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Football Spain - La Liga Estadio Balaídos Sun 19 Oct 10:15
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

La Liga Betting Preview: Celta Vigo vs Real Sociedad

Celta Vigo host Real Sociedad in this Spanish La Liga fixture at Estadio Balaídos, with kick-off set for 10:15 on Sunday 19 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Tight Game Looks Likely

There’s a strong argument to go with Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Celta Vigo and Sociedad might not reach this total and we’re a fan of the odds of -122 that are available for this prediction.

Celta 1-0 Winners When Teams Last Met

Celta Vigo had a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was at home to Atlético Madrid at Estadio Balaídos. Os Celestes boasted 59% possession and had four shots on target, while Iago Aspas bagged the goal.

Real Sociedad have lost three straight road games. Most recently, they lost 1-0 at home to Rayo Vallecano at Reale Arena. Sergio Francisco's side enjoyed 51% possession and had three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Celta have claimed victories in the last two encounters against Sociedad. The most recent win was 1-0 on the road at Reale Arena and this came after a 2-0 home win at Estadio Balaídos. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H matches involve six Sociedad victories. There have also been two draws and two Celta triumphs.

La Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 Celta Vigo logo Celta Vigo 34 12 11 11 48 44 4 48:44 47
9 Real Sociedad logo Real Sociedad 34 11 10 13 52 53 -1 52:53 43
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Celta Vigo – Last 10 League Games

1 win, 3 losses and 6 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 12.9 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Celta have had 55.6% possession, 532.3 passes and 6.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 9.6 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.8 corners.

Borja Iglesias is the top goalscorer with 5, Iago Aspas has 2, with Hugo Alvarez and two other players on 1. Javi Rueda is the top assists maker with 2.

Real Sociedad – Last 10 League Games

Sociedad have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 12.3 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Basque Country outfit average 50.9% possession, 441.0 passes, 7.1 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.8 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts.

Mikel Oyarzabal is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Alvaro Odriozola, Brais Mendez, Ander Barrenetxea and Orri Oskarsson have 1. Ander Barrenetxea has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Alex Remiro has one clean sheet to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Celta Vigo confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Ionut Andrei Radu (GK), Javi Rodriguez, Carl Starfelt, Marcos Alonso, Oscar Mingueza, Ilaix Moriba, Hugo Sotelo, Sergio Carreira, Ferran Jutgla, Borja Iglesias, Pablo Duran.

Real Sociedad confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alex Remiro (GK), Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Duje Caleta-Car, Aihen Munoz, Brais Mendez, Yangel Herrera, Jon Gorrotxategi, Sergio Gomez, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea.

Celta Vigo vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Celta Vigo vs Real Sociedad with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

After weighing everything up, the price of -122 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be a solid wager. Both teams might struggle to net and this La Liga prediction should be a sensible play.

The La Liga experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Celta Vigo vs Real Sociedad league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Celta games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Celta games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Celta games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sociedad games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.
Under 2.5 Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 54.9% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Celta Celta logo 1 - 1 Sociedad logo Sociedad

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +480. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikel Oyarzabal Over 2.5 Shots -114 BetMGM logo

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad) has recorded over 2.5 shots in back-to-back La Liga games. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of -114 up for grabs.

Latest Mikel Oyarzabal Player Prop Odds

Borja Iglesias to Score +205 BetMGM logo

Borja Iglesias (Celta) has racked up four goals in his past five La Liga games. There are odds of +205 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Borja Iglesias Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Celta Over 4.5 Corners -150 BetMGM logo

Celta Vigo have had a corner average of 7.20 in the past five home games, while Real Sociedad have conceded an average 7.00 corners in their last five away matches. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the Celta Team Corners line is covered at -150.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Celta Logo Celta
Total
10.20 6.40 3.80
Home
10.70 7.10 3.60
Away
8.60 3.50 5.10
Sociedad Logo Sociedad
Total
12.10 7.10 5.00
Home
11.20 8.20 3.00
Away
11.20 4.80 6.40
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -122
Full-Time Result Draw +230
Player Shots Mikel Oyarzabal Over 2.5 -114

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Celta Vigo vs Real Sociedad Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Celta Match Odds Suggest Victory

The favourites have a 48% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Celta Vigo chalked up at +110 to land a win in this La Liga clash. For those wanting to back Real Sociedad, you will find +250 about this outsider.

