Will the Galicians’ slump continue?
While Villarreal CF, sitting third in the table with a 13-point lead over fifth place, is likely to secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League in the near future, Celta Vigo was also in the running for a Spanish spot in the competition at one point. However, the Galicians have now lost four competitive matches in a row, with a combined goal difference of 1-10.
In addition to their embarrassing exit from the Europa League against SC Freiburg, they also suffered a surprising 0-3 defeat against La Liga bottom-dwellers Oviedo. However, when betting on Villarreal vs. Celta Vigo, it’s important to note that the Yellow Submarine (Spanish: el submarino amarillo) also couldn’t manage more than a 1-1 draw at Oviedo during the week.
Currently, the Célticos, sitting seventh in the table, still have hope of securing an international spot. However, it is clear that their recent slump must be ended soon. Ironically, it was on the Spanish east coast where the Galicians suffered four consecutive losses to Villarreal CF, which is why an away win for the Celestes would certainly surprise us. Since both teams generally know where the opponent’s goal is, we recommend the combined Villarreal vs. Celta Vigo prediction of Double Chance 1X with over 1.5 goals in what could be a high-scoring Monday night match.
Admittedly, the Yellow Submarine also failed to win on three of the last five matchdays (two draws, one loss). At home, however, the eastern Spaniards have won all of their last four league games.
Villarreal – Celta Vigo Head-to-Head Record
Head-to-Head: 16 – 9 – 16
Only 41 competitive matches have taken place between the two teams so far, and the resulting record is completely even. Both teams have won 16 times each, while nine draws—including the 1-1 result from the first leg in Galicia—round out the head-to-head record.
Celta Vigo has won two of the last four encounters (one draw, one loss), although Villarreal CF has won all of its last four home games against the Celestes in La Liga.
Villarreal – Celta Vigo Prediction
Admittedly, the Yellow Submarine has also dropped points in three of the last five matchdays (two draws, one loss), although their opponents—Alavés (1-1), Girona (0-1), and Oviedo (1-1)—were by no means heavyweights.
Nevertheless, our prediction for Villarreal vs. Celta Vigo is a home win for the eastern Spaniards, who have not only won all four of their last home games against the Celestes but also suffered all the aforementioned point losses on the road. At home, they have recorded twelve wins in 15 La Liga home games—including four consecutive home wins most recently.
On top of that, the Galicians have completely collapsed in the final stretch of the season. After such a strong start to the season, they not only suffered a crushing defeat in the Europa League quarterfinals against SC Freiburg but also a 0-3 loss to La Liga bottom-dwellers Oviedo. Overall, the Célticos have lost four consecutive competitive matches with a goal difference of 1-10, which is why we recommend the combined bet on Double Chance 1X with over 1.5 goals.
