Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Alaves AI Prediction 16 August 2024

Match Analysis: Celta Vigo vs. Deportivo Alaves

Match Information:

Date and time: 16 Aug 2024 at 17:00 UTC
Referee: Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez
Stadium: Abanca Balaidos
Location: Vigo, Spain

Predicted Lineups:

Celta Vigo:

Formation: 5-3-2
Goalkeeper: Iván Villar (1)
Defenders: Óscar Mingueza (3), Javi Manquillo (22), Jailson (16), Carl Starfelt (2), Mihailo Ristić (21)
Midfielders: Damian Rodriguez (28), Fran Beltrán (8), Williot Swedberg (19)
Forwards: Iago Aspas (10), Borja Iglesias (7)

Deportivo Alaves:

Formation: 4-4-2
Goalkeeper: Antonio Sivera (1)
Defenders: Carlos Benavidez (23), Abdel Abqar (5), Nikola Maraš (2), Moussa Diarra (22)
Midfielders: Ander Guevara (6), Antonio Blanco (8), Tomas Conechny (10), Jon Guridi (18)
Forwards: Stoichkov (19), Kike García (17)

Head-to-Head:

– Last meeting: 27 April 2024, Deportivo Alaves 3-0 Celta Vigo
– Previous results indicate that Celta Vigo has had a few solid victories, but Deportivo Alaves has also shown they can secure big wins.

Recent Form:

Celta Vigo:
– Draw against West Ham United (2-2)
– Win against Luton Town (3-1)
– Loss to Lille (1-3)
– Win against Gil Vicente (1-0)
– Win against Sporting Gijon (2-1)

Deportivo Alaves:
– Win against Osasuna (2-1)
– Draw against SD Huesca (1-1)
– Loss to Hercules (0-1)
– Win against Tenerife (2-1)
– Draw against Levante (1-1)
– Win against Valencia (1-0)

Team Strengths and Considerations:

Celta Vigo:
– Strengths: Strong forward duo with Iago Aspas and Borja Iglesias. Experienced midfield with Beltrán and dynamic young talent in Williot Swedberg.
– Considerations: Defense can struggle against high-paced attacks, as seen against Lille. Generally solid at home.

Deportivo Alaves:
– Strengths: Solid defensive partnerships and a balanced midfield. Recently good in friendlies, showing a resilient and adaptive playing style.
– Considerations: Sometimes struggle to score against well-structured defenses. Inconsistent performances.

Weather Factor:

– The weather at Vigo is generally mild and should not have a significant impact on the game.

Predicted Outcome:

Considering Celta Vigo’s robust form in friendlies and their strong home advantage, as well as Deportivo Alaves’ mixed results, it is anticipated that Celta Vigo will edge out narrowly in a competitive fixture.

Predicted Score:
– Celta Vigo 2-1 Deportivo Alaves

Potential Goalscorers:
– Celta Vigo: Iago Aspas, Borja Iglesias
– Deportivo Alaves: Kike García

This prediction factors in both the recent form and head-to-head matchups, analyzing the pros and cons of each squad to provide a realistic expected outcome.