Monday 28/04/2014, 21:00, Spain Primera Division, Round 35, Celta Vigo vs Valladolid

Celta Vigo vs Valladolid Betting Preview

It is quite refreshing for Celta Vigo to be playing without the fear of relegation, but this usually leads to complacency. Small teams lack the motivation to win back-to-back games if they are not threatened by impending doom and this is exactly the position in which the hosts find themselves tonight. On the other hand, we have the visiting team who is in dire need of points and will throw everything it's got at Celta.

Celta Vigo vs Valladolid Betting Odds

At Skybet

Celta Vigo 1.80, Draw 3.60, Valladolid 4.30

Celta Vigo vs Valladolid Betting Tips

Valladolid's record in 2013 is disappointing to say the least, as they won a game every seven rounds or so. March ended on a positive note, but two scoreless draws in the first two weeks of April, greatly reduced their chances of leaving the relegation area. Time is not lost and with two games in hand over the teams above them, the visitors could still avoid relegation, but they need to start the ascent tonight.

On the bright side, they are finally without injured players and this will allow them to use a more offensive starting formation. Taking advantage of the hosts' lack of motivation is going to be a challenge, because Celta Vigo is only dangerous when it is allows to take the initiative.

This is exactly what Almeria did one week ago, when they expected the visitors to gladly settle for a draw and instead lost all three points. Celta Vigo scored four goals and allowed two, without even breaking a sweat, something that Valladolid will try to avoid.

The hosts will be missing a striker and a midfielder, but the forward is inconsequential as he played just two games this season and scored no goals. By comparison, Fernandez is an important player in the midfield and he has three goals to brag about.

Key Facts

• Celta Vigo was clearly the dominant team in the past, winning half of all games played both at home and on the road, but lost the most recent fixture by 3-0

Celta Vigo vs Valladolid Betting Prediction

The difference between the two teams is much smaller than the odds suggests, not to mention that Valladolid is the one compelled to play better. They will be aiming all three points, but from a punter's point of view it is better to take no chances and bet on Valladolid to win or Draw. The odds currently stand at 2.10 with Skybet but they are expected to decrease as kickoff draws near.

Bet: Valladolid or Draw @ 2.10 with Skybet