Celta Vigo vs Osasuna: Match Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups
On Friday evening, Celta Vigo will host Osasuna in La Liga, both teams eager to reclaim their winning forms. Currently, Celta sits seventh in the standings with 33 points, just one point shy of sixth-placed Espanyol. In contrast, Osasuna is ninth, trailing Celta by seven points.
Celta Vigo vs Osasuna: Match Preview
Celta Vigo has recorded eight wins, nine draws, and five losses in their 22 league matches this season. After recently losing to Real Sociedad and drawing with Getafe, they only secured one point from their last two games. At home, Celta has earned 14 points from 11 matches, winning three and losing three.
Celta’s home form positions them as favorites against an Osasuna team that has struggled on the road. The visitors have gained only one away victory this season and hold the fourth-worst away record in La Liga for the current term.
Osasuna’s Recent Form
Despite their away struggles, Osasuna enters this match with some momentum. They have collected seven points in their last three matches, which included wins against Real Oviedo and Rayo Vallecano, as well as a 2-2 draw with Villarreal.
With 26 points from 22 games, Osasuna’s season has been marked by seven victories, five draws, and ten defeats. They are only two points adrift of eighth-placed Real Sociedad, but a significant gap of seven points separates them from seventh-placed Celta. Historically, Osasuna has struggled against Celta, winning only 28 of 75 encounters across all competitions.
Team News
Celta Vigo may welcome back Mihailo Ristic after he recovered from illness. Coach Claudio Giraldez is likely to maintain a 3-4-3 formation, potentially including key player Borja Iglesias, who has scored eight goals this season.
Osasuna will be without Iker Benito, who is sidelined with a knee injury, and Lucas Torro is banned after receiving a yellow card against Villarreal. Moi Gomez is expected to step in for Torro. Ante Budimir, who has netted ten goals this season, is set to lead the attack for Osasuna.
Predicted Lineups
| Celta Vigo | Osasuna |
|---|---|
| Radu | Herrera |
| Rodriguez | Rosier |
| Starfelt | Boyomo |
| Alonso | Catena |
| Carreira | Galan |
| Roman | Moncayola |
| Moriba | M Gomez |
| Mingueza | Munoz |
| Lopez | Ruben Garcia |
| Iglesias | Moro |
| Swedberg | Budimir |
Match Prediction
This match poses a challenge for predictions as Osasuna’s recent performance has shown promise. However, Celta’s home advantage could prove decisive.
Our prediction: Celta Vigo 2, Osasuna 1.
