On Wednesday night, Celta Vigo and Athletic Club clash at Balaidos in what could be a massive game for the visitor’s survival hopes in La Liga.
Celta are still in need of points in the relegation battleThe Galicians head into this encounter in 17th place in the table, five points clear of the relegation zone. A victory should be enough to all but seal their top-flight status for next season.
Celta's main issue in La Liga has been their inability to win enough games. They have only recorded just two victories in their last six matches in the Spanish top flight.
Their recent outings in the Liga have largely been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five matches in the Spanish top flight.
Los Celeste has a decent recent home record in La Liga. They are unbeaten in four home matches, having recorded three wins and a draw.
Recent form could cost Athletic Club a top-four finishErnesto Valverde’s team looks to have thrown away their chance of Champions League football next season with a poor recent run of form in La Liga. They are eight points behind fourth-place Atletico Madrid, with just three games remaining.
A 2-2 draw last time out in the Spanish top-flight against Osasuna means that the visitors have won just one of their previous six Liga games.
Their recent games in La Liga have lacked goals, with under 2.5 goals scored in seven of their last ten games in the Spanish top flight.
Athletic have been poor travellers of late, winning just two of their last eight La Liga outings away from home. Their recent away games in the Spanish top flight have followed a familiar low-scoring pattern, with under 2.5 goals scored in nine of the last 11 games on the road.
What am I backing?Although Celta have been unconvincing lately in La Liga, they have a solid recent Liga record at the Balaidos, so I am sticking my neck out and backing the home victory.
