Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Prediction 20.12.2023

• Competition: LaLiga
• Date: 20.12.2023
• Kickoff: 20:30 UK / 21:30 CET
• Venue: Estadio de la Ceramica (Villarreal)

Villarreal’s morale took a hit after their decisive loss to Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu, leaving them in 14th place on the table, just 3 points above their rivals. Along with the loss and 4 goals conceded against Real Madrid, Villarreal was also thoroughly outplayed in their match against Real Sociedad (0-3). However, their performance improved in the Europa League, where they secured a 3-2 win against Rennes, catapulting them to 1st place and directly into the 1/8 finals. It’s not uncommon for Spanish clubs to perform well in this competition only to struggle in LaLiga, with Sevilla being another case in point.

Celta is not only trailing their rivals, but they are also in a precarious position. Their initial aim for the season was to secure a mid-table standing, however, they have failed to achieve this. Nonetheless, there’s still time and their playing form is improving, which could be a positive indicator. They emerged victorious in the previous round match against Granada, following three consecutive draws. So far, Celta has managed to accumulate a similar tally of points from both their away and home games.

Villarreal vs Celta pick: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE

The defensive line at Villarreal has recently been very shaky. They have let in 9 goals in their last 3 games, and the home turf has seen the defense crumble in 12 of the past 14 matches. While Villarreal has the potential to gain 3 points in this match as the favorite, a defensive mix-up could result in a conceded goal. Celta has netted 10 goals in their last 8 away games and is thus in the top half of the table. As such, a high-scoring game with both teams finding the back of the net is anticipated.