Celta Vigo face a key test in their bid to climb the La Liga table when they host Real Betis this Sunday, October 25th, at the Municipal de Balaídos. The matchday 10 fixture pits an in-form Celta side against one of the season's surprise packages chasing a Champions League spot.
The sky-blue team arrives in eighth place with 11 points from nine games. Their recent form is strong, riding a five-match unbeaten streak that includes wins in both the league and Europe. Their last outing was a 2-1 away victory at Celtic, with a brace from Javier Rodríguez Galiano. That followed a 2-1 win over Alavés, where Rodríguez Galiano also scored alongside Ferran Jutglà, results that have solidified the team's positive momentum. Their form over the last five matches reads three wins, one draw, and one loss, and they are on a two-game winning run.
The team has found stability with a 3-4-3 formation. The last starting XI featured Radu in goal, with a back three of Javi Rodríguez, S. Cáceres, and Marcos Alonso. Sergio Carreira and H. Burcio operated on the flanks, with Aleix Febas and Javi Rueda in central midfield. The attacking trio was completed by Iago Aspas, Ferran Jutglà, and Hugo Álvarez. This unit will aim to maintain its defensive solidity, having conceded only seven goals in the domestic league so far, while scoring ten for a positive goal difference of three.
The Real Betis threat
The task will not be easy, as the visitors are one of the standout teams this campaign. Real Betis sits fourth with 19 points, claiming a notable attacking output with 16 goals scored. Their last match was a 1-0 win over Feyenoord in the Champions League, where a 4-2-3-1 was fielded with Álvaro Vallés in goal and creators like Isco and Antony in support.
The Verdiblancos come with three wins in their last five matches, though they suffered a heavy 2-5 defeat to Barcelona recently. Their attack, led by T. Parrott, represents the sternest test for Celta's defence in weeks. The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw on March 15th.
The match is scheduled for 16:15 local time on Sunday and will be broadcast live on DAZN LaLiga 2. A win against a direct rival would allow Celta to close in on the European places. The team approaches this challenge with high morale and the confidence of a defensive unit that has conceded just seven goals in nine league rounds.
