The Matchday 23 clash in La Liga between Celta and Betis will take place on February 8 at the Balaidos Stadium. Celta vs. Betis: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Celta
The Galicians come into this match with a four-game winless streak in the league. During this period, they lost 1-2 to Rayo Vallecano, Athletic, and Valencia, and drew 1-1 with Alaves. This is their longest winless run in La Liga since December 2023. Claudio Giraldez's side is currently 13th in the standings, four points clear of the relegation zone.
Defender Carl Starfelt and midfielder Ilaix Moriba will miss the match due to suspensions. Notably, forward Anastasios Douvikas, defender Joseph Aidoo, and midfielder Luca de la Torre have moved to other clubs.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of Celta's last 10 La Liga matches.
- At least two goals have been scored in 9 of Celta's last 10 league games.
- In 6 of their last 7 home games in the league, one team has won the first half with a clean sheet.
Predicted lineup for Celta (3-4-3)
Vicente Guaita – Javi Rodriguez, Carl Starfelt, Carlos Dominguez – Sergio Carreira, Franco Cervi, Ilaix Moriba, Fran Beltran – Pablo Duran, Williot Swedberg – Borja Iglesias.
Betis
The Seville side is unbeaten in their last two La Liga matches. After a 1-0 away win over Mallorca, Manuel Pellegrini's team drew 2-2 at home with Athletic. However, the victory over Mallorca remains their only win in the last five league games (2 draws and 2 losses). The club is mid-table but only three points away from the European competition spots.
During this transfer window, the team has strengthened its squad with forwards Juan Hernandez from Columbus Crew and Antony Matheus from Manchester United.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score in 5 of Betis's last 6 La Liga games.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of the last 11 matches involving Betis in the league.
- At least two goals have been scored in 9 of Betis's last 11 league games.
Predicted lineup for Betis (4-2-3-1)
Adrian Castillo – Angel Ortiz, Nathan, Romain Perraud, Diego Llorente – Sergi Altimira, Joao Cardoso – Jesus Rodriguez, Antony Matheus, Isco – Cedric Bakambu.
Celta vs. Betis: Match Prediction
Both teams are evenly matched and have each secured seven wins in the current league campaign. However, I give a slight edge to the Galicians, who have a strong home record, having earned 20 of their 25 points in this La Liga season at home. In their last 17 home league games, Celta has lost only three times, and those were against strong opponents – Athletic, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid (10 wins and 4 draws).
On the other hand, Betis has won only three of their last 13 away league matches (5 draws and 5 losses). Additionally, over the past three years, Celta has lost just once to this opponent in La Liga, winning four times and drawing twice. In the last three home encounters against Betis in the league, Celta has won twice and drawn once, conceding only one goal.
My prediction – Celta with a handicap (0)