Match Details
The match between Celta Vigo and Granada CF is scheduled to take place on December 16, 2023, at the Abanca-Balaídos stadium. It will be a La Liga fixture, and the odds for this match are as follows: Celta Vigo (1.74), Draw (4.17), Granada CF (4.99).
Head-to-Head Comparison
Celta Vigo and Granada CF have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounter on January 5, 2022, they played out a 1-1 draw in La Liga. Looking back further, their previous matches have been quite evenly contested with both teams having success against each other.
In terms of goals scored, these two teams have often produced tight encounters. There has been a tendency for matches between Celta Vigo and Granada CF to see fewer than three goals being scored.
Team Form: Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo has had a mixed run of form recently in all competitions. They have managed to win just one of their last six matches while drawing four and losing one. In terms of goal-scoring, they have found the net seven times during this period but also conceded seven goals.
In La Liga specifically, Celta Vigo currently sits at the 18th position with only ten points from sixteen matches played so far this season. Their goal difference stands at -10.
Their most recent match was against Rayo Vallecano which ended in a goalless draw on December 11th.
Team Form: Granada CF
Granada CF’s away form has been disappointing recently as they have won just one out of their last six away matches while losing three and drawing two. They have scored six goals during this period but conceded eight.
In the La Liga standings, Granada CF finds themselves in the 19th position with only eight points from sixteen matches. Their goal difference is a concerning -16.
Their previous match was against Athletic Club which ended in a 1-1 draw on December 11th.
Key Players
For Celta Vigo, Jørgen Strand Larsen has been their standout performer, scoring five goals in seventeen appearances. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for Celta Vigo’s chances in this match. Another player to watch out for is Jonathan Bamba, who has contributed four goals and one assist so far this season.
On the other hand, Granada CF will heavily rely on Myrto Uzuni and Lucas Boyé for their attacking threat. Uzuni has scored five goals while Boyé has three goals and two assists to his name this season.
Statistical Insights
Celta Vigo has struggled at home in La Liga this season, failing to secure a victory in any of their eight matches played at Abanca-Balaídos. They have managed just four draws and suffered four defeats while scoring five goals and conceding twelve.
Meanwhile, Granada CF’s away form has been equally poor with no wins from their eight away matches so far this season. They have suffered seven defeats and secured just one draw while scoring eight goals and conceding twenty.
Based on recent performances and statistics, it seems both teams have struggled defensively as they have conceded a significant number of goals compared to their attacking output.
Prediction: Celta Vigo 2-1 Granada CF
Considering both teams’ current form and statistical insights, it is expected that Celta Vigo will come out on top in this match with a narrow victory over Granada CF.
