Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Prediction: Team News and Lineups Preview

With European and relegation spots yet to be decided in La Liga, Nathan Joyes returns to provide his Real Betis vs Celta Vigo prediction, team news, lineups and fixtures preview. 

After four consecutive defeats for Betis, their chances of securing Europa League football next campaign are shortening, while Celta Vigo are just about keeping their heads above water.

• Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Tip 1: BTTS – Yes
• Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Tip 2: Celta Vigo to Win Either Half
• Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Tip 3: Celta Vigo +0.25 Asian Handicap

 

Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Prediction 1: A fixture to saviour for goals

Spain, La Liga, Friday, April 12th, 20:00 (UK)

It has been a tough period for Real Betis, whose recent defeats may have cost them a European spot for next season.

Four consecutive losses which has seen them concede 10 goals has left them seven points behind Real Sociedad in 7th spot. Betis hasn’t won since February, when they saw off Athletic Bilbao 3-1, although Nico Williams’ first half red card made life slightly easier for them.

They almost stopped the rot away to Girona, but Cristhian Stuani’s last-minute winner only piled on the misery. 

They’ll have to dust themselves down and go again versus Celta Vigo, who are currently fighting for their lives, but recent good form has put them just above the relegation zone.

Key wins over Almeria and Sevilla has given them three points breathing space above Cadiz, too, and their tails will be up as they look to remain in La Liga.

Despite Betis’ recent losses, they have scored five goals in their last five, while Celta Vigo have impressively notched up nine goals in their previous five games on the road. They are definitely not one to shy away from tough environments.

The reverse fixture saw Celta Vigo come out on top 2-1 and the previous match before was a dramatic 4-3 and goals are once again very much expected.

• Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Prediction 1: BTTS – Yes
• Best Odds: 1.75
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 6/10

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Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Prediction 2: Back the visitors to profit either half

With Betis fumbling to the finish and Celta Vigo picking up form, there’s a lot to like about the visitors winning either half.

Taking out their recent trip to the Bernabeu, Celta Vigo has won three of their last five matches, scoring three against Osasuna and Valencia. In fact, away from their Real Madrid game, Celta Vigo has won at least one half in their last five games on the road.

With Betis’ defence conceding left, right and centre, forward Jorgen Strand Larsen has scored ten La Liga goals this campaign, including three in his last five away games and the Norwegian striker will once again be their main threat.

Although Betis’ recent match vs Girona saw a vast amount of improvement, and they appear nearer to a positive result, the last-gasp defeat may have knocked the wind out of their sails – and Celta Vigo will look to strike.

• Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Prediction 2: Celta Vigo to Win Either Half
• Best Odds: 2.10
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 7/10

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Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Prediction 3: In form team worth supporting

Away from backing Celta Vigo to snatch a victory in either half, their current line of +0.25 on the Asian Handicap also appeals for the reasons listed above.

In the reverse fixture, Celta Vigo had to rely on a last gasp winner thanks to Williot Swedberg after Betis had taken the lead. However, they dominated the match finishing with an xG of 2.56, 19 shots and eight corners.

Arriving in high spirits, the visitors have only lost three of their last ten away matches, while Betis has only won two of their last ten matches at Estadio Benito Villamarin, which came against ten-man Bilbao and 19th-placed Granada.

Betis hasn’t beaten Celta Vigo in their last five head-to-heads, stretching back to 2021. If the match ends in a draw, you’ll secure a half win, but hopefully the visitors can outscore their opponents and land us a good priced winner.

• Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Prediction 3: Celta Vigo +0.25 Asian Handicap
• Best Odds: 2.05
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 7/10

Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Prediction odds via bet365 as at 15:00, April 4th, 2024. Odds may now differ.

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Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Team News and Possible Lineups: No Torre for visitors

Celta Vigo’s Luca de la Torre is set to miss out on the trip to Betis, having missed the last two matches due to a sustained injury. Williot Swedburg, who scored the winner in the reverse fixture, also remains sidelined with an ankle problem.

The hosts welcome back German Pezzella after his suspension for picking up five yellow cards, while Hector Bellerin is closer to returning to the starting XI after picking up a muscle injury away to Atletico Madrid.

Real Betis possible starting lineup:
Silva; Miranda, Riad, Papastathopoulos, Sabaly, Carvalho, Rodriguez, Fornals, Fekir, Avila, Willian Jose

Celta Vigo possible starting lineup:
Guaita; Dominguez, Starfelt, Mingueza, Sanchez, Beltran, Sotelo, Alvarez, Aspas, Bamba, Larsen

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The Predicted Real Betis vs Celta Vigo La Liga Standings by BETSiE

Our in-house predictive model, BETSiE, has had a go at predicting the La Liga standings ahead of the Real Betis vs Celta Vigo, currently 7th vs 17th, fixture by utilising the underlying data from the 2023/24 season up until this point.

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Real Betis vs Celta Vigo Standings Prediction

Position	Club	Games	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Real Madrid	38	27.0	7.7	3.4	76.3	27.4	49.0	88.6
2	Barcelona	38	24.0	8.4	5.7	80.6	47.7	32.9	80.3
3	Girona	38	23.8	7.6	6.7	79.5	49.1	30.3	78.9
4	Atl. Madrid	38	22.0	6.7	9.3	73.8	43.2	30.6	72.7
5	Ath Bilbao	38	20.1	9.8	8.1	66.0	39.1	26.9	70.0
6	Betis	38	14.8	15.0	8.3	47.6	41.6	6.0	59.3
7	Sociedad	38	14.8	13.3	9.9	49.5	38.8	10.7	57.7
8	Valencia	38	13.8	9.6	14.6	41.8	45.7	-3.9	51.1
9	Getafe	38	12.3	13.1	12.6	48.1	53.8	-5.7	50.0
10	Las Palmas	38	12.9	9.1	16.0	36.9	44.1	-7.2	47.7
11	Alaves	38	11.8	11.1	15.0	40.8	46.2	-5.4	46.6
12	Osasuna	38	12.4	8.9	16.7	43.6	56.2	-12.6	46.1
13	Villarreal	38	11.1	10.6	16.4	56.6	70.2	-13.6	43.8
14	Vallecano	38	9.4	13.2	15.4	35.9	50.2	-14.3	41.4
15	Mallorca	38	8.4	15.3	14.3	37.0	48.0	-11.0	40.5
16	Sevilla	38	8.8	12.0	17.2	44.5	55.8	-11.3	38.5
17	Celta	38	8.9	10.8	18.4	44.9	58.1	-13.1	37.4
18	Granada	38	6.0	11.3	20.7	42.0	68.1	-26.2	29.2
19	Cadiz	38	4.6	14.1	19.3	26.8	55.8	-29.0	28.0
20	Almeria	38	3.7	11.8	22.5	40.2	73.4	-33.2	22.9

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Match Stats: Celta Vigo boast good form

• Celta Vigo has not lost to Real Betis in five matches (2021).
• Betis has lost their last four matches in a row, conceding 10 goals in the process.
• Celta Vigo are currently enjoying good form (eight points from five matches) outperforming Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and Valencia.

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Betis Fixtures: Last chance to get back on track

• Vs Valencia (A)
• Vs Sevilla (H)
• Vs Osasuna (A)
• Vs Almeria (H)
• Vs Las Palmas (A)

Celta Vigo Fixtures: Key home games on the horizon

• Vs Las Palmas (H)
• Vs Alaves (A)
• Vs Villarreal (H)
• Vs Atletico Madrid (A)
• Vs Athletic Bilbao (H)

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