Celta Vigo VS Leganes Match Prediction

The only matches on record between Celta Vigo and Leganes in the head-to-head record were in the 2001 Copa del Rey, with Celta Vigo winning 2-1 away but losing 1-0 at home in the second leg. That meant that Leganes went out on away goals despite giving a fantastic account of themselves during the course of the cup match.

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Celta Vigo v Leganes: Prediction

Celta Vigo have a nine-match unbeaten run at home to protect and while Leganes might have retained some momentum from their promotion last year, it will be a big ask for them to win here. However, Leganes did win on their previous visit to Estadio de Balaídos and while that famous victory was a long time ago, they will be able to take a lot of inspiration from that day. It will be fascinating to see how Celta Vigo cope after the departure of their star man Nolito.

Celta Vigo v Leganes: Betting Tips

Leganes can be backed at a price of 5/1 to get their new La Liga season off to a winning start, but it is hard to see them getting anything out of the match, with the draw better value at 11/4. However, the selection from the match odds market is certainly Celta Vigo, who are offered at a price of 13/20 as they seek to extend a run of nine matches unbeaten in front of their own fans.

The half-time/full-time market is a good way to squeeze a touch of extra value out of a short-priced favourite at home, with Celta Vigo HT/FT available at 6/4 in this match. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in eight of Celta Vigo's last 10 games and those odds are 10/11.

Celta Vigo were surprisingly potent last season but they have lost Nolito to Manchester City, with the sale of the winger likely to have a major impact on their chances of having a successful year. Pione Sisto - remembered for scoring in the Europa League against Manchester United - is the replacement and he is likely to go straight into the team. Celta Vigo will have to start the campaign without injured pair Andreu Fontàs and Claudio Beauvue.

Celta Vigo likely XI:

Gabriel and Diego Rico are the two main summer arrivals at Leganes, who are back in La Liga after their promotion last season. This is likely to be a baptism of fire for Leganes and they may line up with a defensive formation as a result, although there are no major injury or suspension worries restricting their team selection here. A player to watch is the midfielder Ruben Perez.

Leganes likely XI:

Celta Vigo had one of the best home records in the league last season and that means it will be very difficult for Leganes to make a winning return to La Liga. However, this could well see a shock result and there is no way Leganes can be written off in this match. Despite losing Nolito, Celta Vigo have a very strong team going forward and this is likely to prove too much for Leganes. A home win.

Celta Vigo are undefeated in their last nine home matches in La Liga.