
Alaves and Celta Vigo Face Off in Crucial La Liga Clash
As La Liga resumes this week, all eyes will be on the Estadio de Mendizorroza, where Deportivo Alaves will host Celta Vigo in what promises to be a gripping encounter. With both teams battling to avoid relegation, the stakes are high for this Monday night clash. Alaves, who are currently in 17th place, have struggled throughout the season, earning just 20 points from their opening 20 matches. Celta Vigo, sitting five points above their opponents in 13th place, have also had their own inconsistencies, leaving them just five points clear of the relegation zone. This makes the fixture all the more crucial for both sides as they look to move up the table and put some distance between themselves and the drop zone.
Alaves comes into this match on the back of a morale-boosting 3-1 victory against Real Betis. Kike Garcia's hat-trick was a standout performance in Seville, and the Basque side will be hoping to replicate that form at home. Alaves’ attack has been their strongest suit this season, as they have scored 24 goals, the highest tally among the bottom six teams. However, their defensive struggles, having conceded 32 goals, have kept them hovering dangerously near the relegation zone. The home side will need to tighten up defensively if they are to survive in La Liga.
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On the other hand, Celta Vigo’s form has been unpredictable. Despite a solid attacking record, having netted 29 goals this season, they have struggled defensively, with a similar tally of 32 goals conceded. Their recent form includes three consecutive defeats, including a 5-2 loss to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, and a narrow 2-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in their last La Liga outing. Celta will be desperate to bounce back and secure three points here to avoid slipping further down the table.
Alaves has shown some resilience at home, with three wins, three draws, and three losses in nine matches at Mendizorroza this season. However, Celta will be looking to build on their strong record against Alaves, having won six of the last eight encounters between the two teams. The Galicians have not had much success away from home this season, with only one win in their nine league matches on the road.
In terms of team news, Alaves will be without Antonio Blanco, who is suspended, while Antonio Sivera remains sidelined with a hand injury. Carlos Martin and Joan Jordan are also doubts, with both players facing late fitness tests. For Celta, Oscar Mingueza is serving a suspension, while Alfon Gonzalez is out with a thigh injury. Several players, including Jonathan Bamba, Jailson, Iago Aspas, and Tadeo Allende, will also undergo fitness checks before the match. Despite the absences, both teams have enough quality to make this a competitive match.
Given the recent form and the stakes at hand, this game has the potential to be a hard-fought, tight contest. Alaves will be looking to build on their recent win and improve their home form, while Celta will be hoping to get back to winning ways after their recent struggles. Our prediction for this encounter is a 1-1 draw, as both sides will be cautious, knowing the importance of avoiding defeat.
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