Celta vs Alaves prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 18, 2026
On October 18, 2026, Celta and Alaves will face each other in the 9th round of Spain's La Liga. The home side will be looking to secure a win in this encounter.
Celta – Alaves team news and expert analysis
The Vigo club reached the Europa League playoffs in the spring. At the same time, they managed to finish sixth in the domestic league with 54 points. The Spaniards have now started their European campaign with a defeat to Omonia. Then, on Thursday, they took the lead against Juventus but capitulated and lost to a late goal. Domestically, however, they finally picked up their first win in September, thrashing Racing 5-0. They also kept a clean sheet against Elche, but failed to score themselves, settling for a goalless draw.
The Vitoria-based team finished the 2025/2026 season with 43 points, one more than relegated Mallorca. However, amid a congested table, they ultimately finished 14th. Their first four matches this season yielded ten points, and Quique Sánchez Flores was even named the best coach in August. But that was followed by a pair of defeats to modest Racing and Valencia, as well as a goalless draw with Athletic. In October, they also lost to Atletico Madrid, going down 1-2 at home.
Giraldez's side score just one goal per game on average, but concede only 0.75. Their next opponents have looked considerably stronger so far, averaging 1.5 goals scored and one conceded per match.
Previous meetings: Celta – Alaves
The sides have recorded two wins apiece in their last six encounters.
There are more arguments in favor of a home victory. We are backing the hosts to win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.6).
Celta – Alaves: key statistics and trends
- Celta have won only one match this season
- Both teams have scored in 38% of Celta's matches, and the average total goals per game is 1.75
- Alaves have lost three of their last four matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Alaves' matches, and the average total goals per game is 2.5
Celta – Alaves: possible starting lineups
Celta play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Radu – Caceres, Lago, Nunez – Alvarez, Roman, Moriba, Rueda – Svedberg, Douvikas, Gonzalez
Alaves play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Sivera – Rebbach, Tenaglia, Valentini, Kossoko, Castro – Ibanez, Guevara, Benavidez – Diaz, Boye
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