Celta Vigo vs Girona Prediction

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sportpesatips - January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Celta Vigo vs Girona Prediction: Sportpesa Mega Jackpot Predictions

Celta Vigo’s centennial festivities this season continue to be marred by challenges, although there are signs of gradual improvement. Head coach Rafa Benítez seems to be addressing their previous defensive shortcomings, evident in the fact that his team has conceded more than one goal in just one of their last eight La Liga matches (with two wins, four draws, and two losses).

This defensive improvement coincides with the return of defender Javier Manquillo, whom Benítez previously brought to Newcastle during his tenure as boss in 2017.

Meanwhile, the hosts are in dire need of accumulating more points, especially at home, if they are to distance themselves from the relegation zone, which lies just two points below them ahead of the upcoming round.

This urgency stems from the fact that out of the two clubs they have defeated at home this La Liga season (with four draws and five losses), the highest-ranked opponent is Real Betis (9th), while the top-seven teams they hosted all managed to keep Celta Vigo from scoring, resulting in three losses.

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This situation may provide encouragement for title contenders Girona, although they have shown signs of vulnerability in recent weeks, as highlighted by their elimination from the Copa del Rey earlier in the week.

Despite this setback, they ended last weekend’s match against Sevilla with a resounding 5-1 victory, placing them at the top of the league standings.

They have already accumulated their highest points tally in a single top-flight season and are the league’s highest-scoring team with 51 goals.

Manager Míchel remains grounded in his approach, but with the UEFA Champions League being a major aspiration for the team, certain expectations are set

.Currently enjoying an 11-point lead for a top-four finish, setbacks in their recent La Liga away trips against Almería (0-0) and Real Betis (1-1) could potentially open the door for their upcoming opponents to cause an upset.

Turning to standout performers in the 2023/2024 season, Girona’s Artem Dovbyk has been prolific, netting 14 goals and sitting tied at the top of the league’s scoring charts.

For Celta Vigo, Jørgen Strand Larsen leads the club with seven goals, including two crucial opening goals.

Players to keep an eye on include Celta’s Iago Aspas, who has scored three goals and provided one assist in his last five La Liga appearances against Girona, with two of those goals being opening strikes.

Girona’s Yangel Herrera, recently returning from injury, scored a decisive 91st-minute winner in the reverse fixture.

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