Getafe vs Celta Vigo
La Liga
Sunday
11th February 2024
Estadio Coliseum
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the La Liga fixture between Getafe and Celta Vigo.
Getafe vs Celta Vigo: Preview
Getafe form analysis
Getafe’s form has fluctuated across their past five La Liga games. This spell began with a poor 2-0 home loss against midtable Rayo Vallecano, conceding twice in two minutes early in the second half. However a loss away at Osasuna brought hope as late substitute Maksimović pulled Getafe level at 2-2 after trailing by two goals but it did not not last long with Osasuna scoring at the 80th minute. Building momentum from there was crucial but proved difficult.
Next up was a vital 2-0 victory at home over relegation Granada thanks to goals from Greenwood and Mayoral. Unfortunately manager José Bordalás was unable to use that platform, with concerning defeats following. Outclassed in a 2-0 loss away at Real Madrid despite enjoying promising spells, Getafe then conceded late to draw 1-1 at home with Real Betis last time out. With the league’s joint-lowest goal tally, Bordalás desperately needs more productivity from his forward players. Stopping individual errors that continually prove costly is also vital.
Celta Vigo form analysis
Celta Vigo have experienced inconsistent form recently but showed signs of progress culminating in an excellent 3-0 away win at mid-table Osasuna last time out. This stretch began with a dramatic 2-1 comeback home victory over Real Betis, turning the game around late on thanks to Aspas’ penalty and then Swedberg’s stoppage time winner. A creditable 1-1 away draw at relegation battling Mallorca followed as Aspas continued his stellar season in front of goal.
Back-to-back narrow 1-0 defeats next at the hands of Real Sociedad and Girona provided frustration however. Despite enjoying promising spells in both games, Celta’s lack of cutting edge cost them dearly. But last weekend’s superb dismantling of Osasuna, led by striker Joselu, Strand Larsen and de la Torre signalled an upturn. Overall, if able to add consistency to undoubted quality going forward, manager Rafael Benítez‘s talented Celta side have more than enough about them to make a promotional push.
Getafe vs Celta Vigo: Prediction
Just one of the previous five league matches at this venue has had fewer than two goals. Furthermore, ten goals were recorded in the visitor’s last three league fixtures away from home. With these things in mind I have backed the contest to witness more than two goals.
Celta Vigo have just a win in their last nine league matches while travelling. They are unlikely to cause an upset against the hosts who have lost just twice at home all season
