The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another round of matches this week as Getafe take on an impressive Celta Vigo side in an important clash at the Estadio de Balaidos on Monday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Celta Vigo vs Getafe Preview
Getafe are in 16th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side played out a 1-1 draw against Valencia last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Celta Vigo, on the other hand, are in 12th place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Galician hosts eased past San Pedro by a 5-1 scoreline in the Copa del Rey in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Celta Vigo vs Getafe Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Getafe have a good recent record against Celta Vigo and have won 10 out of the last 26 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Celta Vigo's seven victories.
- After consecutive victories against Getafe in La Liga in 2021, Celta Vigo are winless in their last five such games in the competition and have lost three of these games.
- After a run of four victories in their first five matches at home against Getafe in La Liga, Celta Vigo have won only one of their last eight such matches in the competition.
- Celta Vigo are winless in their last nine matches played on a Monday in La Liga, with their previous victory in the competition coming by a 3-0 scoreline against Getafe in October 2021.
Celta Vigo vs Getafe Prediction
Celta Vigo have shown glimpses of their ability this season but will need to be more consistent in the coming weeks. Iago Aspas and Borja Iglesias can be effective on their day and will need to be at their best this week.
Getafe have failed to hit their stride this season and cannot afford another poor result on Monday. Celta Vigo are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Celta Vigo 2-1 Getafe
Celta Vigo vs Getafe Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Celta Vigo to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Getafe to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Borja Iglesias to score or assist - Yes