If Celta only draw with Sociedad, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at -122 if they’re able to land a victory.

The current odds reflect that there’s not much between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. BTTS Yes is available at -141 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

You can find hundreds of markets for every La Liga game, with the best betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Ferran Jutgla Heads First Goalscorer Market

Those interested in favourite Ferran Jutgla to find the net first are able to get +450. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +200.

Player Goals
Ferran Jutgla (Celta)
First
+200
Anytime
+450
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Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)
First
+205
Anytime
+440
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Borja Iglesias (Celta)
First
+210
Anytime
+450
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Iago Aspas (Celta)
First
+240
Anytime
+550
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Player Shots On Target
Ferran Jutgla (Celta)
Over 0.5
-250
Under 0.5
+155
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Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)
Over 0.5
-244
Under 0.5
+148
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Borja Iglesias (Celta)
Over 0.5
-238
Under 0.5
+145
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Player Shots
Ferran Jutgla (Celta)
Over 2.5
-167
Under 2.5
-
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Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)
Over 2.5
-114
Under 2.5
-
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Borja Iglesias (Celta)
Over 2.5
-149
Under 2.5
-
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Iago Aspas (Celta)
Over 2.5
-105
Under 2.5
-
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Celta Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games

Celta Vigo have not tasted defeat at Estadio Balaídos in five straight matches. Os Celestes have racked up four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Sociedad have failed to win in their last eight matches on their travels. Sergio Francisco's side have recorded six defeats, three draws and one victory in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

When the sides last met at Estadio Balaídos, Celta beat Sociedad 2-0. We’ve seen six Sociedad wins and two Celta victories in the past 8 H2H meetings at Estadio Balaídos.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Celta Vigo logo Celta Vigo Home Stats 3-4-3 2.70 1.40 1.30 4 6 7 3
Real Sociedad logo Real Sociedad Away Stats 1-3-6 2.90 1.00 1.90 6 4 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Celta Vigo logo Celta Vigo League Stats
Real Sociedad logo Real Sociedad League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Celta Vigo vs Real Sociedad Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Celta vs Sociedad team news before you bet. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for La Liga along with up-to-date injury news.

Celta Vigo Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Real Sociedad Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Celta Vigo Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

13 Ionut Andrei Radu
32 Javi Rodriguez 2 Carl Starfelt 20 Marcos Alonso
3 Oscar Mingueza 6 Ilaix Moriba 22 Hugo Sotelo 5 Sergio Carreira
9 Ferran Jutgla 7 Borja Iglesias 18 Pablo Duran
1 Alex Remiro
2 Jon Aramburu 5 Igor Zubeldia 16 Duje Caleta-Car 3 Aihen Munoz
23 Brais Mendez 12 Yangel Herrera 4 Jon Gorrotxategi 17 Sergio Gomez
10 Mikel Oyarzabal 7 Ander Barrenetxea

Real Sociedad Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Celta Vigo Substitutes

  • 1Ivan Villar
  • 4Joseph Aidoo
  • 8Fran Beltran
  • 10Iago Aspas
  • 12Manu Fernandez
  • 14Damian Rodriguez
  • 15Bryan Zaragoza
  • 16Miguel Roman
  • 17Javi Rueda
  • 23Hugo Alvarez
  • 24Carlos Dominguez
  • 39Jones El-Abdellaoui

Real Sociedad Substitutes

  • 6Aritz Elustondo
  • 8Benat Turrientes
  • 11Goncalo Guedes
  • 13Unai Marrero
  • 18Carlos Soler
  • 19Jon Karrikaburu
  • 20Alvaro Odriozola
  • 21Arsen Zakharyan
  • 22Mikel Goti
  • 24Luka Sucic
  • 28Pablo Marin
  • 31Jon Martin

Previous Celta Vigo Lineups

05 Oct La Liga
Celta Vigo 1-1 Atlético Madrid
02 Oct Europa League
Celta Vigo 3-1 PAOK
28 Sep La Liga
Elche 2-1 Celta Vigo
25 Sep Europa League
Stuttgart 2-1 Celta Vigo
21 Sep La Liga
Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Celta Vigo
14 Sep La Liga
Celta Vigo 1-1 Girona

