Celta de Vigo vs Valencia Prediction: Celta de Vigo will look to build on their strong start to the 2024-25 La Liga season as they host Valencia at Estadio de Balaídos on Friday night.
Following a 2-1 victory over Alaves in their opener, Celta aims to secure back-to-back wins. Valencia, meanwhile, are eager to bounce back after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Barcelona and avoid a slow start to their campaign.
CEV vs VAL Match Info
- La Liga | Gameweek 2
Date: August 23, 2024
Kick-off Time: 10 pm UK
Location: Estadio de Balaídos, Vigo
Last Meeting: Celta Vigo 2-1 Valencia
Celta de Vigo vs Valencia Prediction
Valencia is poised to bounce back after a tough loss to Barcelona, with Hugo Duro likely to find the net. However, Celta de Vigo, buoyed by Iago Aspas’ form, will be a formidable challenge at home. Expect a closely contested match, with Valencia narrowly edging it 2-1.
- ✅ More than 1 goal – Valencia to score first.
- ✅ Aspas to score for Celta de Vigo.
- ✅ Conechny to score for Alaves.
- ✅ Yellow cards – under 2.5
- ✅ Valencia to win the match.
Celta de Vigo vs Valencia Previews
Celta de Vigo Team Preview
Celta de Vigo enters this match with a boost of confidence after a 2-1 win over Alaves in their season opener. Iago Aspas, the club’s talisman, once again showed his importance by finding the back of the net. New signings Borja Iglesias and Ilaix Moriba have brought added depth to the squad, and they are expected to feature prominently as the season progresses.
Celta’s home form last season was a mixed bag, with only six wins out of 19 matches at Balaídos. To push for a top-half finish, they will need to be more consistent in front of their home fans. Claudio Giraldez will likely emphasize a solid defensive setup, aiming to control possession and create chances through Aspas and Bamba
Valencia Team Preview
Valencia, despite their 2-1 loss to Barcelona, showed signs of resilience and quality. Hugo Duro’s header gave them the lead, but defensive lapses allowed Barcelona to stage a comeback. Ruben Baraja’s side knows the importance of getting points on the board early, especially after a challenging previous season.
Valencia has been active in the transfer market, bringing in players like Dani Gomez and Rafa Mir, adding much-needed options in attack. However, the potential departure of Giorgi Mamardashvili to Liverpool could leave a gap in goal, although a loan-back option is still on the table.
Away form has been a significant issue for Valencia, with 10 losses on the road last season. Improving their results away from the Mestalla will be crucial if they hope to avoid another lower-table finish.
Celta de Vigo vs Valencia Team News
Celta de Vigo is expected to see a few changes from their last match. Iago Aspas is a guaranteed starter, with Borja Iglesias likely joining him in the attack. Williot Swedberg, who scored in the opener, might be rewarded with a starting role. Luca de la Torre remains doubtful due to injury, which could see Moriba partnering Beltrán in midfield.
Valencia, meanwhile, will be missing several key players due to injuries, including Sergi Canos, Jose Gaya, and Mouctar Diakhaby. Baraja is likely to stick with the core of the team that played against Barcelona, with Hugo Duro leading the line and Andre Almeida playing just behind him. The partnership of Mosquera and Gasiorowski in central defense will be crucial in keeping Celta’s attackers at bay.
CEV vs VAL Last Five H2H
- Celta de Vigo: 2 Games won
- Valencia: 2 Games won
- Draw: 1 Game draw
Celta de Vigo vs Valencia Possible Lineups
Celta de Vigo Possible Playing XI: Villar; Mingueza, Nunez, Aidoo, Manquillo; Beltran, Moriba, De la Torre; Bamba, Iglesias, Aspas
Valencia Possible Playing XI: Mamardashvili; Correia, Mosquera, Gasiorowski, Vázquez; Pepelu, Guerra, Almeida; Duro, Mir, Lopez
CEV vs VAL Win Probability
- Home (Celta Vigo): 45%
- Draw: 25%
- Away (Valencia): 30%
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