Celta Vigo vs Alaves

Celta Vigo have found wins difficult to come by in their recent outings, managing only one victory in their last six matches across all competitions. Their domestic league form has been defined by consistency in avoiding defeat, though they have shared the points in four of those six games. Conversely, Alaves have endured a mixed spell, suffering three losses in their last six league matches. While they started strongly with two wins in September, they have since struggled to maintain that momentum and enter this encounter after a narrow defeat to Atletico Madrid.

The history between these two sides shows a competitive trend with little to choose from. Celta Vigo have claimed two victories in their last four encounters, while Alaves have won once and the sides have played out a single draw.

• Alaves will be without A. Perez and F. Garces, who are both reported suspended for this match.
• Celta Vigo face a significant list of absences including B. Iglesias, C. Starfelt, J. El Abdellaoui, M. Roman, and P. Duran.
• Alaves have relied heavily on L. Boyé, who leads their scoring with five goals across the recent form period.
• Celta Vigo have had only three days of rest following their recent match against Juventus, whereas Alaves have had eight days of preparation.

With both teams dealing with multiple player absences and recent struggles for consistency, this encounter remains difficult to call. Celta Vigo have the advantage of playing at home, but their short recovery time after a midweek match may impact their freshness compared to an Alaves side that has had over a week to prepare. Given the level nature of their recent head-to-head history and current form, it is likely to be a closely contested match where neither side holds a clear edge.

Our records are currently missing the league table standings for both sides to provide a full context for their positions in the competition.