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Celta Vigo will host Valencia in the Copa Del Rey Round 16 second leg, after Celta won the first match 4-1 away from home.
Celta Vigo won both games played in 2017 and they played pretty impressive attacking football as well. Besides the 4-1 win over Valencia, Celta also defeated Malaga 3-1 at home over the weekend, climbing to the 9th place in Primera Division. The hosts are virtually qualified to the Copa Del Rey quarterfinals after the big first leg win against Valencia.
The visitors suffered a heartbreak on Monday when they were equalized in injury time by Osasuna for a 3-3 draw, which currently keeps Valencia just 1 point above the relegation zone. With 7 goals conceded in the last 2 matches, Valencia clearly has a big problem on the defensive end. Incredibly, Valencia did not keep a single clean sheet this season in all competitions. Both teams scored in every Valencia game this season with only two exceptions.
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Celta Vigo is a rather offensive minded team and their offense is really clicking right now with 7 goals scored in the last 2 matches. They are averaging 2 goals per game at home, but also concede no less than 1.8 goals per game at home.
The way Valencia has been defending lately, it would be a shock for them to keep their first clean sheet of the season (!!!) on the road against a team like Celta Vigo. On the other hand, Valencia have scored themselves in the last 12 matches in all competitions. Considering that Celta is not defending well at home and taking into account that the hosts are virtually qualified, I reckon Valencia should score today.
The stats overwhelmingly suggest we will see goals here and there`s also the fact of the first leg result, which should encourage an attacking minded display from both teams.
Look for an open game, the visitors have no choice but to go for broke, while Celta will play its usual brand of football, maybe relaxing a bit given the result in the first leg. I expect both sides to play positive football and I can see a high scoring clash. My tip is both teams to score. Prediction: Celta Vigo – Valencia 2-1.
Pick: Both to score
Odds: 1.63 @ Unibet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 5.04
Event date: 12 January
