dailyloe.com – Valencia will host Celta Vigo at Mestalla Stadium this Sunday in a pivotal La Liga match. The home side seeks to continue its recent positive run of form. Celta Vigo arrives aiming to solidify its position in the European qualification spots.
Valencia currently sits 12th in the league table with a seven-point buffer above the relegation zone. Manager Carlos Corberan’s team is coming off a 2-0 victory over Sevilla. Hugo Duro and Largie Ramazani scored the goals in that win.
The team has been strong at home this season, collecting 23 points from 14 matches. They have suffered only three defeats at Mestalla during the campaign. Valencia has also conceded just 15 league goals on their home ground.
However, their recent record against Celta is poor, with just one win in the last six meetings. Celta won the reverse fixture earlier this season by a convincing 4-1 scoreline. Valencia did secure a 2-1 victory in the corresponding home match last term.
Celta Vigo occupies sixth place in La Liga with 41 points from 29 matches. They are three points ahead of seventh-placed Real Sociedad. They also sit just three points behind fifth-placed Real Betis.
Their form has been mixed, entering the international break after a 4-3 home loss to Alaves. They did advance to the Europa League quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Lyon. Manager Claudio Giraldez will look to steer his team back to winning ways in the league.
This match presents a classic mid-table versus European aspirant contest. Valencia’s solid home defense will be tested by Celta’s attacking ambitions. The result could significantly impact the final standings for both clubs.[]
Source: Sports Mole
