Celta Vigo vs Villarreal tips and predictions

Villarreal to carve out the win

It's 17th placed Celta Vigo hosting ninth placed Villarreal in this LaLiga clash as the visitors look to add to the 14-point gap that separates the sides.

Villarreal are coming into this one expecting to win. The price quoted looks like a tremendous bet. This preview rates the form of the two sides in order to make the best value prediction - which is the away win. It's difficult to envisage anything but an open attacking contest here as the visitors will be seeking a positive result.

The hosts might not have enough firepower to overcome the challenge they are facing and they might be looking at another defeat. Celta Vigo are a curious bunch at the moment. They've lost 4 of their last 7 games at home. A look at some of the away team's results provides some clues for what to expect.

The visitors will be up for this. Villarreal have won 7 of their last 10 outings. The majority of their good results have been secured by how clinical they've been in front of goal. They've scored three or more goals in 5 of their last 10 games. On the basis that they don't have any fitness woes between now and the match they should have the quality to enjoy further success here.

There's a provisional separate bet in the Both Teams To Score market with the No option.

Celta Vigo have not won any of the last 5 matches between these two sides.

The hosts are coming off a heavy 3-0 defeat last week against Alaves.