Celta Vigo-Almeria Statistical Preview

Probable Lineups

Team News

Celta Vigo

• Andreu Fontas is suspended following his red card against Real Sociedad.
• Levy Madinda has recovered from an injury suffered in midweek and should still take his place in the centre of midfield.
• Samuel, Mario Bermejo and Carlos Bellvis all remain sidelined.

Almeria

• First-team trio Sebastian Dubarbier, Hernan Pellerano and Rodri all sustained minor injuries during training in midweek.
• However, they are all expected to be fully fit again in time for Saturday’s game.

Match Facts

• Celta Vigo have failed to score in their last 5 home matches in La Liga.
• Celta Vigo have lost their last 4 home matches in La Liga.
• Celta Vigo have won their last 3 home matches against Almeria in all competitions.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Celta Vigo’s last 6 home games in La Liga.
• Celta Vigo have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Almeria in all competitions.

Prediction

• No matter how hard they try, Celta Vigo just cannot get things together this season. Last weekend was a great example of this. Leading 3-1 with half an hour to play, Luis Enrique’s men let 3 precious points slip through their fingers and they really have no one else to blame but themselves as they committed defensive errors to let their opponents secure the win.
• Despite the defeat, Luis Enrique – as ever loyal to his 4-3-3 system – will not tinker with tactics, though he will make a couple of changes in personnel, one being that Levy Madinda will be reinstated in central midfield.
• Almeria’s Angel Trujillo has identified Celta Vigo as one of his team’s direct rivals and has highlighted how important it is for his side to secure the win. Celta Vigo have yet to win at home all season, so the visitors will fancy themselves to pick up at least a point.

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