Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Preview: Team News & Prediction
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We have something of a northern derby in Spain this weekend as Galician outfit Celta Vigo travel to the Reale Arena in the Basque Country to take on Real Sociedad during this midweek.
Kick-off date/time: Tuesday 13th May, 2025: UK – 7:00pm / US ET – 2:00pm / US PT – 11:00am
How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo may be televised on one of their affiliated channels
How to watch online: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN+
Real Sociedad Preview: Inertia of La Real
It has already been confirmed that Imanol Aguacil will depart Real Sociedad at the end of the season after what has been a generally underwhelming campaign and La Real appear to be finishing the season with a bit of a whimper as they drift away from the European spots.
The home team come into this one on the back of a 4-0 annihilation at the hands of Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano in their most recent outing the other day with all four goals being scored inside the opening half hour of the match via former La Real striker Alexander Sorloth.
Celta Vigo Preview: Entertaining Celta
Ever since former B Team coach Claudio Giraldez replaced Rafa Benitez in March 2024, Celta Vigo have been entertaining to watch and they are now pushing for the European spots as they sit tucked inside the top seven and the UEFA Europa League spots ahead of this match day.
The Galicians come into this one on the back of another typically entertaining encounter as they defeated Sevilla by three goals to two at Balaidos at the weekend thanks to goals from former Barcelona academy graduates Ilaix Moriba and Oscar Mingueza as well as Borja Iglesias.
Real Sociedad Team News: Still no Oskarsson
Iceland international striker Orri Oskarsson has endured a difficult first season in Spain and he is now unavailable for this one. La Real are also without both Morocco international defender Nayef Ageurd and Armenia international midfielder Arsen Zakharyan.
Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Alex Remiro; Jon Aramburu, Jonas Martin, Aritz Elustondo, Javi Lopez; Martin Zubimendi; Kubo, Sucic, Pablo Marin, Ander Barrenetxea; Mikel Oyarzabal
Unavailable: Ageurd (Injured), Zakharyan (Injured), Oskarsson (Injured)
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Celta Vigo Team News: Marcos Alonso suspended
Former Bolton Wanderers and Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso is unavailable for Celta this weekend as he is missing through suspension. They also have a couple of key injury absentees such as former Celtic defender Carl Starfelt as well as Jailson.
Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Vicente Guaita; Oscar Mingueza, Yoel Lago, Carlos Dominguez, Ristic; Damian Rodriguez; Pablo Duran, Ilaix Moriba, Swedberg, Hugo Alvarez; Iago Aspas
Unavailable: Starfelt (Injured), Marcos Alonso (Suspended), Jailson (Injured)
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Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Prediction
Real Sociedad have lacked goals throughout the campaign with just 32 scored in their 35 matches and only Getafe and relegated Real Valladolid having scored fewer than that. They now face a Celta side whereby their 35 La Liga matches have produced 109 goals with a chaotic but entertaining style of football at both ends of the pitch. La Real are drifting towards the end of the campaign and siding with Celta would appear the way to go for this one in the Basque Country.
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Tip: Double chance – Celta Vigo to win or draw
