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Celta — Betis: forecast for the Spanish Championship match
On February 8, Celta will host a match of the 23rd round of La Liga against Betis. In the last game in this arena, the rivals went their separate ways. What can you expect from this game? Our experts will try to choose the most optimal options and the best possible bets for the upcoming confrontation. All the answers are in this forecast.
Command Analysis
Celta Vigo
SpainCurrent form
The "Heavenly Ones" continue to experience difficulties in 2025, having scored only one point since the beginning of the year. It is noteworthy that all three defeats in this period ended with the same score of 1:2. Although their winless streak hasn't dragged on too long yet, the slump in results has led to a decline in the standings. Before this round, Claudio Giraldes' team was only four points away from the relegation zone.
The main reason for their failures was the weak start of the matches — the Celts were the first to miss in each of the four La Liga matches played in 2025. In general, they allowed their opponents to open an account in 15 of the 22 matches of the current season, which is one of the worst indicators in the league. In ten of these matches, defeat became inevitable. If the Sky team wants to avoid deepening the crisis and approaching the relegation zone, they need to show maximum concentration from the first minutes.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Celts are approaching the upcoming match with serious personnel losses. Iago Aspas (shin injury), Carl Starfelt (yellow card injury), Elisha Moriba (yellow card injury), Lucas Olasa (hip injury), Franco Cervi (hamstring injury) will miss the match.
Interesting betting trends
- Celta have won three of their last four La Liga home matches.
- In four of the Celts' last six league meetings, more than 2.5 goals have been scored.
- Betis have failed to win in six of the last seven away La Liga matches, which could play into the hands of the hosts.
Approximate line–up: Villar – Mingesa, Sverberg, Dominguez, Ristic - Beltran, Rodriguez – Solis, De la Torre, Baca– Larsen.
Real Betis
SpainCurrent form
The performances of the "white-greens" in 2025 left much to be desired, but the recent surge in form has slightly improved their position. Four points in the last two matches, including a 1-0 away win over Mallorca, allowed Betis to move closer to the top six. Before this round, Manuel Pellegrini's team was only three points behind the European Cup zone, and a successful result in Vigo could further strengthen their ambitions to reach Europe for the fifth consecutive season.
However, meeting with the "heavenly ones" will not be an easy test. The Celts traditionally create problems for Betis — the Andalusians have won only one of the last seven face-to-face matches. They conceded at least twice in four of them, which can be a wake-up call, especially considering that their dry win over Mallorca was the first in ten away La Liga matches.
Disqualifications and injuries
Betis is forced to do without a number of key players: William Carvalho (Achilles tendon injury), Aitor Ruybal (ankle injury), Ezequiel Avilla (knee injury), Hector Bellerin (ankle injury), Pablo Fornals (injury), Yussuf Sabali (hamstring injury).
Interesting betting trends
- Betis have lost only one of their last seven face-to-face matches against Celta.
- In four of the last six games of the "white-green" in La Liga, less than 2.5 goals were scored.
- Betis failed to score in three of the last five away league matches.
- Luis Enrique was the author of the last two goals of Betis in La Liga, and both times his goals became the first in the match.
Provisional squad: Silva – Sabagli, Pezzela, Chad Riad, Abner – Guido Rodriguez, Bartra – Luis Enrique, Fekir, Diao Bakambu
Trends
Cornerrate: total more than 9.5
This betting option has been used in 3 of the last 5 Celta matches
1.86Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In 2 of the last 4 face-to-face matches, goals were scored in both halves.
1.99The exact score is 1:2
The teams have played with such a score in two of the last eight face-to-face matches.
6.55Penalty Shootoutrate- no
In 3 of the last 6 face-to-face matches, no penalties were awarded.
1.27Tip and bets
Today, both teams will take the field with an important goal — to strengthen their positions in the standings, and the match is likely to be played under a sign of caution, with an emphasis on defense. Celta is traditionally strong in its stadium, especially against teams with a powerful attack. Despite the absence of Iago Aspas, who is a key player in the attack, the Celtics are likely to focus on tight defense, which will limit the number of scoring chances and reduce overall performance. On the other hand, Betis plays more cautiously in away matches, especially against strong defensive teams.
In the last five away games of the "white-green", more than 2.5 goals were scored in only one meeting. This confirms their tendency to play cautiously away and avoid risk. Historically, meetings between Celta and Betis have not been very productive. In the last seven face-to-face matches in La Liga, on average, less than two goals have been scored. With this in mind, as well as the strategies of both teams, we can expect poor performance in the upcoming match.
Our forecast is a total of less than 2.5 goals with a coefficient of 1.91
Betting on the outcome
The upcoming match between Celta and Betis promises to be intense, with strong defenses on both sides. Celta, despite the problems with the squad, is traditionally strong at its stadium, and Betis has shown stability this season, especially in away games. Despite the personnel losses, Manuel Pellegrini's team is likely to demonstrate confidence in attack and is able to exploit the weaknesses of the Celts in defense. Celta has problems conceding goals in recent games, which makes Betis the favorite in this match. We believe that the "white-greens" will be able to snatch victory in this match and strengthen their positions in the championship.
The forecast is a Betis victory with a coefficient of 3.20
Betting on shots on target
It is expected that the match between Celta and Betis will be held with an emphasis on defense, which will lead to a limited number of dangerous moments and shots on goal. Both teams have shown a tendency to play more cautiously in recent games, especially in Betis' away matches. Thus, we can expect that in this meeting there will be less than 8.5 shots on target, since the defense of both teams will be at its best, and scoring chances will be rare.
The forecast is that the total number of shots on target is less than 8.5 with a coefficient of 1.90
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