Celta Vigo host Valencia in a La Liga clash where recent defensive solidity meets a visiting side still searching for its first away win of the season.
Prediction: Celta Vigo to Win & Under 3.5 Goals
This matchup points toward a controlled home success. Celta’s current defensive form and Valencia’s continued struggles on the road suggest a narrow victory rather than a high-scoring affair.
Celta Building Momentum Through Defensive Stability
Celta ended the year on a positive note, extending their unbeaten defensive run to three consecutive league matches. Although their last outing ended in a goalless draw away to Oviedo, the performances before that were very impressive, with two straight 2-0 victories against Real Madrid away and Athletic Bilbao at home. Those results underline a clear improvement in organisation and confidence. At Balaídos, Celta have been hard to break down, drawing five of their nine home matches, and the recent clean sheets indicate a growing ability to control games.
Valencia Still Searching for an Away Breakthrough
Valencia remain under pressure, sitting just one point above the relegation zone. Their recent form is not disastrous, with only one defeat in the last six rounds, but away matches continue to be a major problem. They have yet to record a single away win in La Liga this season, drawing or losing all eight of their visits so far. Even when competitive, Valencia struggle to take initiative on the road and often settle for damage limitation.
