Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Prediction, Tips & Odds – Feb. 18, 2023
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Prediction 18.02.2023. Real Sociedad will welcome Celta Vigo in the 22nd round of LaLiga on Saturday from 14:00 in San Sebastian.
In the last match of the league, the home team defeated Espanyol away 2:3, while the guests were defeated at home by Atletico Madrid 0:1.
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Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo odds
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo 1×2: 1.82/3.46/4.94
Total goals over/under (2.5): 2.38/1.61
Double chance 1x/12/x2: 1.20/1.32/1.96
Both teams to score YES/NO: 2.20/1.68
Odds via Ivibet Sportsbook.
Real Sociedad Team News
After three games without a win, the Real Sociedad players finally triumphed over Espanyol away from home. By the 63rd minute they scored three goals, the first goal was scored by Takefusa Kubo in the 23rd minute, Alexander Sorloth doubled the lead in the 51st minute, and the third was an own goal. By the end of the game, the home team had scored two goals, but they were unable to fully come back.
Imanolo Alguacil’s team is currently in third place in LaLiga with 42 points. In the last seven matches in the league, they recorded as many as five wins, one loss and one draw each. The team’s top scorer is Alexander Sorloth with nine goals scored, while Brais Mendez scored two less.
Real Sociedad still has big problems with injuries. These are Aritz Elustondo, Umar Sadiq, David Silva, Jon Pacheco, Mohamed Ali-Cho, Andoni Gorosabel, and Martin Merquelanz, and all these players were out of the protocol for the match with Espanyol. The Spanish coach is expected to choose the same or a similar lineup, and the only change is expected in midfield, where Mikel Merino should replace Asier Illarramendi.
Celta Vigo Team News
Celta Vigo comes to San Sebastian after losing to Atletico Madrid at home 0:1. The only goal in the match was scored by Memphis Depay, and during the whole game, the home team was an equal opponent.
They occupy the 14th position in the table with 23 points and are only three points away from the danger zone. In the previous seven matches in La Liga, they recorded three wins, two draws, and two losses each. The team’s best scorer is Iago Aspas with 9 goals.
As for injured players, the only one who will not be available to coach Carlos Carvalhal is Agustin Marchesin, who has been having problems with injury for a long time. Unai Nunez served his suspension in the previous match against Atletico Madrid, and will now be available.
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo H2H
In the previous five duels between these teams, Real Sociedad won each time, and the results were 1:4, 2:1, 0:2, 1:0, and 1:2.
Expected Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-3-3): Remiro; Barrenetxea, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Rico; Merino, Mendez, Zubimendi; Kubo, Oyarzaba, Sorloth
Celta Vigo (4-4-2): Villar; Mingueza, Aidoo, Nunez, Galan; Perez, Veiga, Beltran, De la Torre; Aspas, Larsen
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Prediction
Real Sociedad is the clear favorite in this match due to their H2H duel, better form, and positioof the table. Anything but a home win would be a real surprise. However, due to Celta Vigo’s recent victories, we believe that Sociedad will not triumph so easily, and our tip for this match is Real Sociedad San Sebastian/draw & over 1.5.
Kick-off Time: Saturday 18.02.2023, 14:00 CET
Prediction: Real Sociedad San Sebastian/draw & over 1.5
Odds: 1.71
Sportsbook: Ivibet
