Celta Vigo B vs Malaga prediction 01.06.2024.
Celta de Vigo II
2 - 2
Elapsed: FT
Half time: 1 - 0
Full time: 2 - 2
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Malaga
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3.14
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2.32
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- Competition: Primera RFEF Promotion Playoffs, Semi Finals, 1st Leg
- Date: Saturday, 1st June, 2024
- Kickoff: 17:30 UTC +1 / 18:30 CEST
- Venue: Estadio Abanca Balaídos (Vigo)
The regular season in Primera RFEF is over, and the playoffs can begin. In one of the semi-final duels, Celta's B team will face off against a former stable La Liga team, Malaga, in the first leg at Estadio Abanca Balaídos in Vigo.
Celta Vigo B are a very young team, mainly consisting of young players who patiently wait for their spot in the senior team. Celta B have been in the third tier of Spanish football for a long time. Last year, they lost in the playoffs against the team that eventually won the promotion, Eldense. This year, they finished 4th, with 65 points, but without a real possibility of reaching direct promotion as 1st-placed Deportivo La Coruna finished with 13 points more.
In just a little over a decade, Malaga went from a Champions League appearance to playing in the third tier of Spanish football after being relegated last year. This year, Los Albicelestes are looking for an instant return to La Liga 2. Just like their counterparts in the Semi-Finals, Malaga also weren't close to receiving the direct promotion after finishing 3rd in Primera RFEF Group 2 - 12 away from the first-placed Castellon.
Celta Vigo B vs Malaga pick: Both teams to score
With 67 goals scored in Primera RFEF Group 1, Celta Vigo B are the best offensive team in the league, with an average of 1.76 goals per game. The majority of their good offensive displays happened at home, where they were simply incredible, with 49 scored goals. In the latest home games, they were unstoppable and have scored three or four goals in five of the six games. So, scoring at least a goal at home is a pretty realistic scenario.
Malaga are in good form after winning back-to-back games vs Real Madrid B and Antequera with five scored goals. Even though they are not as good offensively as Celta Vigo B, they are scoring pretty regularly and have scored at least a goal in seven of the previous nine games.
On the other hand, we do not believe in either team's defenses, as Celtra Vigo B failed to keep a clean sheet in the last two and Malaga in four of the last five games.
Considering all the above, both teams to score should be the safest option for this tie.
Celta Vigo B team news
Coach Claudio Giráldez got the opportunity to coach Celta's senior team, and Fredi Álvarez was appointed as the new head coach for the B team on 12th March 2024. After about two and a half months, the new coach averaged 1.64 points per game, which is slightly worse than Giráldez's average of 1.74.
For the upcoming game, a few key players (mostly offensive ones) that were between the A and B teams will be available, and we will most likely see them in the starting lineup: Damian Rodriguez, Yoel Lago, Javi Rueda, Alfon, Pablo Duran, Raul Blanco, and Fer Lopez. However, according to Spanish media, winger Hugo Alvarez will not be available.
Last matches of Celta de Vigo II
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Celta de Vigo II
1 : 2
Barcelona II
Primera Division RFEF: Group 1
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Arenteiro
1 : 1
Celta de Vigo II
Primera Division RFEF: Group 1
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Celta de Vigo II
3 : 0
Rayo Majadahonda
Primera Division RFEF: Group 1
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Real Sociedad II
0 : 0
Celta de Vigo II
Primera Division RFEF: Group 1
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Celta de Vigo II
4 : 0
SD Logroñés
Primera Division RFEF: Group 1
Celta de Vigo II lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Rudy Garcia
Defenders
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20
Javi Rodriguez
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2
Yoel Lago
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12
Manu Fernandez
Midfielders
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17
Javi Rueda
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6
Damian Rodriguez
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14
Miguel Roman
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18
Joel Lopez
Forwards
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10
Raul Blanco
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9
Pablo Duran
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11
Alfonso Gonzalez
Malaga team news
According to the club website, Moussa Diarra, Juan Hernandez, Ramon Enriquez, and Haitam Abaida - players who missed the previous games with injuries did not train with the team and should remain sidelined.
Goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero spoke to the media about the upcoming games. He said that the players are committed and united in their desire to present themselves and Malaga in the best possible way. Right full-back Gabilondo added they are very confident and have a great desire to achieve a long-awaited promotion.
Last matches of Malaga
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Real Madrid II
1 : 2
Malaga
Primera Division RFEF: Group 2
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Malaga
3 : 0
Antequera
Primera Division RFEF: Group 2
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San Fernando CD
1 : 1
Malaga
Primera Division RFEF: Group 2
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Malaga
1 : 1
Merida
Primera Division RFEF: Group 2
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Córdoba
1 : 0
Malaga
Primera Division RFEF: Group 2
Malaga lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alfonso Herrero
Defenders
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2
Joakin Gabilondo
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20
Nelson Monte
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5
Juande
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14
Victor Garcia
Midfielders
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16
Genaro Rodriguez
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22
Dani Lorenzo
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12
Manu Molina
Forwards
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7
David Ferreiro
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19
Roberto Fernandez
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11
Kevin Medina
3 Reasons why both teams should score
- Celta Vigo B averaged 2.4 goals per game at home
- Celta Vigo haven't kept a clean sheet in the last two games
- Both teams scored in three of the last four games
Main prediction Celta de Vigo II - Malaga
Both Teams to Score
