Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the La Liga match.
Between Matchdays 2 and 3 of La Liga, this rescheduled fixture brings together Celta de Vigo and Real Betis. Celta de Vigo have made a poor start, collecting only one point against opponents who are unlikely to challenge for the top ten in La Liga.
Celta de Vigo
The matches against Getafe (0:2) and RCD Mallorca (1:1) suggest Claudio Giráldez and the coaching staff still need time bedding in the new signings. Over 180 minutes of La Liga, the team produced a respectable 1.66 xG but scored only once. The first issue for Claudio Giráldez to address is the defence, because the squad allowed 2.17 xGA against low-block opposition.
Real Betis
By contrast, Real Betis carry valuable experience from European competitions and have started this campaign without undue stress. They drew 1:1 away to Elche and then beat Deportivo Alavés 1:0 at home. With Francisco Alarcón injured and the transfer status of Antony Matheus dos Santos from Manchester United still unresolved, the coaching staff are likely to lean on defensive solidity. They have conceded only once across two league outings, and their approach is set to be defence-first.
Celta de Vigo vs Real Betis Prediction
The arrivals of Ferran Jutglà and Ilaix Moriba have certainly added depth to Celta de Vigo, but the newcomers have yet to find top form. We are backing Total Under 1.5 goals for Celta de Vigo against the back line of Real Betis.
