Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(45) 30 Goals 47 (64)
(35) 24 Assists 36 (47)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
27.3 Average Age 27.6
181 Average Height (cm) 183.7
(0.7) 1.1 Shots pg 1 (0.7)
(49%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 60% (57%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Celta Vigo
Villarreal
Player Reason Status Rating
Joseph Aidoo Out 6.55
Renato Tapia Out 6.8
Player Reason Status Rating
Yeremy Pino Out 6.83
Eric Bailly Out 6.44
Bertrand Traoré Out 6.59
Juan Foyth Doubtful 6.96

Team News

Celta Vigo
Villarreal
  • Defensive midfielder Renato Tapia is still a doubt for this weekend with a muscle injury - Claudio Giraldez will need him for every remaining game so will select with caution.
  • Jorgen Strand Larsen returns up top for Celta Vigo after his one match ban. He will have had some time to rest and fully prepare for this one.
  • Marcelino will be without an extra option on the right-midfield as Bertrand Traoré is out with a thigh injury.
  • Eric Bailly could return to face Celta but will likely deputise Raul Albiol, who has been solid in recent weeks.
  • Juan Foyth could be the second defender to rejoin the team after his lengthy foot injury.

Prediction

  • Celta Vigo welcome Villarreal to Catalonia on Sunday, in so facing a very tough side since Marcelino's managerial reign as they claw for Survival in 17th. The reverse fixture between these two ended 3-2 to a Villarreal side that still triumphed despite many injuries in their ranks.
  • If the hosts want a chance to go eight points clear of Cadiz in 18th, with five games to go, they will have to bed in and resist Villarreal's deadly counter attacks, something former boss Rafa Benitez drilled into them earlier in the season. The visitors have only lost one in the last seven and can overtake Valencia with a victory and some added luck.
  • This one is swaying Villarreal's way before a ball has even been kicked, but Celta have surprised us before...
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User Predictions

Comments (2)

 
  • Alex Sorloth To Score Anytime +162

  • In the last 8 home matches of Celta Vigo 50% had less than 2.5 goals. -2.5 goals @ 2.30