Will Granada be underestimated against Celta Vigo?

International football is back on the agenda next week; this means that there is little live football from Europe’s top leagues on Monday. The only game from Spain’s LaLiga involves two teams already embroiled in a relegation battle early in the season. In Galicia, Celta Vigo and Granada meet

The Andalusian visitors are one of those teams who have yet to win a league match in the 2021/22 season in vain. That wait came to an end for the Sky Blues from Galicia last weekend, when Celta won 2-0 at Levante. According to the best bookmakers, Celta Vigo are very clear favourites against Granada according to current odds.

Granada have yet to win a game, but have been convincing in their recent 1-1 draw with FC Barcelona. The performance in the 2:3 against Real Sociedad was also more than appealing and is seen as a glimmer of hope for Monday’s match. Kick-off at the Balaidos Stadium is at 20:45.

Spain Celta Vigo – Statistics & current form

In November of last year, Celta Vigo hired Argentine Eduardo Coudet as their new head coach and have been very successful from then on. In the final standings, Celta Vigo finished a very strong eighth in the table and missed out on Europe by a hair’s breadth. It was the best result for the Galicians since the 2015/16 season (6th place).

Still without a point at home

The Himmelblauen were able to keep the squad together for the most part in the summer and accordingly the focus was once again directed towards a single-digit place in the table. But the first interim result is sobering, because the experienced team (only four players are younger than 25 years old) just can’t get going.

Especially at home in the Balaidos Stadium, the Coudet team disappoints time and again. Last year, Celta Vigo celebrated nine of their 14 victories at home, but in 2021/22 they have not even managed to win a point. Celta Vigo have lost all three of their home games In view of this, betting on the low home win odds is not advisable between Celta Vigo and Granada

Celta stands for many goals

Celta Vigo have scored 16 goals in their six matches so far this season, giving them an average of 2.67 goals per game. A value that was even higher last season. The 2.95 goals per game with Celta involvement was the second highest figure in 2020/21. As many as 13 of the 38 league games ended with a successful tip on the over 3.5, this was only the case with Barcelona more often (14 times).

Predicted line-up of Celta Vigo:
Dituro – Galan, Araujo, Murillo, Mallo – Tapia – Cervi, Beltran, Mendez – Mina, Aspas

Last matches played by Celta Vigo:

Spain Granada – Statistics & Current form

For the Andalusians, it was clear even before the start of the season that the current season would be a big challenge. After all, the long-time successful coach Diego Martinez decided to make a change after three years in office. He led Granada from the second division back to the top flight and managed to finish sixth and ninth.

Special game for Roberto Moreno

The team could sign Roberto Moreno as his successor, who made a splash as Spain’s interim coach in 2019 before an ill-fated stint in the principality of Monaco. Now a head coach in Spain for the first time, he has some experience as a co-coach. For example, he was under contract as co-coach at Celta Vigo in 2013/14 and 2017/18. Thus, a return to his old place of work is on the agenda for him.

However, the 44-year-old coach does not want to and cannot hand out gifts, because the Andalusians are still waiting in vain for a win in La Liga. Nevertheless, one can speak of a positive development. Granada have improved considerably since the international break

Two narrow defeats, remarkable draw

A positive development does sound a little surprising after the Red and Whites collected only one point in these three league games. However, these three games have shown that only little things are missing to finally get back on the winning track.

Against Betis Sevilla, Moreno’s team conceded a 2-1 goal in the 89th minute, against FC Barcelona Granada equalised in the 90th minute and against Real Sociedad de San Sebastian the Basques scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute. With these numbers, betting on at least one goal being scored after 74:59 minutes played is a very good option between Celta Vigo and Granada.

Predicted line-up of Granada:
Luis Maximiano – Neva, Sanchez, Duarte, Arias – Montoro, Gonalons, Milla – Machis, Suarez, Rochina

Last matches played by Granada:

Celta Vigo – Granada Direct Comparison / H2H Record

Completely balanced statistics between the two teams in the Spanish football top flight. Before Monday evening’s clash, the Galician and Andalusian sides had faced each other 36 times in La Liga. Both teams have won 13 of those games, with the remaining ten ending in a draw.

However, there has not been much spectacle of late, as in three of the last four games between Celta Vigo and Granada the forecast on the under 2.5 was crowned with success. On matchday seven, betting odds of just under 2.00 are on offer for this one.

Spain Celta Vigo – Granada Spain Tip

According to the underlying statistics, an evenly matched duel can be expected here on Monday evening. Not only is the direct comparison in La Liga (13-10-13) identical, but also the placement in the table underlines the thesis that two teams meet on equal terms. Both in the final table 2020/21 and currently, the two teams are neighbours in the table. The clear favourite role of Celta Vigo against Granada according to the current odds is surprising in this respect.

The winless guests are certainly not in top form and will not be brimming with confidence, but the performances in recent weeks have been promising. Accordingly, in any case at Celta Vigo vs Granada is offered in the prediction on the double chance X2 Value With six units, this bet is recommended