Celta Vigo vs Levante Predictions and Betting Tips
The Municipal de Balaidos is the stage for this highly-anticipated encounter in the LaLiga Santander as Celta Vigo and Levante go at each other on Monday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Celta Vigo's 2-0 win in the reverse match back in September was their second consecutive victory in this fixture. Would they secure a third consecutive victory against basement side Levante ?
Levante with a rare win in Madrid
Celta Vigo had to settle for a share of the spoils when they paid a visit to Cadiz about a week ago. This point earned means they head into this game in 10th position on the league standings having amassed a total of 31 points thus far. Much of this could be attributed to their form on their travels, managing 17 points from 12 games away from home. The same can't be said for their home form with Eduardo Coudet's troops fourth from bottom in terms of home results. Nonetheless, they have won their last three games at the Balaidos and as such, they would be bidding to put more smiles on their home fans' faces with yet another win in front of a raucous Galicia crowd.
Gonzola Melero's strike made sure of a rare win for Levante when they visited the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano last weekend. They still have a lot to do, nonetheless, as they head into this game 10 points off 17th-placed Granada. Just as most sides struggling to preserve top-flight status, keeping opponents at bay has been the bane of their existence with the basement club shipping an average of two goals per game in the LaLiga Santander. As such, the clean sheet in Madrid last weekend was a rare occurrence and as such, they would need to make it happen more often if they're to somehow secure a place in the LaLiga Santander next season.
Celta Vigo vs Levante Team News
Celta Vigo possible starting XI:
Dituro; Mallo, Aidoo, Araujo, Galan; Beltran; Mendez, Suarez, Cervi; Mina, Aspas
Levante possible starting lineup:
Cardenas; Pier, Duarte, Caceres; Miramon, Pepelu, Melero, Son; Bardhi, Marti, De Frutos
Celta Vigo vs Levante Prediction: 2-1
Although Levante was impressive in their win last weekend, Celta Vigo is a side on the ascension as they head into this game unbeaten in their last four league games. As such, we're backing them to secure all three points this coming Monday.