Previous Real Sociedad Lineups

05 Oct La Liga
Real Sociedad 0-1 Rayo Vallecano
28 Sep La Liga
Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad
24 Sep La Liga
Real Sociedad 1-0 Mallorca
19 Sep La Liga
Real Betis 3-1 Real Sociedad
13 Sep La Liga
Real Sociedad 1-2 Real Madrid
30 Aug La Liga
Real Oviedo 1-0 Real Sociedad

Injuries & Suspensions

Celta Vigo Injury Table
Type Name Info
Javi Rueda Yellow cards
Marcos Alonso Yellow cards
Matias Vecino Groin
Carl Starfelt Low back
Real Sociedad Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jon Aramburu Yellow cards
Jon Karrikaburu Ankle
Goncalo Guedes Physical discom
Igor Zubeldia Muscle
Alvaro Odriozola Cruciate ligame
Team Squads

Celta Vigo Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Claudio Giraldez

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ionut Andrei Radu 13 G 8 720 8 0 0 0 0 0
Hugo Sotelo 22 M 7 536 6 2 0 1 1 0
Javi Rodriguez 32 D 7 486 5 3 0 0 1 0
Ilaix Moriba 6 M 8 453 5 3 0 1 0 0
Oscar Mingueza 3 D 7 452 5 3 0 0 1 0

Real Sociedad Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Sergio Francisco

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Igor Zubeldia 5 M 8 720 8 0 0 0 3 0
Alex Remiro 1 G 8 720 8 0 0 0 0 0
Mikel Oyarzabal 10 M 8 688 8 0 2 1 0 0
Ander Barrenetxea 7 F 8 650 8 0 1 3 1 0
Duje Caleta-Car 16 D 7 607 7 1 0 0 3 0
Spain FlagLa Liga Table
LaLiga Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Barcelona 34 29 1 4 89:31 88
2 Real Madrid 34 24 5 5 70:31 77
3 Villarreal 34 21 5 8 64:39 68
4 Atlético Madrid 34 19 6 9 58:37 63
5 Real Betis 34 13 14 7 52:41 53
6 Celta Vigo 34 12 11 11 48:44 47
7 Getafe 34 13 5 16 28:36 44
8 Athletic Club 34 13 5 16 40:50 44
9 Real Sociedad 34 11 10 13 52:53 43
10 Osasuna 34 11 9 14 40:42 42
11 Rayo Vallecano 34 10 12 12 35:41 42
12 Valencia 34 10 9 15 37:50 39
13 Espanyol 34 10 9 15 37:51 39
14 Elche 34 9 11 14 45:53 38
15 Mallorca 34 10 8 16 42:51 38
16 Girona 34 9 11 14 36:51 38
17 Sevilla 34 10 7 17 41:55 37
18 Alavés 34 9 9 16 40:53 36
19 Levante 34 8 9 17 38:55 33
20 Real Oviedo 34 6 10 18 26:54 28
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Barcelona 17 17 0 0 52:9 51
2 Villarreal 17 14 1 2 41:15 43
3 Real Madrid 17 14 1 2 39:14 43
4 Atlético Madrid 17 14 1 2 38:16 43
5 Osasuna 17 9 5 3 29:20 32
6 Elche 17 8 7 2 28:18 31
7 Real Betis 17 8 6 3 30:17 30
8 Mallorca 17 8 5 4 27:20 29
9 Athletic Club 17 9 2 6 21:19 29
10 Real Sociedad 17 8 4 5 32:25 28
11 Rayo Vallecano 17 6 9 2 21:14 27
12 Valencia 17 7 5 5 23:21 26
13 Alavés 17 6 6 5 23:23 24
14 Sevilla 17 6 4 7 22:23 22
15 Espanyol 17 6 4 7 18:23 22
16 Girona 17 6 4 7 19:25 22
17 Getafe 17 6 3 8 14:15 21
18 Celta Vigo 17 5 5 7 26:25 20
19 Levante 17 5 5 7 21:26 20
20 Real Oviedo 17 4 6 7 9:17 18