Celta de Vigo and Espanyol measure forces in Abanca-Balaído, in a match for the 6th round of the First Division. The history of direct confrontations disputed in this stadium is favorable to the home team, which in the last 5 matches won 2 and drew 3. But the last time these two teams played a match in this stadium, on 18-08-2018 , for the First Division, the two teams drew for (1‑1). David López (51 ‘Autogolo) scored the goals of the match, for Celta de Vigo, and Mario Hermoso (45’), for Espanyol. Particular attention is needed for the home / away condition, since both teams have significantly different results at home and abroad.
Celtic of Vigo:
After 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, the home team is currently in 16th position, with 5 points won. In their last game, they drew with Atlético Madrid away by (0‑0), after in the previous match they lost by (0‑2) at home, in a match against Granada. This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 matches they record 1 win, 6 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games played at home for all competitions, Celta de Vigo won 4, drew 2 and lost 4.
Celta de Vigo comes to this match with a 0-0 draw against Atlético de Madrid, adding their third consecutive game without tasting the taste of victory in the Spanish league. One of the bad results in the competition was precisely in his last home game, when he lost to Granada, 0-2. In general, coach Fran Escribá favors the maintenance of ball possession and organized attacks: Rafinha is responsible for inventing and creating the offensive process of the team. On the other hand, Denis Suárez is the best gunner of this team, with 1 goal and 1 assistance. All equipment is available for this game.
Espanyol:
The visiting team is currently in 18th place, with 4 points won, after 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, he won out against Eibar by (1-2). In the last game, he lost at home against Real Sociedad by (1‑3). This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home, since in the last 30 games it records 7 wins, 7 draws and 1 loss as a visitor; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games played as a visitor for all competitions, