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Early afternoon clash in Primera Division, with third placed Villarreal taking on fourth placed Celta Vigo at El Madrigal. Both teams will be looking to secure a positive result and not let the other get away in the standings.
Villarreal’s surprising 1-0 loss last round at Levante was only the second defeat of the season for the Yellow Submarine – and the first after 4 consecutive wins in all competitions. Villarreal has been a real force so far at home, winning all 4 matches played at El Madrigal – three in Primera Division and one in Europa League. The home form is a big reason for the current third place spot held by the hosts.
Celta Vigo is, along with Real Madrid, the only undefeated team in Primera Division after 8 rounds. The visitors have built a really good team here and after a couple of very good seasons, they might be able to attack an european qualification spot this year. However, it has to be noted that Celta Vigo is on the back of two draws against Eibar and Getafe. The 0-0 at home against Getafe last round was particularly disappointing.
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Team news & lineups:
Villarreal won`t be able to count on Asenjo and Jokic, but there are also doubts over Musacchio, Bakambu, Suarez, Adrian and Baptistao. Celta Vigo will miss Blanco, while Jonny, Drazic and Fondas are questionable.
Villarreal: Areola – Gaspar, Bailly, Ruiz, Costa – Nahuel, Bruno, Trigueros, Castillejo – Soldado, Baptistao
Celta Vigo: Alvarez – Mallo, Gomez, Cabral, Jonny – Hernandez, Fernandez, Wass – Orellana, Aspas, Nolito
Difficult to see either side getting ahead here. Villarreal is a deserving favorite at home, but Celta Vigo is yet to lose this season. Nobody can afford to lose this, as it would be a massive blow for hopes of European qualification in the very competitive Primera Division. While each side would love a win, a draw would satisfy everybody and it clearly looks like the most probable result here. Undefeated Celta should know how to protect 1 point at El Madrigal.
Don`t expect any team to take any risks. I just believe that the draw has to be tried here, good value and good chances for the result to happen. Prediction: Villarreal – Celta Vigo 1-1.
Pick: Draw
Odds: 3.65 @ 1xBet
Stake: 4
Possible profit: 10.60
Event date: 18 October
