Celta Vigo will take on Espanyol in La Liga 2022/23 season 1st round match. The game will be played at Abanca-Balaídos (Vigo) and will kick off at 17:00 CET on Saturday, August 13th. Check out team news, predicted lineups, where to watch and our Celta Vigo vs Espanyol prediction for the same.
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Bookmaker ratings: Prediction one: Celta not to lose and Total goals under 3.5 – 1.68
Bookmaker ratings: Prediction two: Both to score – Yes – 1.86
All facts are against the visitors. Los Celestes haven’t lost against Espanyol in their previous 11 home matches.
Meanwhile, the Catalans had the second worst away record last campaign, picking up only nine points on the road throughout the La Liga season. Moreover, they failed to win in their last 9 away league games.
In the 5 last meetings at Abanca-Balaídos stadium, BTTS happened 5 times. We expect that both teams will continue this trend in this encounter.
Celta Vigo finished last La Liga campaign in 11th place, for the fifth time outside of top ten across the previous six seasons.
Meanwhile, Los Celestes failed to taste victory in their previous six La Liga season openers (D2, L4).
The positive fact is that they are facing Espanyol, a side against who they are undefeated across their last nine La Liga home matches (W4, D5) since 2013.
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On the other hand, Espanyol finished last season in 14th place. It can be said that they have achieved the objective that was expected of them: to keep their place in the top flight.
Nevertheless, the Catalan side are poor La Liga starters with no wins across their previous five Primera season openers (D3, L2).
Espanyol will kick off their new season with new manager Diego Martinez, who has arrived to improve the club’s position and finish the season in the Top 10.
There are no injuries or suspensions for both sides
Meanwhile, forward Raul de Tomas, who was the fourth top scorer in La Liga last season, is not selected for Espanyol’s squad due to a potential transfer away from the club.
This is a huge blow for the Catalan side, as they are losing a key player.
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Celta Vigo: Villar; Galar. Nunez, Aidoo, Mallo, Tapia, Nolito, Cervi, Solari, Aspas, Paciencia
Espanyol: Lecomte; Calero, Cabrera, Gil, Hilali, Costa, Bare, Darder, Melamed, Sanchez, Joselu
If you are looking for safe bets, you can try “Celta’s double chance” outcome. This bet has odds of 1.25 at 22Bet.
Celta’s forward Aspas had another prolific season in 2021/21, scoring 18 league goals in 37 matches. He became the top-scoring Spaniard for the fourth time in a La Liga season. Thus, we will back “Iago Aspas to score” outcome for a quick profit bet. This bet has odds of 2.50 at 22Bet.
The last match between these teams ended in a 1:0 win for Espanyol in April 2022.
This fixture will be played at Abanca-Balaídos (Vigo)
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