Match Analysis: Alavés vs Celta Vigo – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 22 November 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM UTC
- Location: Estadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Game Overview
Deportivo Alavés hosts Celta Vigo in a La Liga matchday fixture at their home stadium. Alavés, sitting 10th in the standings, face an away Celta Vigo side looking to improve their position. This is a strategic defensive clash where Alavés' solid home record and compact defensive system will be tested against Celta's attacking capabilities, highlighted by the form of Borja Iglesias.
Key Factors to Consider
- Alavés have demonstrated exceptional home strength with only one defeat in the current La Liga campaign and have conceded more than one goal in a match just once this season, showcasing a well-organized defensive unit. The team averages 0.9 goals scored per game. Celta Vigo average 1.3 goals per game but struggle significantly against compact defensive organizations, regularly dropping points when facing solid defensive lines. Borja Iglesias leads Celta's attack with 5 goals and 2 assists, ranking 7th in La Liga's top scorers.
- Over the last 10 encounters, Celta Vigo have dominated with 6 victories compared to Alavés' 2 wins and 2 draws. In last season's matchups, Alavés failed to secure victory, losing 1-2 at Balaidos and drawing 1-1 at Mendizorroza. Head-to-head scoring averages show Alavés at 1.0 goals while Celta average 2.1 goals per game in direct encounters. The historical advantage belongs to Celta despite Alavés' current home-ground strength.
- Specific injury information is not available in the provided sources. Current team lineups and injury status should be verified through official team announcements prior to match kickoff.
- Alavés' home advantage at Estadio de Mendizorroza is a significant factor, with the team's fortress-like defense at home. Celta's struggles against defensive systems similar to Alavés' three-central-defender formation present tactical challenges. Weather conditions and crowd support favor the home side.
- Alavés seek to maintain their impressive home record and consolidate their position in the upper-middle standings. Celta Vigo aim to break their pattern of underperforming against compact defenses and capitalize on their superior recent head-to-head record to climb the standings.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Alavés 151 | Draw 200 | Celta Vigo 205 | Alavés Win | ★★★☆☆ 62% |
| Spread | Alavés -0.25 112 | Celta Vigo 25 -134 | Alavés -0.25 | ★★★☆☆ 58% |
| Over/under | Over 2.25 105 | Under 2.25 -125 | Under 2.25 | ★★★☆☆ 68% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Alavés 56% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2.25 22% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Alavés at 56% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 36.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Alavés are favored to secure a victory at home due to their exceptional defensive organization, limited goals conceded at Mendizorroza, and Celta's documented struggles against defensive compactness. However, Celta's superior head-to-head record and attacking prowess through Borja Iglesias present genuine danger. The match is expected to be low-scoring given both teams' averages and Alavés' defensive strategy.
Predicted Score: Alavés 1-0 Celta Vigo