Gernkika will host La Liga outfits Celta Vigo in the second round of the Copa del Rey. The venue: Urbieta Udal Kiroldegia, kick-off: 19:00 UK time, date: 22/12/2022.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Celta Vigo to win — 1.5
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Both teams to score: YES — 1.6
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 1.64
Although Celta Vigo have been dreadful in La Liga this season so far, their cup game against Gernika shouldn’t be as difficult as league game, hence expectingthem to go through to the third round.
Celta Vigo may be the favourites to win the cup game but their defence has been shambolic this season, having conceded a whopping 26 goals in 14 games. For this reason, they could concede a goal or two against Gernika.
With both teams struggling at the back, there’s a huge chance that the Copa del Rey clash could end with over 2.5 goals.
Gernika finished as the winners of Group 4 – 2nd Phase in the Tercera Division after they won 18 games out of 26 matches.
They are unbeaten in their last five league matches, having drawn one and won four.
The Sky Blues are in dire need of a change of form, having gone five games without a win. Celta Vigo drew two and lost three in their last five La Liga games.
For this reason, they are one point ahead of the relegation zone with 12 points after 14 matches.
Gernika are a good goalscoring side and Celta Vigo are dreadful at the back, so there’s a huge chance both teams will score and the total goals to exceed three.
Back Celta Vigo to win but Gernika to get on the scoreboard, thanks to their superb form in the face of goal.
With both teams likely to get on the scoreboard, it’s decent and safe to expect the game to produce over 1.5 goals at full-time.
There’s no injury concern in the first team, according to some unofficial reports.
Goalkeeper: Altamira Areizaga
Defenders: Aiesta, Berasaluze, Arberas Zabala, Vega, Gonzalez
Midfielders: Marcos Sanchez, De Luis Carvajal, Salado Gongora
Forwards: Gallastegui Garate, Sanz Bancalero
Hugo Mallo is injured and won’t feature against Gernika.
Goalkeeper: Villar
Defenders: Galan, Dominguez, Nunez, Mingueza
Midfielders: Swedberg, Rodriguez, Beltran, Duran
Forwards: Paciencia, Perez
Where will this match be played?
Monday’s game will be played at Urbieta Udal Kiroldegiak, Basque Country.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Gernika vs Celta Vigo.