Match Pack: Celta de Vigo vs Valencia CF

The upcoming La Liga encounter on the 26th May 2024 is between Celta de Vigo and Valencia CF. The last time these teams faced each other, Celta de Vigo secured a 2 – 1 win against Valencia CF. Looking at their history, these squads have battled it out on the field 26 times over recent seasons. Out of these, Celta de Vigo emerged victorious from 8 matches whereas Valencia CF won 13, and the remaining 5 ended in a tie.

Recent statistics indicate that Celta de Vigo’s home performance is lacking whereas, on the other hand, Valencia CF has been delivering an average performance while playing away. Additionally, it is notable that the average goal count stands at 2.69 per match in previous games featuring Celta de Vigo and Valencia CF, with both teams scoring in 69% of matches.

Lastly, examining the points-per-game scores so far this season, Celta de Vigo averages 1.28 Points Per Game for home matches while Valencia CF’s corresponding figure at away matches rests at 1 Points Per Game.

Insights

• The upcoming La Liga match will see a face off between Real Club Celta de Vigo and Valencia CF on 26th May 2024.
• The most recent match between these two teams resulted in a 2-1 victory in favor of Celta de Vigo.
• Out of 26 previous encounters, Celta de Vigo managed to secure a win in 8 matches, while Valencia claimed victory 13 times, and 5 matches ended with a draw.
• Celta de Vigo’s current home form is not satisfactory, indicating potential difficulties that could arise in the upcoming match.
• Valencia CF’s away performance is average suggesting they could capitalise on Celta de Vigo’s home woes.
• Encounters between these two teams have seen an average of 2.69 goals per match with “Both Teams To Score” occurring in 69% of the matches.
• In the current La Liga season, Celta de Vigo have an average of 1.28 points per home game, while Valencia CF averages 1 point per away game.
• The past results and current form showcase Valencia CF might have a slight upper hand, yet given unstable performance from both teams, the match may not be a straightforward one.
• The goal stats underline a high probability for an eventful match, considering the high average goals and frequent BTTS rates.

Match Forecast

• Valencia CF, with their ability to steal the ball, could likely disrupt Celta de Vigo’s counter-attack play.
• Valencia CF may exploit their ability to play long balls and wide, testing Celta de Vigo’s weakness in defending against attacks down the wings.
• Celta de Vigo’s proven ability to create scoring chances, might trouble Valencia CF, who are known to struggle with aerial duels and defending against long shots.
• Celta de Vigo, with their penchant for attacking down the right, may exploit Valencia’s similar weakness down that wing.
• Both teams having a weakness in keeping possession of the ball could result in a match with many turnovers.
• Given their non-aggressive styles, expect a game with fewer fouls and more clear-cut openings for goals.
• Both teams have a consistent starting eleven, so expect a tight match-up between well-coordinated units from both sides.
• As Valencia CF often play in their own half, they may be susceptible to Celta de Vigo’s strong comebacks from losing positions.

Match Facts

• The scoreline has most frequently been 1-1 in games between RC Celta de Vigo and Valencia CF when the former is the home team, and this has happened six times.
• The shared score of 1-1 is also the most common outcome of any meetings between RC Celta de Vigo and Valencia CF, accounting for nine matches.
• In 25 of the most recent games hosted by RC Celta de Vigo, both RC Celta de Vigo and Valencia CF have emerged victorious eight times each, with nine games ending in a draw. Valencia CF edges out in goal differential with a 33-29 lead.
• Over their past 52 encounters, Valencia has beaten RC Celta de Vigo 24 times, whereas RC Celta de Vigo has only won 12 times. There have been 16 draws, and the goal difference stands at 74-52 in favor of Valencia CF.
• Last season both bouts between these two teams were won by Valencia CF with a 3-0 victory at home and a 2-1 victory away.
• In the Spanish La Liga, RC Celta de Vigo has achieved three consecutive home victories.
• Interesting tidbits include RC Celta de Vigo scoring 24% of their total goals between minutes 16 and 30 of their games, while scoring the lowest number of goals in the league between minutes 0-15 with just 5%.
• Valencia CF also has its own scoring sweet spot, with 22% of their goals coming in between the 61st and 75th minute in a game.
• RC Celta de Vigo has managed three continuous victories at home.
• At their home ground, RC Celta de Vigo has not suffered a loss in their last five matches.
• Valencia CF’s performance has not been stellar recently, as they haven’t garnered any wins in their last five games.
• RC Celta de Vigo has failed to score in 7 out of their 18 home games this season of LaLiga, whereas Valencia CF has drawn a blank in 7 of their 18 games played away.
• In the goal scoring department, Jorgen Strand Larsen is leading for RC Celta de Vigo with 12 goals, whilst Hugo Duro has edged him out with 13 for Valencia CF.
• Iago Aspas has been the main contributor of assists for RC Celta de Vigo, serving up 8, while Diego Lopez Noguerol leads at Valencia CF with 6 assists.
• For disciplinary record, Aspas has the most yellow cards at RC Celta de Vigo with 6, while Hugo Guillamon has the same distinction at Valencia CF with 7 bookings.
• Valencia CF has shown improvement in league standings compared to the previous year, moving from 13th position with 40 points to 9th position with 48 points.
• RC Celta de Vigo has had trouble defending recently, conceding at least one goal in their last six matches.
• On the other hand, Valencia CF has had trouble finding the net, failing to score in their last three matches.
• Both RC Celta de Vigo and Valencia CF manage to win the first half in 31% of their matches.
• Valencia CF has the distinction of winning 80% of their matches when they score first while playing away, while RC Celta de Vigo can boast a 66% win rate when they lead 1-0 at home.
• When the roles are reversed, RC Celta de Vigo has a lower win percentage, managing to win only 28% of their games when they trail 0-1 at home.
• Similarly, the win percentage is low for Valencia CF as well, winning just 14% of their matches when they’re behind 1-0 away.
• Overall, RC Celta de Vigo has performed better than Valencia CF in LaLiga.
• In terms of recent form, RC Celta de Vigo’s last five matches have been superior to Valencia CF’s.
• Valencia CF has been struggling with goal drought, failing to hit the back of the net in their last three matches.
• Despite their recent struggles, Valencia CF managed to lose only once in the last five encounters versus RC Celta de Vigo across all competitions.
• Out of their last five interactions, Valencia CF has claimed three victories to RC Celta de Vigo’s one, with one match ending evenly.
• When playing at home, RC Celta de Vigo scores 1.1 goals on average, whereas Valencia CF scores 1.17 goals on average when playing away.
• In matchups between RC Celta de Vigo and Valencia CF, the average total number of goals is 2.4, with 1.2 scored in the first half on average.