RC Celta de Vigo vs Deportivo Alavés, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RC Celta de Vigo vs Deportivo Alavés — La Liga at Municipal de Balaidos.
- RC Celta de Vigo 38 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Deportivo Alavés 38 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Cesar Soto Grado (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Pau Cebrian
- Assistant 2 Carlos Alvarez Fernandez (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompié | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alavés | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Deportivo Alavés | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | FC Barcelona | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Sep | RCD Mallorca | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Sep | UD Almería | A | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Aug | Real Madrid CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Athletic Club | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Valencia CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Getafe CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Sevilla FC | H | 4–3 | W |
Season Stats
| RC Celta de Vigo | Deportivo Alavés | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #14 |
| 54 | Points | 43 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 14 / 12 / 12 | W / D / L | 11 / 10 / 17 |
| 53 | Scored | 44 |
| 48 | Conceded | 56 |
| +5 | GD | -12 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 37% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RC Celta de Vigo are 6th (54 pts). Deportivo Alavés are 14th (43 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for RC Celta de Vigo to score. At the same time, Deportivo Alaves does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 15' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luca de la Torre on 15.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Oscar Mingueza has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 513 appearances.
- 35' A stunning finish from Rafa Marin — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. RC Celta de Vigo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' RC Celta de Vigo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Deportivo Alaves backline.
- 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 52' Iago Aspas catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 52.
- 53' Iago Aspas was booked on 53.
- 56' It is a substitution in RC Celta de Vigo team. Jorgen Strand Larsen is replaced by Carles Perez on 56 minute.
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 62' Another substitution for Deportivo Alaves to replace Abde Rebbach by Luis Rioja on 62 minute.
- 63' RC Celta de Vigo ring the changes. Iago Aspas has done his job and it is now time for Anastasios Douvikas to step up.
- 68' Luca de la Torre has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 68.
- 69' Ianis Hagi makes way for Kike Garcia at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Deportivo Alaves.
- 69' A moment of madness from Jorgen Strand Larsen on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RC Celta de Vigo will be frustrated.
- 70' The Deportivo Alaves manager makes a substitution. Alex Sola departs to be replaced by Xeber Alkain.
- 73' GOAL! Samu Omorodion fires home to make it 0-2!
- 74' Carlos Dotor is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonathan Bamba at the 74 minute mark.
- 76' RC Celta de Vigo player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Javi Lopez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 83' The home supporters are growing impatient. RC Celta de Vigo must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 85' Deportivo Alaves manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ruben Duarte is hanging Javi Lopez on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' Rafa Marin has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- It finishes all square. RC Celta de Vigo and Deportivo Alaves share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 14
-
17
Jonathan Bamba ↓ Carlos Dotor 74'
- 10
-
8
Fran Beltran ↓ Renato Tapia 63'
- 13
- 4
- 15
- 21
- 2
- 3
- 18
Bench
- 25
-
5
Renato Tapia ↑ 63'
- 20
-
7
Carles Perez ↑ 56'
-
12
Anastasios Douvikas ↑ 63'
- 1
- 23
- 29
- 28
- 30
- 19
-
6
Carlos Dotor ↑ 74'
Coach
Rafa Benítez
Deportivo Alavés Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 2
-
18
Jon Guridi ↓ Antonio Blanco 63'
- 6
-
10
Ianis Hagi ↓ Kike Garcia 69'
-
7
Alex Sola ↓ Xeber Alkain 69'
- 4
- 16
-
21
Abde Rebbach ↓ Luis Rioja 62'
-
27
Javi Lopez ↓ Ruben Duarte 85'
- 32
Bench
-
3
Ruben Duarte ↑ 85'
- 5
-
15
Kike Garcia ↑ 69'
- 19
-
11
Luis Rioja ↑ 62'
- 14
- 23
-
8
Antonio Blanco ↑ 63'
- 9
- 31
-
17
Xeber Alkain ↑ 69'
- 33
Coach
Luís García
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iago Aspas | 6 |
| Santi Mina | 3 |
| Nolito | 2 |
| Rafinha | 2 |
| Brais Mendez | 2 |
| Kike Garcia | 2 |
| Jon Guridi | 1 |
| Carlos Benavidez | 1 |
Head to Head
RC Celta de Vigo Form
Deportivo Alavés Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.64
RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Deportivo Alavés xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
80%
Draw or Deportivo Alavés
46%
RC Celta de Vigo or Deportivo Alavés
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RC Celta de Vigo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.4%
2 – 0
10.6%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo
| Handicap | RC Celta de Vigo covers | Push | Deportivo Alavés covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 24% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Deportivo Alavés keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

