The last matchday of the La Liga season sees Celta Vigo host Valencia in what is a game between two sides sitting in the middle part of the table.
Date: 25/05/24
Kick-off time: 20:00
Venue: Balaidos
Neither side have much to play for, especially Valencia, whose position in ninth is all but confirmed. With one game to go, the visitors trail Villarreal ahead of them by four points, whilst Alaves are three points behind and have an inferior goal difference by three. Although, it would have been a lot more comfortable had Valencia not lost 3-1 in their most recent game at home to Girona. It has been a disappointing season overall, as they finished far off the European places.
An opportunity to climb the table is still available to Celta Vigo, as they are just a point behind Sevilla and three behind Getafe. However, they could still fall to as low as 16th, so they will be very determined to pick up a positive result in this one. They could have been dragged into a relegation battle, but with three wins in their last four, they have been able to create some much-needed separation.
With nothing riding on this game, it could mean an increase in goals. In six of their last seven games, Celta have seen over 2.5 goals, with them scoring 12. They have a couple of dangerous goal threats, particularly Jorgen Strand Larsen, who leads their scoring charts with 12. Iago Aspas is not far behind with eight goals. Valencia have been struggling and are winless in six. They have scored just once in four games, coming at the weekend. If they are to have more success in front of goal, it will most likely come from Hugo Duro, who has had a good campaign with 13 goals.
Since 2021, these two sides have met six times in La Liga. It is a matchup that has been dominated by Valencia, who have won four games and drawn one. Red cards also seem to be a feature, with three games seeing a man sent off. The reverse fixture earlier this season ended goalless as both sides really struggled on the offensive end. The two teams combined for just one shot on target from 21 total attempts. There was also not much to split them in possession, with the hosts Valencia just edging it. Celta’s last victory came in 2021 at home, as they won 2-1.