Form and Line-up Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo have built up strong momentum at the end of the season. After a sensational away win over Atletico Madrid (1:0) the home side have moved to within four points of the top five. The main problem for the hosts this season is their paradoxically weak home form (only 20 points from 17 matches), although there has been progress in the last five games at the Balaidos Stadium: two wins and nine goals scored.
Key numbers Celta de Vigo:
- The home side have picked up only one red card all season (the best record in the league).
- In five of their last six matches at the Balaidos Stadium Celta de Vigo have conceded in the second half.
- In seven of their last eight home games the team coached by Claudio Giraldez have seen Over 2.5 goals.
Probable line-up (3-4-2-1): Ionut Radu — Javi Rodriguez, Joel Lago, Marcos Alonso — Alvaro Nunez, Fer Lopez, Ilaix Moriba, Oscar Mingueza — Williot Swedberg, Pablo Duran — Borja Iglesias.
Absentees: Miguel Roman, Matias Vecino, Carl Starfelt (all injured).
Form and Line-up Levante Union Deportiva
Levante Union Deportiva under Luis Castro are showing incredible will to stay alive: 10 points from the last five rounds have allowed the visitors to cut the gap to the safety zone to a minimum. However, the team’s main problem — their defence (57 goals conceded, the worst record in the league) — continues to make itself felt. Away from home Levante Union Deportiva play open football but often collapse at the back, having lost five of their last seven away matches.
Key numbers Levante Union Deportiva:
- In six of their last seven away games Levante Union Deportiva have conceded in the second half.
- In 10 of their previous 13 home matches, Under 2.5 goals was recorded.
- The visitors have failed to score away from home in six of their last 10 league rounds.
Probable line-up (4-2-3-1): Mathew Ryan — Jeremy Toljan, Adri, Matias Moreno, Manuel Sanchez — Oriol Rey, Jon Ander Olasagasti — Victor Garcia, Pablo Martinez, Karim Tunde — Carlos Espi.
Absentees: Alejandro Primo, Carlos Alvarez, Ivan Romero (all injured).
