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Deportivo Alaves host Celta Vigo at the Mendizorrotza Stadium in La Liga action on Sunday.
The hosts are winless in the league since 6 February and are currently in 19th place with 23 points. In their previous outing, they were defeated 1-0 by leaders Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
Celta, on the other hand, suffered their first defeat in four games against Real Madrid before the international break.
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Deportivo Alaves vs Celta Vigo Head-to-Head
The two clubs have squared off 45 times across all competitions. They have been evenly matched in this fixture with 17 wins for the hosts and 16 for the visitors.
Though they have also played out 12 draws so far, they have shared the spoils in only one of their last nine games.
They last squared off in La Liga at the Estadio de Balaídos in December. Celta recorded a 2-0 win in that fixture. They also recorded a 6-0 win last season at the same venue in July.
Deportivo Alaves form guide in La Liga: L-D-L-L-L
Celta Vigo form guide in La Liga: L-D-W-D-L
Deportivo Alaves vs Celta Vigo Team News
Deportivo Alaves
For the hosts, Rodrigo Ely is the only injury concern at the moment, as he needs a little more time to recover from a ligament injury.
Abelardo Fernández welcomed back Ximo Navarro into the fold after he recovered from a gastritis issue.
He will also be able to welcome back midfielders Manuel Alejandro García Sánchez and Tomás Pina, following their one-game suspension.
Injured: Rodrigo Ely
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Celta Vigo
The visitors are set to be without the services of Ruben Blanco, Emre Mor, Sergio Alvarez, Augusto Solari and Nestor Araujo for this home game.
Araujo was the latest casualty for Os Celestes as he picked up a thigh strain while on international duty with Mexico.
Injured: Ruben Blanco, Emre Mor, Sergio Alvarez, Augusto Solari, Nestor Araujo
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Deportivo Alaves vs Celta Vigo Predicted XI
Deportivo Alaves Predicted XI (4-4-2): Fernando Pacheco; Ruben Duarte, Florian Lejeune, Victor Laguardia, Ximo Navarro; Luis Rioja, Tomás Pina, Rodrigo Battaglia, Facundo Pellistri; Edgar Mendez, Joselu
Celta Vigo Predicted XI (4-1-3-2): Ruben Blanco; Hugo Mallo, Joseph Aidoo, Jeison Murillo, Aaron Caricol; Renato Tapia; Brais Mendes, Denis Suarez, Nolito; Iago Aspas, Santi Min
Deportivo Alaves vs Celta Vigo Prediction
Defensively, both sides have fared similarly this term. Alaves have conceded 44 goals while Celta have let in 43 goals. Celta have scored 12 goals more than the hosts and their better goalscoring form in recent games might help Celta record a win here.
The game might not be a high-scoring one, but the defensive frailties of both clubs should make it an interesting watch. We predict a win for the visitors here.
Prediction: Deportivo Alaves 1-2 Celta Vigo
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