Celta Vigo vs Alaves Predictions
La Liga · Spain
Celta Vigo
Full Time
2 - 1
AI predicted 1 - 1
Alaves
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Draw
@ 3.4(+16% edge)
Match Result
7.5/10Celta Vigo Edge Alaves in Balaídos Thriller Despite Late Scare
Celta Vigo secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Alaves at Municipal de Balaídos, surviving a late surge from the visitors in a match that saw the hosts make the most of their limited chances. Despite being outshot 20 to 6 and conceding the lion’s share of possession, Celta’s clinical finishing and defensive resilience proved decisive. After a cagey first half, Celta struck twice in the second period, with goals in the 53rd and 71st minutes. Alaves, who dominated much of the play and registered 9 shots on target, finally broke through in the 87th minute to set up a tense finale, but the hosts held firm to claim all three points.
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CLOSE BUT NO CIGARPredicted
1 - 1
Actual
2 - 1
💰 Bet Results0/2 hit
Key Moments
53' — Goal
Ferran Jutglà opens the scoring for Celta Vigo, finishing off a rare attack to give the hosts the lead.
71' — Goal
W. Swedberg doubles Celta's advantage, capitalizing on a swift counterattack.
87' — Goal
L. Boyé pulls one back for Alaves, setting up a nervy finish at Balaídos.
45' — Yellow Card
I. Moriba (Celta Vigo) goes into the book for a tactical foul.
62' — Yellow Card
Antonio Blanco (Alaves) receives a yellow card for dissent.
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo delivered a disciplined and opportunistic performance, absorbing pressure from Alaves and striking with precision when opportunities arose. Playing in a 3-4-3 formation, the hosts managed only 6 shots (3 on target) and had no corners, but their compact defensive shape and swift transitions made the difference. The back three, marshaled by I. Radu, stood tall under relentless Alaves attacks, while the midfield worked tirelessly to disrupt play and launch counters. Despite conceding more possession and territory, Celta’s ability to convert their limited chances, especially in the early stages of the second half, was pivotal. Their resilience was tested after conceding late but they showed composure to see out the win.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Alaves
Alaves will rue their missed chances after dominating much of the match in Vigo. Lining up in a 5-3-2, the visitors controlled 52% of possession and peppered the Celta goal with 20 shots, 9 of which were on target. Their wing-backs provided width and their midfield dictated the tempo, but a lack of cutting edge in the final third proved costly. Despite falling two goals behind, Alaves continued to press and were finally rewarded with a late goal in the 87th minute. However, their profligacy earlier in the match and inability to break down Celta’s compact defense left them empty-handed.
Key Players
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Tactical Analysis
Celta Vigo’s 3-4-3 formation prioritized defensive solidity, with a back three that stayed compact and wing-backs dropping deep to form a five-man rearguard when out of possession. The midfield focused on disrupting Alaves’ rhythm and launching quick transitions, which led to both goals. With no corners and limited possession, Celta relied on efficiency and discipline. Alaves, in contrast, used their 5-3-2 to control the ball and stretch the play through the flanks, with their wing-backs pushing high. Despite their territorial dominance and frequent forays into the final third, they struggled to break down Celta’s low block until late on. Substitutions appeared to inject more urgency, but the breakthrough came too late to salvage a point.
Turning Point
W. Swedberg’s goal in the 71st minute gave Celta a crucial two-goal cushion, forcing Alaves to chase the game and ultimately leaving them vulnerable to the clock.
Man of the Match
Ferran Jutglà
His opening goal broke the deadlock and set Celta on course for victory, while his tireless work up front kept Alaves’ defense occupied.
Celta Vigo vs Alaves: Match Preview
Celta Vigo approach this fixture sitting 15th after a run of four draws and just one win in seven league matches, their only victory a 5-0 rout of Racing Santander that stands out against an otherwise blunt attack. Alaves, up in 6th, have three wins but none away from home, and arrive on the back of a narrow home defeat to Atletico Madrid. Both sides have shown a tendency to grind out results rather than dominate, with Celta's four draws and Alaves' two away stalemates underlining a lack of cutting edge.
The statistical matchup is defined by modest attacking rates and defensive caution. Celta Vigo's home games average just three goals, with a season home record of 1W, 1D, 2L (7 scored, 5 conceded), while Alaves have scored only twice in three away matches. Both sides' last five games average 1.4 goals scored, but Celta's defensive numbers are slightly stronger (0.6 conceded per last five, 42.9% clean sheet rate for the season). Set-piece threat is limited, with both teams averaging under five corners per game recently, and discipline is moderate, with Celta at 1.8 yellows per last five and Alaves at 1.0.
Given these rates, the model expects a low-scoring, cagey contest with little to separate the sides. The most probable outcome is a draw, with 1-1 the likeliest scoreline, supported by both teams' high draw rates and under 2.5 goal trends. Unless one side capitalises on a rare defensive lapse, a tight match with few clear chances is anticipated.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Celta Vigo vs Alaves Prediction Confidence at a Glance
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Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Celta Vigo vs Alaves that most previews miss.
