Celta Vigo will host Mallorca in the 20th round of La Liga on Saturday, January 21, 2023. The match will kick off at 6:30 pm IST at the Balaídos Stadium in Vigo. Both teams are in the middle of the table, with Celta Vigo in ninth place and Mallorca in 11th place. They have 26 and 24 points respectively, and are separated by only two points. The match promises to be a close and exciting contest, as both teams will look to climb up the standings and challenge for a European spot.
Celta Vigo’s Recent Form and Team News
Celta Vigo have been inconsistent in their recent matches, winning two, drawing two and losing one of their last five games in La Liga. They are coming off a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Real Sociedad, who scored two late goals to snatch the victory. Celta Vigo have been struggling to score goals, as they have only netted nine times in their last 10 games in all competitions. Their top scorer is Iago Aspas, who has seven goals and four assists in La Liga this season.
Celta Vigo will be without several key players for this match, as they have a long injury list. Hugo Mallo, Joseph Aidoo, Renato Tapia, Denis Suárez, Nolito and Santi Mina are all sidelined with various ailments. Eduardo Coudet will have to rely on his fringe players to step up and fill the void.
Mallorca’s Recent Form and Team News
Mallorca have been impressive in their return to La Liga, after winning promotion from the second division last season. They have been playing with confidence and flair, and have scored 25 goals in 19 games so far. They have also been solid defensively, conceding only 21 goals. Their main threat is Dani Rodríguez, who has six goals and three assists in La Liga this season.
Mallorca have been unbeaten in their last four games in La Liga, winning two and drawing two. They have also scored eight goals in that span, showing their attacking prowess. They are coming off a 3-1 win over Granada, where they scored three goals in the first half and controlled the game. Luis García Plaza will hope to maintain this momentum and get a positive result against Celta Vigo.
Dream11 Team Prediction for Celta Vigo vs Mallorca
Based on the recent form, team news and statistics of both teams, here is a possible Dream11 team prediction for this match:
Goalkeeper: Manolo Reina (MLC)
Defenders: Kevin Vázquez (CEV), Raúl Albiol (MLC), Martin Valjent (MLC), Brian Oliván (MLC)
Midfielders: Brais Méndez (CEV), Fran Beltrán (CEV), Dani Rodríguez (MLC), Salva Sevilla (MLC)
Forwards: Iago Aspas (CEV), Ángel Rodríguez (MLC)
Captain: Iago Aspas (CEV)
Vice-Captain: Dani Rodríguez (MLC)
Match Prediction for Celta Vigo vs Mallorca
This match is expected to be a tight and competitive affair, as both teams are evenly matched and have similar styles of play. Celta Vigo have the home advantage, but they are missing several important players due to injuries. Mallorca have been in good form lately, and they have a balanced and cohesive team. They also have a slight edge over Celta Vigo in their head-to-head record, as they have won three and drawn one of their last five meetings in La Liga.
Therefore, the match prediction for this game is a 1-1 draw, with both teams scoring a goal each.
