Celta vs Alaves Prediction 22 March 2026
🔊 What drama awaits on the pitch of Balaídos? One of the standout fixtures in Sunday's La Liga schedule is the clash between Celta and Alavés in Vigo. The clubs are at opposite ends of the league table and are fighting for different objectives. While the Celestes aim to secure their spot in European competition, the Glorious Ones are doing everything they can to remain in Spain's top flight. Bookmakers give Claudio Giráldez's side a threefold advantage.
Head-to-Head
📊 It's worth noting that Alaves traditionally face significant challenges in away matches against Celta. Their last triumph at Balaidos came during the 2018/19 La Liga season with a narrow 1-0 victory. In the first round of the current campaign, the Vigo side proved superior at Mendizorrotza, securing a 1-0 win. Iago Aspas' decisive strike determined the outcome of the encounter.
Head-to-head statistics Celta - Alaves
Celta de Vigo Team Overview
🔴 Claudio Giraldes has successfully built an ambitious team that consistently competes for European qualification. In the current national championship, the "Celts" hold the 6th spot in the standings, leading their closest rival in the race for the top six by 3 points. It's worth considering the average performance metrics of the club from Vigo - 1.36 goals scored per game with 1.11 conceded. Interestingly, Celta are not particularly effective in their home matches, having collected only 17 points from 14 games (ranking 17th in the league).
🔵 This week, Celta managed to defeat the main favorite of the current Europa League season, Lyon (2-0). Claudio Giraldes' side executed a textbook positional defense and, even after gaining a numerical advantage from the 19th minute, the "Celts" kept their composure and followed their coach's instructions. Celta's total dominance is evident from the expected goals ratio: 1.49 to 0.24 in favor of the Spanish team. In their previous La Liga match, Giraldes' squad drew with Betis at the Benito Villamarin - 1-1.
Match Results: Celta de Vigo
Deportivo Alaves Team Overview
⚪ Over their last seven matches across all competitions, the "Glorious" have been unable to secure a victory. This streak is impacting their current standing in the league table, with only a two-point cushion separating them from the relegation zone. It's important to note Alaves' struggles in away games, having earned just 8 points from 14 matches. Additionally, Alaves average 0.93 goals scored per game while conceding 1.36.
🔵 Last weekend, Alaves managed to snatch a point against Villarreal (1-1) at Mendizorroza. Kike Sanchez Flores' side came incredibly close to a long-awaited win, only for the "Yellow Submarine" to equalize in the 98th minute. Despite this, Alaves' football under the experienced Spaniard remains lackluster, highlighted by their failure to register a shot on target in the recent clash with Villarreal. Kike Sanchez Flores employs a 3-5-2 tactical setup, relying on basic vertical play and crowding the midfield.
Match Results: Deportivo Alaves
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Celta de Vigo
🎤 Celta's head coach Claudio Giráldez shared his thoughts on the 2-0 victory over Lyon in the second leg of the Europa League Round of 16: “We understand how tough it is to reach the Europa League quarter-finals. We are savoring this moment - this is the beauty of football, it brings people together. We take pride in making everyone at the club happy. Xavi Rueda and Ferran Jutglà both played exceptionally well and put in tremendous effort. We had doubts about starting Jutglà, but with Borja Iglesias unavailable, our options towards the end of the match were limited. This is a moment to relish. We shouldn’t focus too much on Freiburg - we need to appreciate the present. Reaching this stage under such circumstances is not easy. We struggled in previous seasons, and now it’s time to enjoy this.”
❌ Among Celta's unavailable players are Ilaix Moriba (suspension) and Miguel Roman (leg injury).
Deportivo Alaves
📰 In the current situation, Alaves need a crisis manager who prioritizes results over the beauty of the game. Quique Sanchez Flores fits this mold perfectly, as he is capable of delivering outstanding short-term success. He has already proven this at his previous positions. The Spanish coach does not adhere to a specific tactical formation. Using a 4-4-2 setup as a base, he demonstrates flexibility, aiming to leave opponents bewildered.
❌ Among the unavailable players for Alaves are Jusi (suspension) and Facundo Garces (suspension).
⚽ Goal Prediction
Let's first consider the average scoring rate of each team in the current La Liga season: Celta are averaging 1.4 goals, while their opponents are at 0.9. It's also worth noting that in 5 of Celta's last 7 matches, there have been no more than two goals scored. Our suggested bet is on total goals under 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In 8 of the last 9 head-to-head clashes between Celta and Alaves, there have been no more than 10 corners. This trend is also evident in 9 of Celta's last 10 games this La Liga season. Additionally, the average number of corners won per game this season stands at 4.1 for Celta and 5 for Alaves. The editorial choice is Alaves to win on corners with a +2.5 handicap.
Editor's Prediction
It's crucial to note that Alaves are a highly vulnerable team. Quique Sanchez Flores will once again try to deny the opposition space, aiming to turn the match into a dreary affair. However, even the head-to-head history at Balaidos doesn't favor the team from Vitoria-Gasteiz. We predict a final score of 1-0, with the key bet being on a Celta victory.
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