Osasuna vs Celta Vigo Prediction 04.02.2024

• Competition: LaLiga
• Date: 04.02.2024
• Kickoff: 15:00 UTC / 16:00 CET
• Venue: Amex Stadium (Brighton)

Despite there being a significant amount of the season left, Osasuna already has a considerable lead over the teams in the relegation zone. It’s fair to say that their chances of keeping their place in LaLiga for the next season are over 95%. Although the Pamplona-based club lost 1-0 to Barcelona in the previous round, they gave a resolute performance against one of Spain’s and Europe’s top clubs. Up next is a slightly easier schedule, which presents an opportunity for the team to earn points that would move them even closer to the middle of the league table.

The current season has been a total letdown for the Vigo-based club, Celta. The team had hoped to at least match their previous season’s performance and aimed for a mid-table position at this stage of the season. However, Celta finds itself in a precarious situation. With just a single point more than Cadiz, who are in the relegation zone with 16 points, Celta’s position is critical. The Copa del Rey saw them knocked out in the quarter-final match by Real Sociedad, leaving LaLiga as their sole competitive focus.

Osasuna vs Celta Vigo pick: UNDER 2.5 GOALS

Osasuna has seen a significant improvement in their performance, winning their last three home matches in LaLiga, compared to their previous home matches where they only secured a single victory in eight games. Celta, on the other hand, has only managed to win once when playing away, with the same record in Pamplona over the last ten matches. Form and tradition seem to favor Osasuna in this scenario. Both teams are evenly matched in terms of absent players. Historically, 2 or fewer goals were scored in four of the past five encounters. Celta has struggled to score, with only 21 goals in 22 matches. They are likely to adopt a defensive strategy in this match, waiting for counter-attack opportunities. Betting on under 2.5 goals seems like a wise choice.