Alaves take on the visitors Celta Vigo in the round 21 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Monday, January 27th at Estadio Mendizorrotza (Vitoria-Gasteiz).
Alavés continue the fight for survival. The Babazorros returned to La Liga in 2023, albeit through the playoff route. Despite being newcomers, they had an impressive campaign, finishing 10th in the table with 46 points. However, this season has been far less promising. Under their new manager Eduardo Coudet—who previously coached Celta—Alavés has struggled to find form. Their Copa del Rey campaign ended in disappointment with a penalty shootout loss to lower-league Deportivo Minera. January didn’t start much better, with a 0-1 home defeat to an inconsistent Girona. But the victory over Real Betis in the last round has finally brought some hope to the fans. Alavés must build on their win against Betis, as their survival hinges on finding consistency in such tight contests.
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Celta started the 2023-24 season with Rafa Benítez, but his tenure failed to lift the team away from the relegation zone. Only after Carlos Giráldez took over did the club stabilize, finishing last season in a comfortable 13th place with 41 points. This season saw noticeable improvement, and at one point, Celta was even considered a dark horse for European qualification. However, recent results suggest they may lack either the energy or ambition to maintain that push. A 0-1 defeat to Rayo Vallecano in January was followed by a 2-5 loss to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, a game marked by some controversial refereeing decisions. The subsequent loss to Athletic Bilbao seemed to confirm their downturn in form. Celta’s struggles in key matches highlight the team’s wavering intensity, making it difficult to sustain their push for higher ambitions.
Celta enjoyed a streak of five straight wins in this fixture but struggled last season, managing only one point from two matches. However, earlier this season, the Galicians secured a 2-1 victory over Alavés. This matchup is evenly balanced, with neither team holding a clear edge. A neutral approach is advisable, and betting on both teams to score looks like an attractive option.
Prediction for the match: Both Teams to Score.
