Alaves vs Celta Vigo Predictions, Betting Tips & Match Preview

Dean Smith 03 Mar 2026
  • Alaves and Celta Vigo meet in a La Liga tie on Saturday 22nd November 2025 at 13:00 GMT. Find predictions, stats, and betting tips for the La Liga fixture below in this comprehensive match preview.

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Fixture Details

  • Home Team: Alaves
  • Away Team: Celta Vigo
  • Competition: La Liga
  • Matchday: 13
  • Date: Saturday 22 November 2025
  • Kick-off Time: 13:00 GMT
  • Venue: Mendizorrotza Stadium

Match Overview

Match Details Information
Competition La Liga
Matchday 13
Date Saturday 22 November 2025
Kick-off Time 13:00 GMT
Venue Mendizorrotza Stadium
Broadcast LaLigaTV, Premier Sports

Key Predictions & Confidence Score

Market Prediction Confidence
Full-Time Result Draw ★★★☆☆
Correct Score 1-1 ★★★☆☆
Both Teams to Score Yes ★★★★☆
Over/Under 2.5 Goals Under 2.5 ★★★★☆

Top Betting Tips & Value Analysis

1. Value Bet: Draw

  • Odds: 21/10 with Bet365
  • Value Rating: ★★★★☆

Analysis: This fixture brings together two sides with similar profiles: both average over 51% possession and are closely matched in shot output (Alaves: 142 shots, Celta: 139). Celta have drawn over half of their matches this season (7 out of 12), and Alaves are not far behind with 3 draws. Their last head-to-head, in January 2025, also ended level (1-1). Both struggle to convert dominance into wins and have shared points regularly. The price of 21/10 offers compelling value in a match where neither side has a clear advantage and history suggests a stalemate is likely.

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2. Player Prop Bet: Diego Morcillo First Goalscorer

Odds: 9/1 with Unibet
Value Rating: ★★★☆☆

Analysis: In a fixture where goals are often spread around, punting on an emerging goalscorer offers value. Diego Morcillo is amongst the most advanced attackers for Alavés and has featured in their last few line-ups. As neither team boasts a top-five league scorer, the market is open for a less heralded player to break the deadlock. At 9/1, Morcillo is attractively priced to net the opener, especially against a Celta side that has yet to keep a clean sheet in the league this season (18 goals conceded in 12 matches).

In-Depth Match Analysis

Recent Form and Performance

  • Alaves: 10th in La Liga, 15 points from 12 matches. They have won 4, drawn 3, and lost 5, with a balanced goal difference (11 scored, 11 conceded). Their recent run includes a 1-1 draw with Celta, a 1-2 home defeat to Celta in August, and a 0-0 draw with Villarreal. Alaves are steady at home but rarely dominant.
  • Celta Vigo: 13th in La Liga, 13 points from 12 matches. Just 2 wins but 7 draws, making them one of the league’s hardest sides to beat. They score more than Alavés (15), but also concede more (18), often letting leads slip late on.

Both teams are mid-table, with Celta marginally less secure at the back but slightly more productive in attack.

Tactical Breakdown

  • Alavés: Under Eduardo Coudet, Alavés typically deploy a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1, favouring compactness and direct play. They are disciplined without the ball (51.41% average possession) but rely on collective defending, as reflected in conceding just 11 goals. Their pass accuracy is lower than Celta’s at 80.6%, suggesting less risk in build-up but a focus on getting the ball forward quickly.
  • Celta Vigo: Claudio Giráldez’s side are more technical, enjoying 86.3% pass accuracy and 51.08% possession. They build patiently but are sometimes vulnerable in transition, hence their higher goals conceded. Celta often play a 4-1-3-2 or 4-2-3-1, using width and overlapping full-backs but sometimes leave gaps at the back.

Key Player Matchups

  • Celta’s Iago Aspas vs Alavés’ Moussa Diarra: Aspas is the creative heartbeat for Celta and will look to exploit any space left by Diarra, who anchors the Alavés backline. Aspas’s movement and ability to drop deep could pull Diarra out of shape, testing Alavés’ defensive organisation.
  • Alavés’ Lucas Boyé vs Celta’s Mihailo Ristić: Boyé, known for his aerial prowess and hold-up play, will battle Ristić in duels that could determine who controls the tempo in the final third.

Head-to-Head Record & Statistical Analysis

Current Season Key Stats

Statistic Alaves Celta Vigo
League Position 10th 13th
Goals Scored 11 15
Goals Conceded 11 18
xG (Expected Goals) 13.43 12.79
xGA (Expected Goals Against) 10.3 17.2

Last 5 Meetings

Date Result Competition
27 Jan 2025 Alaves 1-1 Celta Vigo La Liga
16 Aug 2024 Alaves 1-2 Celta Vigo La Liga
27 Apr 2024 Alaves 3-0 Celta Vigo La Liga
28 Sep 2023 Alaves 1-1 Celta Vigo La Liga
7 May 2022 Alaves 0-4 Celta Vigo La Liga

Player Spotlight: Iago Aspas

Iago Aspas remains the linchpin for Celta Vigo. While he has not featured among the league’s top five scorers this season, his influence is obvious: he is at the centre of Celta’s attacking moves, providing assists, drawing fouls, and linking play. Aspas’s technical quality is underlined by Celta’s 86.3% pass accuracy – one of the league’s highest. He combines well with the likes of Ferran Jutglà and Borja Iglesias, often dropping deep to receive the ball and drawing defenders out of position. Expect Aspas to play a key role in unlocking a disciplined Alavés defence, particularly via set pieces and late runs into the box.

Team News

Alaves

  • Injuries: None reported.
  • Suspensions: None.
  • Ineligible: None.

Celta Vigo

  • Injuries: Javi Rueda.
  • Suspensions: None.
  • Ineligible: None.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Who is the favourite to win the Alaves vs. Celta Vigo match?
A: The match is extremely close to call, with no clear favourite. Bookmakers rate Alavés marginally shorter, but the draw is a strong contender given both teams’ profiles and recent head-to-head results.

Q: What are the best betting odds for this match?
A: For the draw you can get 21/10. Diego Morcillo to score first is available at 9/1. Under 2.5 goals is 8/13 with Bet365, but for value, we focus on selections of 1/1 or longer.

Q: Where can I watch the Alaves vs. Celta Vigo match?
A: The match will be broadcast live on LaLigaTV and Premier Sports in the UK.

Conclusion & Key Takeaways

This La Liga match-up is finely balanced. Both Alaves and Celta Vigo have technical quality and solid possession stats, but struggle to turn control into wins. With a history of close contests and both sides drawing regularly, the draw at 21/10 is the standout value. Diego Morcillo is an intriguing shout as first goalscorer at 9/1, considering Celta’s vulnerability at the back. Expect a tactical, hard-fought contest that could hinge on set pieces and individual moments of quality, especially from the likes of Iago Aspas.

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