Alaves vs Celta Vigo Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Deportivo Alaves have been improved in terms of performances and got a first win last week following a change in the dugout as they take on the league’s entertainers, Celta Vigo, this week.
Kick-off date/time: Monday 27th January, 2025: UK – 8:00pm / US ET – 3:00pm / US PT – 12:00pm
How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Alaves vs Celta Vigo may be televised on one of their affiliated channels
How to watch online: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN+
Alaves Team News: Couple of issues
Antonio Blanco is unavailable for this weekend due to suspension, whilst goalkeeper Antonio Sivera remains sidelined due to a hand injury. Former Sevilla midfielder Joan Jordan remains a doubt, too, alongside Carlos Martin.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Jesus Owono; Tenaglia, Abqar, Diarra, Manu Sanchez; Carlos Benavidez, Ander Guevara; Carlos Vicente, Jon Guridi, Conechny; Kike
Unavailable: Antonio Sivera (Injured), Antonio Blanco (Suspended)
Questionable: Joan Jordan (Injured), Carlos Martin (Injured)
Celta Vigo Team News: Oscar Mingueza suspension
Former Barcelona defender Oscar Mingueza, who has been the subject of interest from Aston Villa this month, is sidelined this weekend due to suspension, whilst club captain Iago Aspas remains unavailable due to a calf injury.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Vicente Guaita; Javi Rodriguez, Yoel Lago, Carlos Dominguez; Sergio Carreira, Fran Beltran, Hugo Sotelo, Cervi; Pablo Duran, Swedberg; Borja Iglesias
Unavailable: Oscar Mingueza (Suspended), Fer Lopez (Injured), Iago Aspas (Injured)
Questionable: Jailson (Injured)
Alaves vs Celta Vigo Prediction
Former Celta Vigo boss Eduardo Coudet replaced Luis Garcia Plaza in charge of Alaves in early December. The Basque side had struggled to get wins on the board in the opening month or so of his tenure but they now come into this one on the back of an impressive 3-1 defeat of Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin last weekend thanks to a hat-trick scored by Kike Garcia. Celta Vigo were beaten 2-1 by Athletic Club at Balaidos last week and have been inconsistent throughout the campaign but with an entertaining style of football that has produced 61 goals from their 20 matches and both teams scoring would appear a good bet for this one on Monday.
Alaves vs Celta Vigo Tip: Both teams to score
