Celta de Vigo - Espanyol predictions

Celta de Vigo are easily the favourites in the match this Sunday, but we wouldn’t call a Home Win bet at the odds of 2.02 safe, exactly. They are more likely to win than not, but Espanyol may have a few tricks up their sleeve yet.

The odds are stacked heavily against Espanyol here, and we can’t see them winning this match. The Sky Blues are heavily favoured by most betting predictions – so much so that an away bet is priced at around 4.02.

The hosts are high on confidence following a convincing away triumph (Deportivo Alavés) recorded in the previous round of the La Liga. They were never the favourites to grab a win, let alone pull an HT/FT one. Still, they defied the odds (ODDS_AWAY_WIN_LAST_ROUND) by grabbing a first-half lead and easing to victory after the break.

The away team entered their previous La Liga game with the pre-match betting odds sitting at an uncertain 4.06. They failed to break the tie before the second half but went on to win 2:1.

The hosts are here after a series of home games marked by a high concession rate. For instance, they yielded more than 5 goals over the previous 3 matches at Estadio de Balaídos.

The Sky Blues bagged a decent enough position in the standings so far, moving up to 12th. They’ll definitely want to keep up the momentum and try to get higher, though Espanyol are not about to make it easy for them.

With a 6th spot in the standings, Espanyol have made a strong start this season. Team from Vigo will be a very tough battle, though, and it’s still too early in the season for their top position to bear any real weight.

The away win recorded several decisive victories against Celta De Vigo last season. To make things even more interesting, none of these games was even a close call and all were secured with a considerable goal difference. It appears bookies are still adamant that The Sky Blues are more likely to win this match, though.

This Sunday, both teams will be at full strength and able to give it their all.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.45 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.