It can be said that both teams are fighting for placement in Europa League, although it would be great achievement for both teams and a true challenge, given the competition. It would be even bigger challenge that Eibar achieves it, but they are doing better than Celta for now on the table and they have three points more than their host. After three wins a row, Celta now has a series of three duels without triumph, while Eibar after four matches without defeat lost to Barcelona in the last round. In the first mutual match, Celta has celebrated as guest over Eibar with 4-0.
Celta had a slightly easier schedule in the previous period and they hoped they could win a lot of points, which would lead them to European positions. They started that period in a great way and three wins, two of which were away against Levante and Real Sociedad, and then they defeated Betis in Vigo. In the last three games, they had even easier rivals, but no wins. They were defeated two times away, by Alaves and Getafe, and played a draw with Espanyol at home.
They were especially bad in the previous round against Getafe, where they lost with 3-0. The composition is almost the same as the one that played against Espanyol, with the proviso that Radoja was replaced by Hernandez in midfield. They played very bad so now it is possible that coach Unzue will change something more and maybe return Radoja in that team, and perhaps we see Cabral at the center-back.
Probable lineups Celta Vigo: Ruben – Hugo Mallo, Cabral, S.Gomez, Jonny Castro – Radoja, Wass, Lobotka – Iago Aspas, Maxi Gomez, Sisto
Eibar is close to European positions, but they are absolutely not burdened. The only thing they think about before each season is survival, and now they definitely do not have to worry about it because they are far away from the relegation zone, which means they are completely relieved. The recent new positive series of four matches with defeat, in which they mastered the participant of the Champions League Sevilla with 5-1, has brought a practical confirmation of survival. They also defeated Leganes at home and then in the last round they could not master Barcelona and were defeated in their field with 2-0.
Maybe they would be better if Orellan did not get a red card in the middle of the second half. The composition compared to the mentioned two victories, has experienced only one change, and coach Mendilibar played a little more closed against the Catalans, so Charles was left on the bench and Jordan played instead. Now we expect some new changes, because Ramis is injured and Lomban jumps instead. Orellana is suspended and we expect Charles to return, while D.Garcia is questionable and maybe we see Escalante on the field.
Probable lineups Eibar: Dmitrovic – Pena,
Lomban, Arbilla, J.Angel – Dani Garcia(Escalante), Diop – Inui,
Jordan, Kike – Charles
Celta must stop the negative series and they will do it easier on their field, especially since Eibar is not better but can be very dangerous. However, the guests are weakened and have no special motive, so we expect the host to celebrate a triumph.
Pick: Celta Vigo wins 2.1
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