Celta Vigo vs Alaves: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Celta prepare to host Alaves on October 18, 2026, with kick-off at 16:15, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Celta, currently 9th in the standings with 8 points from 8 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 4 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances. The attack has been led by Borja Iglesias, the leading goalscorer this season with 14 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Ferran Jutgla, Iago Aspas, Williot Swedberg, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Alaves, sitting 7th with 11 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 2 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Toni Martinez, who leads the scoring with 14 goals. Support has come from Lucas Boye, Carlos Vicente, Antonio Blanco, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Celta and Alaves have been competitive, with Alaves claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-4). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Elche, Celta recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Radu, Alonso, Lago, Nunez, Galan, Febas, Moriba, Rueda, Alvarez Antunez, Duran, Jutgla. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Alaves's last outing came against Atletico Madrid, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Sivera, Otto, Valentini, Tenaglia, Rebbach, Ibanez, Blanco, Suarez, Perez, Boye, Martinez. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Celta are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Celta and Alaves are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Celta's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Alaves's games average 2.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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