Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
3-4-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(42) 25 Goals 30 (45)
(25) 15 Assists 26 (35)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
24.5 Average Age 27
181 Average Height (cm) 181.2
(0.8) 1.1 Shots pg 1 (0.7)
(49%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 48% (49%)
(0.8) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Almeria
Celta Vigo
Player Reason Status Rating
Léo Baptistão Out 6.52
Martin Svidersky Out N/A
Edgar González Out 6.51
Player Reason Status Rating
Gonçalo Paciência Out N/A
Carles Pérez Out 6.41

Team News

Almeria
Celta Vigo
  • Edgar Gonzalez will be unavailable for selection having picked up two yellow cards last week against Cadiz.
  • Dion Lopy made his debut for Almeria last week, he could keep his place in midfield next to Iddrisu Baba.
  • Largie Ramazani should come back into the starting eleven after suffering a knock.
  • Celta debuted a 3-4-3 under new boss Rafa Benitez last week and played very well in a defeat to Real Madrid. They will probably employ the same shape this week against Almeria.
  • Manu Sanchez should come in to replace Cervi, who was hooked at half time last week.

Prediction

  • Although early in the season, this fixture is definitely a six pointer in both sides' bids for survival this year. Celta Vigo will be optimistic following their narrow, unlucky defeat to Real Madrid last week, whilst Almeria are still searching for their first three points of the season. Regardless, both teams sit 18th and 19th respectively - this one should be tight and cagey.
  • Celta are sporting a new formation though under Benitez, steering away from their traditional 4-4-2. Oscar Mingueza, now a makeshift wing back, has recorded the most shots on target per match for the visitors - he could exploit the wide spaces again this weekend.
  • The two drew 2-2 the last time they met in La Liga, but Celta looked very, very impressive against Real, and should get a victory here.
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