Celta Vigo will host Las Palmas at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos on March 31, 2025, in a La Liga game scheduled to kick off at 21:00. The game is important for both clubs, with Celta Vigo hoping for European qualifying spots and Las Palmas battling relegation woes.
Head-to-Head History
Historically, Celta Vigo has performed well against Las Palmas. In their last three encounters:
- October 5, 2024: Celta Vigo won 1-0 away.
- April 20, 2024: Celta Vigo won 4-1 at home.
- October 2, 2023: Las Palmas won 2-1 at home.
Overall, Celta Vigo has won two of the last three games, and Las Palmas has one win.
Team Form and Statistics
Celta Vigo
- League Position: 8th position.
- Recent Form: Unbeaten since February, with some good results including a draw with Atlético de Madrid and wins over Real Valladolid and Leganés.
- Season Performance: In 28 matches, Celta Vigo has won 10 and lost 11, has scored 58 goals (1.81 average per match) and conceded 46 (average of 1.44 per match).
- Key Players: Iago Aspas remains a main player in the attack, and defender Marcos Alonso has only signed until 2026, demonstrating how important he is to the side.
- Injuries and Suspensions: Óscar Mingueza is suspended for this fixture, and Williot Swedberg is out through injury.
Las Palmas
- League Position: Second from bottom in 19th position, having 25 points, two short of safety.
- Recent Trend: Last ten league matches and without a win, with only three draws in total.
- Season Performance: 28 matches have seen Las Palmas garner 6 victories, 6 draws, and 15 losses, scoring 41 goals (1.32 average per game) and conceding 52 (1.68 average per game).
- Key Players: Sandro Ramírez and Alberto Moleiro would be the cornerstones of attack.
- Injuries and Suspensions: Celta Vigo has a close-to-full squad at their disposal, with few injury concerns.
Match Prediction
Statistical factors favor Celta Vigo in this match:
- Winning Probability: 60% for Celta Vigo, 16% for Las Palmas, and a draw at 24%.
- Predicted Scoreline: Celta Vigo 3-0 Las Palmas.
Considering Celta Vigo's spotless home record and Las Palmas' recent run of form, it is possible for the home side to win the three points. But Las Palmas' requirement to escape relegation could provide a closely contested match.
Match forecasts are statistical breakdowns and not certainty.