Celta Vigo vs Real Sociedad Prediction 21.12.2024 | LaLiga

• Competition: LaLiga
• Date: 21.12.2024
• Kickoff: 15:15 UK / 16:15 CET
• Venue: Estadio de Balaídos (Vigo)

Spanish clubs have little time to rest, as the 18th round of LaLiga is upon us.

Celta Vigo currently holds 13th place on the table with 21 points. Their recent form hasn’t been impressive, with just one win in their last five league matches. Last week, they suffered a narrow away defeat against Sevilla, despite arguably putting in a better performance on the pitch. Unfortunately, they failed to capitalize on their chances, which Sevilla punished. The decisive moment came in the 65th minute when young Manuel Bueno converted a Saul Niguez assist with a brilliant goal to secure the victory for his team.

On the other hand, Real Sociedad has been inconsistent this season. Their main issue lies in their lackluster attack, having scored only 16 goals in the league. However, thanks to the best defensive record in LaLiga, they remain near the top of the table. Last week, their offensive struggles were on full display as they played out a goalless draw at home against Las Palmas. Throughout the 90 minutes, they created only one clear-cut chance, but Mikel Oyarzabal’s shot in the first half struck the post.

Celta Vigo vs Real Sociedad pick: REAL SOCIEDAD TO WIN

Celta hasn’t managed to secure a victory against this rival in the past four years. In fact, during this period, Real Sociedad has mostly come out on top, whether playing at home or at Estadio de Balaídos. Excluding their last match, Sociedad has significantly raised their level of play in recent weeks, which has been reflected in their results in both LaLiga and the Europa League. If they perform anywhere close to their displays against Leganés or Dinamo Kyiv, they are much closer to victory than Celta in this match.