Espanyol vs Celta Vigo prediction 18.03.2023
Espanyol
1 : 3
Celta Vigo
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Contents
- Competition: LaLiga
- Date: Saturday, 18th March 2023
- Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CET
- Venue: RCDE Stadium
This is the second season for Espanyol in LaLiga since they returned. Still, they are again in danger of relegation to LaLiga2. Espanyol are only one point above the relegation zone. They won only two of the last seven matches. In the previous game, Espanyol lost 3-1 on the road against Real Madrid. The home side had 71% ball possession and 22 shots on the goal, so it is no wonder Espanyol suffered another defeat.
Espanyol are scoring goals regularly. They scored at least one goal in every one of the last eight games. On the other hand, Espanyol allowed at least one goal in six of the previous seven matches.
Celta Vigo are a mid-table team but is also in danger of relegation. Celta Vigo are only five points above the relegation zone. Luckily, they are playing well right now. Celta Vigo are without a loss in the last four matches. In the previous game, they won 3-0 at home against Rayo Vallecano. The home side were a much better team, especially in the second half.
Celta Vigo are solid in the attack. They scored at least one goal in five of the last seven matches.
Espanyol and Celta had two h2h matches this season. In the league, it was 2-2, while in the cup, Espanyol won 3-1 after extra time.
Espanyol vs Celta Vigo pick: Both teams to score - yes
Both teams are in relegation danger, so this game should be huge for both sides. We should expect both teams to go for the win, so both teams to score - yes should be the best bet for this tie.
Espanyol vs Celta Vigo Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Espanyol
1 : 3
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
2 : 2
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
1 : 0
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
3 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
0 : 0
Celta Vigo
La Liga
Espanyol Team News
Espanyol lost in the previous round against Real Madrid, but the head coach Espanyol wasn't angry. He said the team played well most of the game, but a few mistakes decided a winner. We should expect Espanyol to have an aggressive approach in the next round.
Gori, Keidi Bare, and Adria Pedrosa are injured and will not play in the upcoming tie against Celta Vigo.
Last matches of Espanyol
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Espanyol
1 : 3
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Real Madrid
3 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
-
Real Valladolid
2 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
2 : 1
Mallorca
La Liga
-
Elche
0 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
Espanyol lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Fernando Pacheco
Defenders
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2
Óscar Gil
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23
César Montes
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24
Sergi Gómez
-
4
Leandro Cabrera
Midfielders
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12
Vinícius Souza
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10
Sergi Darder
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27
Ruben Sanchez Saez
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6
Denis Suárez
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17
Martin Braithwaite
Forwards
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9
Joselu
Celta Vigo Team News
Celta Vigo will be without injured Oscar Mingueza and Agustin Marchesin in the game against Espanyol.
Also, after picking up his fifth yellow card, attacking midfielder Oscar Rodriguez is suspended. He appeared in most LaLiga matches this season, so this could be a serious blow for the team.
Last matches of Celta Vigo
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Espanyol
1 : 3
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
3 : 0
Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
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Osasuna
0 : 0
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
3 : 0
Real Valladolid
La Liga
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Real Sociedad
1 : 1
Celta Vigo
La Liga
Celta Vigo lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Iván Villar
Defenders
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2
Hugo Mallo
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15
Joseph Aidoo
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4
Unai Núñez
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17
Javi Galán
Midfielders
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7
Carles Pérez
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24
Gabriel Veiga
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8
Fran Beltrán
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23
Luca De La Torre
Forwards
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10
Iago Aspas
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22
Haris Seferović
3 Reasons this game should see both teams scoring
- Espanyol scored at least one goal in every one of the last eight matches
- Espanyol allowed at least one goal in six of the previous seven games
- Celta Vigo scored at least one goal in five of the last seven matches
Main prediction Espanyol - Celta Vigo
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Bet365
2.05
Do you agree with Nemanja 87 ?
31 votes
Yes 81%
31 votes
No 19%
Additional predictions
Team 1 to Win
Best odds:3.25
Espanyol & Celta Vigo current standing in La Liga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 26 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 49 - 9 | +40 | 68 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 26 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 51 - 21 | +30 | 56 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 42 - 19 | +23 | 51 |
| 4 | Real Sociedad | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 35 - 24 | +11 | 48 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 34 - 26 | +8 | 45 |
| 6 | Villarreal | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 32 - 24 | +8 | 41 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 36 - 28 | +8 | 36 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 31 - 30 | +1 | 36 |
| 9 | Osasuna | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 22 - 27 | -5 | 34 |
| 10 | Celta de Vigo | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 32 - 35 | -3 | 34 |
| 11 | Mallorca | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 22 - 27 | -5 | 32 |
| 12 | Girona | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 40 - 41 | -1 | 31 |
| 13 | Getafe | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 27 - 34 | -7 | 29 |
| 14 | Sevilla | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 29 - 42 | -13 | 28 |
| 15 | Cádiz | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 21 - 38 | -17 | 28 |
| 16 | Real Valladolid | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 20 - 38 | -18 | 28 |
| 17 | Espanyol | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 32 - 42 | -10 | 27 |
| 18 | Valencia | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 28 - 31 | -3 | 26 |
| 19 | Almería | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 30 - 45 | -15 | 26 |
| 20 | Elche | 26 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 19 - 51 | -32 | 13 |