La Liga preview and odds: Celta de Vigo vs Eibar

Published on: 20/02/2016

La Liga preview and odds: Celta de Vigo vs Eibar

February 20, 2016 21:05pm - Balaídos

La Liga

Celta will be out to break a four-game winless streak on Saturday when they welcome high-flying Eibar to the Balaidos in La Liga.

Celta boosted by Nolito return

After a blistering start to the season Celta de Vigo have slipped back down the rankings and currently occupy eighth place in La Liga. Their dip in form has coincided with the absence through injury of star player Nolito - however, the 29-year-old could make his return to the field this weekend.

In their last game, the Celtícos were hammered 6-1 away to league leaders Barcelona, prior to that, they were held 1-1 at home by Sevilla, who also knocked them out of the Copa del Rey at the semi-final stage last week.

Eibar continue to defy expectations

It now looks almost certain that Eibar will remain in the Primera Division for a third-straight season. The Basque Country minnows were handed a reprieve from relegation last summer and have taken full advantage this term. With 14 games left to play, the Armeros are residing in sixth place in the league table and stand a serious chance of qualifying for Europe.

In their last game, Mendilibar`s men broke a three-game losing streak by defeating bottom club Levante at home. Away from the Ipurua Municipal Stadium, they have lost four of their last five games, with a 4-0 win at Betis being the only exception.

Team news

The home side could welcome back Nolito, although he will be short of match fitness. However, Orellana is suspended for this clash and Fontas has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery.

Meanwhile, the visitors will be without the suspended Dani Garcia, while Ekiza, Ramis, Luna, Jaime and Keko are all out injured.

Recent form (League)

Celta de Vigo: LDLLW

Eibar: WLLLW

Betting odds and tips

Eibar have scored in 10 out of their 12 away games this term, while Celta have scored in nine out of their 12 home games.

You can back Both Teams to Score at 5/6 with BetVictor.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 20/02/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (20/02/2016 10:07:13) but are subject to change.