Match Overview
In this upcoming La Liga match, Celta Vigo will face off against Mallorca at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos. The match is scheduled to take place on December 6th and has generated significant interest among football enthusiasts. According to the odds, Celta Vigo enters as the favorite with a winning probability of 1.92, while Mallorca stands as the underdog with odds of 4.73.
Historical Face-Off
Celta Vigo and Mallorca have faced each other multiple times in previous encounters. Their most recent clash resulted in a draw, where both teams scored one goal apiece. Looking back further into their history reveals that they have had several close matches over time, often decided by slim margins or ending in draws.
Interestingly enough, when these two teams meet goals tend to be scarce; rarely do we witness high-scoring affairs between them. In fact, only once did they produce three or more goals collectively throughout all their past meetings.
Team Form: Celta de Vigo
Celta Vigo has been displaying mixed form recently across various competitions. In their last six matches overall, they secured three victories while suffering just one defeat and drawing twice along the way. This run saw them score an impressive total of 18 goals while conceding eight.
Celta de Vigo’s performance in La Liga currently places them in 12th position out of the twenty participating teams after accumulating a total of 18 points in 15 games played so far this season. Specifically, at home, Celta de Vigo has suffered a little, with 4 wins, but has also suffered 2 losses and 2 draws in 8 games played.
In their latest fixture across all competitions – Copa del Rey encounter against Salamanca UDS – Celta Vigo emerged victorious with an emphatic result: a resounding 7-0 win for Rafael Benítez’s side. This dominant display showcased their attacking prowess and ability to find the back of the net.
Team Form: Mallorca
Mallorca, on the other hand, has experienced a mixed bag of results in recent matches, particularly when playing away from home. Out of their last six games overall, they secured two wins but also suffered three defeats while drawing once. During this period, Mallorca managed to score six goals but conceded ten.
Mallorca currently occupies 6th place among twenty teams in the Spanish League, after adding 24 points in the 15 games played so far this season. In away matches, the Mallorcan team has had a very even performance, 4 wins and 3 losses in the 8 games played.
In their most recent match across all competitions – a La Liga encounter against Barcelona – Mallorca faced defeat as they succumbed to a 5-1 loss at home. Despite managing to find the back of the net once through Vedat Muriqi’s effort, it was not enough to overcome Barcelona’s dominance throughout the game.
Key Players Spotlight
For Celta Vigo, one standout player worth mentioning is Iago Aspas. The attacker has been instrumental for his team recently by contributing both goals and assists consistently over multiple competitions.
On the other side, Vedat Muriqi stands out as an influential figure for Mallorca with his goal-scoring abilities that have proven crucial in securing positive results for his team during critical moments.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing key statistics reveals some interesting trends between these two teams based on their recent performances:
- Celta Vigo has displayed strong offensive capabilities lately by scoring an average of three goals per game.
- However, defensively they have shown vulnerability by conceding an average of almost two goals per match.
- On the contrary,Mallorcawithanaverageofonegoalpergamehasstruggledtofindthefinishingtouch.
- Defensively, they have conceded an average of 1.05 goals per game.
Match Prediction: Celta Vigo vs Mallorca
Based on the analysis and statistics presented, it is predicted that Celta Vigo will emerge victorious in this match with a scoreline of 2-1 against Mallorca. While both teams have shown inconsistencies in their recent form, Celta Vigo’s stronger offensive capabilities are expected to give them the edge over their opponents. However, given the history between these two sides and their ability to produce close matches, it would not be surprising if we witness another tightly contested affair.
Celta Vigo 2 – 1 Mallorca
