Tuesday 23/09/2014, 21:00, Spain Primera Division, Round 5, Celta Vigo vs Deportivo

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Celta Vigo avoided relegation last season, despite the fact that they started slowly and dug themselves into a deep hole. This time they hope to enjoy a smooth ride and so far they are doing everything right, by avoiding defeat in the four rounds of Primera Division played so far. Tonight they will take on Deportivo who suffered a humiliating defeat at home to Real Madrid and is very likely to shift into a more defensive gear to avoid another lopsided loss.

Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Odds

At Unibet

Celta Vigo 1.60, Draw 3.80, Deportivo 6.00

Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Tips

It's been quite a while since Celta Vigo lost a match, with their undefeated streak spanning over 10 games and they have no intention to bring it to a screeching halt. After struggling in the final rounds of the regular season, the team failed to win the first friendly game, but they managed to turn the ship around and they are now sailing at full speed ahead.

In all Primera Division played this season, manager Berizzo used an overly aggressive starting formation with three strikers and only three midfielders. The strategy paid off, because the team managed to score in each game so far, with a total of 8, but allowed 6 in the process.

Not surprisingly, Celta Vigo sits in the first half of the standings, with six points after four rounds and they are confident ahead of this match. At least on paper, they seem to be pit against the right opponent, because the visitors have allowed a total of eight goals in the last match alone.

Deportivo used a prudent 4-5-1 starting formation against Real Madrid in an attempt of defending the scoreless draw, but this tactic backfired badly. The visitors scored eight goals and pushed the hosts around, shattering their confidence ahead of this highly contested match. Deportivo has no choice but to stick to the same formation and hope that the lessons were learned, because Celta Vigo is not even remotely as dangerous upfront.

Key Facts

• Celta Vigo is undefeated this season, but they allowed an average of 1.5 goals in the four matches.
• Deportivo has the advantage in the head to head games, having won 13 matches out of a total of 31.

Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Prediction

Bookmakers are willing to underestimate the visiting team due to the fact that Deportivo suffered a terrible defeat last week. Even though Real Madrid gave them no chance whatsoever, the visitors are not as bad as that result would suggest and punters can take advantage of great odds. If they wager with Unibet and back the visitors not to lose, they enjoy odds of 1.85 and the best part is that if the hosts prevail by the odd goal, the stakes will be returned.

Bet: Deportivo +1.00 goals @ 1.85 with Unibet