Celta Vigo vs Alaves: La Liga Preview and Prediction for March 22, 2026

# Celta Vigo vs Alaves: La Liga Preview and Prediction for March 22, 2026 Celta Vigo enters this La Liga fixture against Alaves as clear favorites, supported by a combination of superior form, momentum, and historical dominance. Currently, Celta's recent form of WDDLW reflects a more stable and effective performance compared to Alaves' struggle with DLLDD, where the away side has yet to register a win in their last five matches. This is further emphasized by Celta's momentum tally of 25 out of 45 points, significantly higher than Alaves' 8, indicating stronger consistency and confidence. Head-to-head records also favor Celta Vigo, who have won 7 of the last 10 encounters, underscoring their psychological and tactical edge. Offensively, both teams average a similar goal rate per game (Celta 1.40, Alaves 1.20), but Celta's slightly better defensive record (5 goals conceded versus Alaves' 9) and one clean sheet demonstrate a more balanced team structure. The prediction of over 2.5 goals aligns with the attacking tendencies of both sides, supported by the likelihood of both teams scoring (65% BTTS confidence), given their goal-scoring records and defensive vulnerabilities. The expected 2-1 scoreline reflects Celta's ability to capitalize at home while conceding but still maintaining control. The odds further reinforce this outlook, with Celta at 1.91 compared to Alaves' 4.5, indicating market confidence in a home victory. Overall, the data-driven analysis supports Celta Vigo's predicted win, with an open game likely to produce multiple goals. ## Predictions **Match Winner:** home (56%) **Over/Under 2.5:** over (70% confidence) **Both Teams to Score:** yes (65% confidence) **Correct Score:** 2-1 **Confidence Level:** medium **Best Bet:** Back Celta Vigo to win and both teams to score (BTTS) for enhanced value, capitalizing on Celta's home advantage and Alaves' tendency to concede goals. **Key Stats:** - Celta Vigo's momentum of 25/45 points surpasses Alaves' 8/45, indicating stronger recent performance. - Head-to-head record favors Celta Vigo with 7 wins in the last 10 meetings. - Both teams average over 1 goal per game and have low clean sheet counts, supporting BTTS and over 2.5 goals predictions.