La Liga 2024-2025: Celta vs Sevilla Prediction

Celta

Home Team
53%
VS

Sevilla

Away Team
23%
Draw: 24%
Over 2.5: 40%
Under 2.5: 60%
Goal: 55%
No Goal: 45%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Barcelona 34 25 4 5 91 33 58 79
2 Real Madrid 34 23 6 5 69 33 36 75
3 Ath Madrid 34 19 10 5 56 27 29 67
4 Ath Bilbao 34 16 13 5 50 26 24 61
5 Villarreal 34 16 10 8 60 47 13 58
6 Betis 34 16 9 9 52 42 10 57
7 Celta 34 13 7 14 52 52 0 46
8 Vallecano 34 11 11 12 36 42 -6 44
9 Osasuna 34 10 14 10 42 50 -8 44
10 Mallorca 34 12 8 14 31 39 -8 44
11 Sociedad 34 12 7 15 32 37 -5 43
12 Valencia 34 10 12 12 40 51 -11 42
13 Getafe 34 10 9 15 31 31 0 39
14 Espanol 34 10 9 15 36 44 -8 39
15 Girona 34 10 8 16 41 52 -11 38
16 Sevilla 34 9 11 14 37 46 -9 38
17 Alaves 34 8 11 15 35 46 -11 35
18 Las Palmas 34 8 8 18 40 56 -16 32
19 Leganes 34 6 13 15 32 51 -19 31
20 Valladolid 34 4 4 26 25 83 -58 16

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Celta

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.70
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.75
# Clean Sheets: 1

Sevilla

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.91
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.22
# Clean Sheets: 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Celta and Sevilla is tipped in favor of the home team, with a 53% probability of Celta securing a victory. The match is also expected to have fewer than 2.5 goals, with a 40% chance of exceeding that threshold. Celta currently occupies the 7th position in La Liga, whereas Sevilla is struggling at 16th, flirting dangerously close to the relegation zone.

Match Analysis

Celta's recent form has been a mix of highs and lows. They managed an impressive 3-0 victory against Villarreal at home, but their away form has seen them lose narrowly to top-tier teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona. Their attacking prowess is evident, scoring an average of 1.4 goals per game in their last five outings, while their defense has been relatively tight, conceding just 0.8 goals on average. Advanced metrics further support their offensive strength, with an average expected goal figure of 1.698, suggesting they create quality chances. Sevilla, on the other hand, has been struggling to find their footing, with no wins in their last three matches. They drew against Leganes and Alaves, and suffered a loss to Osasuna. Their attack has been lackluster, averaging just 0.6 goals in their last five games, with expected goals also low at 0.906. Defensively, they have been slightly more stable but still concede an average of 1 goal per game, indicating vulnerabilities that Celta may exploit.

Final Prediction

Celta's superior form, particularly at home, gives them a significant edge over a struggling Sevilla side. Their ability to create and convert chances, coupled with a solid defensive record, makes them favorites for this encounter. Fans should keep an eye on how effectively Celta's attack can penetrate Sevilla's defense, as it could be the deciding factor in the match.