- 1Celta Vigo's last five home games in all competitions have produced under 2.5 goals in four instances.
- 2Alaves have scored just two goals in their three away league matches this season, failing to win any.
- 3The last ten head-to-heads at Balaídos have averaged just 2.3 goals per game, with three draws and five matches settled by a single goal.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Celta Vigo vs Alaves(2)
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Match Result: Draw@ 3.39
The model assigns a 34% chance to the draw, above the 29.4% implied by odds of 3.4. Both teams average just over a goal per game (Celta Vigo: 1.14, Alaves: 1.5), and both have drawn multiple matches this season (Celta 4/7, Alaves 2/8), with low over 2.5 rates.
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5@ 1.75
Celta Vigo's season over 2.5 rate is just 28.6%, Alaves' away games have averaged 1.67 goals, and the model's under 2.5 probability is 62% versus 57.8% implied by the odds.
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The Case For This Celta Vigo vs Alaves Prediction
Statistically, this fixture profiles as a low-scoring, evenly matched contest between two sides whose season-long goal rates and recent form converge on a stalemate. Celta Vigo's home attack is volatile but their overall scoring average is modest, while Alaves are defensively organised away but rarely prolific on their travels. The model expects a tight game, with the draw and under 2.5 goals both standing out as value based on the underlying rates.
Key Factors at a Glance
Defence
- →Celta Vigo have drawn 4 of their 7 league matches, with a season average of 1.14 goals scored and 0.86 conceded per game.
- →Alaves have yet to win away (0W 2D 1L), scoring just 2 and conceding 3 in those matches.
Match Context
- →Both teams' over 2.5 goal rates are below league average (Celta Vigo 28.6%, Alaves away 33%).
🚩 Celta Vigo vs Alaves Corners Prediction
high confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 3.3 corners for Celta Vigo and 4.3 for Alaves, for an expected total of 7.7. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (76%). Over 8.5: 36% · Over 10.5: 15%.
How Celta Vigo and Alaves Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Celta Vigo vs Alaves Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Celta Vigolast 5 matchesRegular contributor
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Alaveslast 5 matchesOccasional threat
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Celta Vigo's recent form is defined by draws and low-scoring affairs, punctuated by a single 5-0 win that skews their attacking numbers. Alaves have lost three of their last five but remain unbeaten away, with two draws and a narrow defeat, reflecting their defensive approach on the road.
Celta Vigo vs Alaves — Last 9 Matches
Concerns
- −4/5 losses in last 5 — poor form
- −Struggling to score — 0.6 goals/game
What History Says: Celta Vigo vs Alaves
Celta Vigo have dominated the head-to-head in recent years, winning six of the last ten meetings. However, the last encounter at Balaídos ended in a 3-4 defeat for Celta, an outlier in a series otherwise marked by close, low-scoring games and three draws.
Celta Vigo vs Alaves Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
6
Celta Vigo wins
2
Draws
2
Alaves wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Celta Vigo vs Alaves
The draw at odds of 3.4 offers the clearest value, with the model's 34% probability outstripping the market's 29.4% implied. Under 2.5 goals is also a slight value at 1.73, given the model's 62% probability versus the bookie's 57.8%. Both bets are supported by the teams' season-long rates and recent trends.
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Things to Watch: Celta Vigo vs Alaves
- ⚠️Celta Vigo's recent 5-0 win skews short-term averages upward but is an outlier versus their season scoring rate.
- ⚠️Alaves have shown attacking variance, with a 5-goal outburst at home but only 2 goals in 3 away matches.
- ⚠️No significant injuries reported, but lineups are unavailable at time of prediction.
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Final Verdict
Celta Vigo 1–1 AlavesA 1-1 draw is the model's baseline, anchored by both sides' low season-long scoring rates and Celta Vigo's propensity for stalemates. The strongest data point is Celta's four draws from seven league matches, while the biggest risk is a repeat of the anomalous 3-4 H2H scoreline if either side's attack finds rare efficiency.
Celta Vigo vs Alaves: Common Questions
Who will win Celta Vigo vs Alaves?
The model gives Celta Vigo a 39% chance, Alaves a 27% chance, and the draw a 34% chance. Both teams have struggled for consistency, and the draw stands out as the most likely result based on their current records.
Will both teams score in Celta Vigo vs Alaves?
There's a 47% probability of both teams scoring, slightly below even money. Both sides average around 1.4 goals per game over their last five, but Celta have kept two clean sheets in that span and Alaves have failed to score in two of their last five.
Is under 2.5 goals a good bet for Celta Vigo vs Alaves?
Under 2.5 goals is favoured by the model at 62% probability, compared to the bookmaker's implied 57.8%. Celta Vigo's over 2.5 rate is just 28.6% for the season, and Alaves' away matches average 1.67 goals.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Celta Vigo vs Alaves: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 11 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.