The Matchday 23 clash in La Liga between Celta Vigo and Real Betis will take place on February 8 at the Balaidos Stadium. Celta Vigo vs. Real Betis: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Celta Vigo
The Galicians enter this encounter on a four-match winless streak in the league. During this run, the team suffered 1-2 defeats against Rayo Vallecano, Athletic Bilbao, and Valencia, while drawing 1-1 with Alaves. This is their longest winless streak in La Liga since December 2023. Claudio Giraldez's side sits in 13th place, four points clear of the nearest relegation rival.
Defender Carl Starfelt and midfielder Ilaix Moriba will miss the match due to suspensions. Notably, forward Anastasios Douvikas, defender Joseph Aidoo, and midfielder Luca de la Torre have moved to other clubs.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of Celta's last 10 matches in La Liga.
- At least two goals have been scored in 9 of the Galicians' last 10 La Liga matches.
- In 6 of their last 7 home league games, one team has kept a clean sheet in the first half.
Predicted lineup for Celta Vigo (3-4-3)
Vicente Guaita – Javi Rodriguez, Carl Starfelt, Carlos Dominguez – Sergio Carreira, Franco Cervi, Ilaix Moriba, Fran Beltran – Pablo Duran, Williot Swedberg – Borja Iglesias.
Real Betis
The Sevillians are unbeaten in their last two La Liga matches. After a 1-0 away victory over Mallorca, Manuel Pellegrini's side drew 2-2 at home against Athletic Bilbao. However, the win against the islanders remains their only victory in the last five league games (2 draws and 2 losses). The club is mid-table but only three points away from the European competition zone.
During this transfer window, the team has strengthened with forwards Juan Hernandez from Columbus Crew and Antony Mateus from Manchester United.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 5 of Betis's last 6 La Liga games.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of the Sevillians' last 11 league matches.
- At least two goals have been scored in 9 of the club's last 11 La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Betis (4-2-3-1)
Adrian Castillo – Angel Ortiz, Nathan, Romain Perraud, Diego Llorente – Sergi Altimira, Joao Cardoso – Jesus Rodriguez, Antony Mateus, Isco – Cedric Bakambu.
Referee
Mateo Busquets Ferrer (Spain)
Matches – 12 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 68;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.7;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 29;
Penalties – 33%.
Celta Vigo vs. Real Betis: Match Prediction
Both teams are evenly matched and have secured an equal number of victories in the current league season, with seven each. However, I give a slight edge to the Galicians, who have an impressive home record, having secured 20 of their 25 points in this La Liga campaign at home. In their last 17 home league matches, Celta has lost only three times, and those were against strong opponents: Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid (10 wins and 4 draws).
Meanwhile, the Sevillians have managed only three wins in their last 13 away league matches (5 draws and 5 losses). Additionally, over the past three years, the Galicians have lost to this opponent only once in La Liga, securing 4 wins and 2 draws. In the last three league encounters at Celta's home ground, the hosts have won twice and drawn once, conceding just one goal.
My prediction: Celta Vigo with a handicap (0)
