villamarin as Real Betis, currently holding the eighth position, prepares to take on Celta Vigo, sitting dangerously close to the relegation zone in the seventeenth spot.
Match Preview
Real Betis has faced difficulties lately, with a 3-2 loss to Girona last weekend extending their losing streak to four games.
Additionally, they’ve won only one of their last eight matches across all competitions, with two draws and five losses in that period.
However, Betis can draw confidence from their strong record at Estadio Benito Villamarin, having lost only two of their 15 home league games this season.
They’ve suffered just four defeats in their last 24 home matches in La Liga, indicating their potential to bounce back against Celta Vigo, who are battling relegation.
On the other hand, Celta has seen some positive results recently, with only one loss in their previous five league games.
Despite a goalless draw with Rayo Vallecano last weekend, they managed victories over Almeria and Sevilla in March.
However, Celta’s away form raises concerns, as they’ve won just two of their last 13 league matches on the road. With only three victories in their previous 20 away league games, Celta Vigo faces a tough challenge at Estadio Benito Villamarin.
Head-to-Head:
Celta Vigo won the reverse fixture 2-1 in January, marking their third consecutive victory against Real Betis in La Liga.
Considering the recent history between the teams, Real Betis will be eager to reverse their fortunes. However, they face challenges with several key players sidelined due to injuries.
Team News & Updates:
Real Betis’ injury list includes Chimy Avila, Marc Bartra, Cedric Bakambu, Marc Roca, and Youssouf Sabaly.
Meanwhile, Celta Vigo has injury concerns with Mihailo Ristic, Joseph Aidoo, Carlos Dotor, and Luca de la Torre sidelined, while Williot Swedberg is uncertain for Friday’s match.
Prediction & Analysis:
Despite Celta Vigo’s recent dominance in head-to-head encounters, Real Betis aims to reverse the trend.
We predict an action-packed game with over 2.5 goals, tipping Real Betis to outscore Celta Vigo in this crucial battle at Estadio Benito Villamarin.
- Real Betis 2-1 Celta Vigo
