Celta Vigo vs. Getafe: La Liga Showdown at Balaídos
Celta Vigo and Getafe are set to clash at the Municipal de Balaídos this Sunday in a highly anticipated La Liga match. This marks Celta de Vigo's 60th participation in the competition, while Getafe enters their 21st season. Both teams are eager to start their La Liga 2025-26 campaign on a positive note.
In their recent pre-season games, Celta de Vigo secured a 1-0 victory against Wolverhampton, showcasing their defensive strength. Meanwhile, Getafe suffered a 2-1 defeat against Elche, highlighting areas they need to improve upon. The last time these two teams met, Celta de Vigo emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, setting the stage for another potentially thrilling encounter.
Team News and Potential Lineups
Celta Vigo, led by Claudio Giráldez, finished seventh last season, earning them a spot in the Europa League. Their last European appearance was in the semi-finals of the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League. Getafe, under Jose Bordalas, finished 13th and will be aiming for a top-half finish this season.
Celta Vigo (Possible XI): Vicente Guaita, Óscar Mingueza, Javi Rodríguez, Sergio Carreira, Carlos Domínguez, Marcos Alonso, Ilaix Moriba, Fran Beltrán, Alfon González, Borja Iglesias, Iago Aspas.
Getafe (Possible XI): David Soria, Allan Nyom, Juan Iglesias, Dakonam Djené, Domingos Duarte, Juan Berrocal, Diego Rico, Mauro Arambarri, Ramón Terrats, Chrisantus Uche, Borja Mayoral (questionable).
Borja Mayoral is questionable for Getafe due to a muscle injury, while Kiko Femenia is ruled out. Williot Swedberg is expected to start for Celta Vigo.
Head-to-Head Stats
- Celta de Vigo has won 14 of their 36 encounters against Getafe, while Getafe has won 11.
- At Balaídos, Celta de Vigo has a strong record with ten wins in 18 games against Getafe.
- In Spanish League matches, Celta de Vigo has won nine, drawn nine, and lost ten against Getafe.
Claudio Giráldez has a perfect record against José Bordalás, winning both times they've faced each other. José Bordalás has faced Celta de Vigo 19 times, with eight wins, six draws, and five losses.
Prediction
Given Celta Vigo's strong home record and Getafe's injury concerns, Celta Vigo is favored to win this match. However, Getafe's determination to improve their standing in La Liga could lead to a closely contested game. Expect a thrilling match with both teams fighting for victory.