Granada prepares to host Celta Vigo on Sunday evening, marking their final La Liga home game before returning to the second division next season.

The campaign has been a nightmare for the Nasrids, languishing in the relegation zone since September. Historically, optimism is scarce for Granada fans, with only one victory over Celta Vigo since 2013 (six draws and nine losses).

Granada’s Recent Form Paints a Bleak Picture

A glimmer of hope emerged for Granada in April when they garnered seven points from three games.

However, they have since reverted to their earlier form, losing their last three matches with a concerning trend of conceding nine goals while scoring only one.

While their most recent home defeat came at the hands of champions Real Madrid (4-0), they did secure victories in their previous two home fixtures.

Interestingly, all four of Granada’s wins this season have come at Nuevo Los Cármenes, potentially offering a spark for their fans in this final home appearance.

Celta Vigo Not Entirely Safe Despite Recent Upward Trend

Despite their thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday (their fifth come-from-behind win in La Liga this season), Celta Vigo’s safety in La Liga is not completely secure with two matches remaining.

This victory marked their third win in their last five games (along with two losses), placing them five points clear of the relegation zone.

However, their away form raises concerns, with only four points secured from their last seven away matches (one win, one draw, and five losses). This uncertain situation could prolong their battle for survival.

Celta Seeks to Extend Dominance at Nuevo Los Cármenes

Los Celestes will be looking to capitalize on their remarkable record at Granada, where they haven’t experienced defeat since the 2012/13 season (three wins and four draws). Furthermore, if relegation rivals Cádiz drop points in their remaining matches, Celta Vigo will be guaranteed La Liga survival. Therefore, they are likely to approach this long away trip with a sense of confidence, aiming to secure their top-flight status.