Cadiz vs Celta Vigo Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Cadiz vs Celta Vigo on and what time does it start? Cadiz vs Celta Vigo will take place on Sunday 25th February, 2024 – 13:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Cadiz vs Celta Vigo? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Cadiz vs Celta Vigo on in the UK? Cadiz vs Celta Vigo will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Cadiz vs Celta Vigo in the UK? Cadiz vs Celta Vigo can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
CADIZ
Cadiz have endured an absolutely miserable campaign thus far as they begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting 18th and in the bottom three and the relegation places. The Andalusians should arguably be flattered by the fact they are as high as 18th with their general performance level being even worse than that.
They appointed former Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino in January, replacing Sergio, but things have not improved. They won two of their opening four matches but are now, quite remarkably, winless in their last 21 matches. Their most recent outing saw them beaten 2-0 by Osasuna in Pamplona last Saturday.
CELTA VIGO
Despite spending the majority of the opening few months in the bottom three and the relegation places, performances were far better than results suggested so Celta Vigo decided to stick by former Real Madrid and Liverpool Rafa Benitez. Whilst they remain just outside of the bottom three, there is an expectation they will be able to pull away.
The Galicians come into this one on the back of suffering a gutting 2-1 defeat at home to Barcelona in their most recent outing at Balaidos, last weekend. Robert Lewandowski scored a 97th minute winning penalty for Barca in that game, meaning that Celta have now suffered five defeats in their last six matches across all competitions.
THE TEAM NEWS
CADIZ
Struggling Cadiz have several absentees for this weekend as the likes of Luis Hernandez and Javi Hernandez remain out injured, whilst Lucas Pires is also suspended.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Ledesma; Carcelen, Jorge Mere, Chust, Zaldua; Alejo, Escalante, Alex, Navarro; Sobrino, Ramos
UNAVAILABLE: Pires (Suspended), J. Hernandez (Injured), L. Hernandez (Injured), Fede (Injured), Marti (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Fali (Injured)
CELTA VIGO
Celta Vigo have a couple of injury issues for this weekend as full-back duo Mihailo Ristic and Javi Manquillo remain unavailable, whilst Carlos Dotor and Carlos Dominguez are doubtful.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Guaita; Mingueza, Starfelt, Dominguez, Aidoo; Allende, Beltran, Tapia, de la Torre; Aspas, Strand Larsen
UNAVAILABLE: Ristic (Injured), Manquillo (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Dominguez (Injured), Dotor (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
As we head into this weekend, these sides are only separated by one place and three points in the table but, as mentioned, that majorly flatters Cadiz as they have arguably been the weakest team in the league for the last few months, despite the fact the league consists of a team yet to win a single game this season. Celta Vigo have been improving and are expecting to eventually move away from the bottom three with this one an excellent opportunity to open up a gap.
TIP: CELTA TO WIN
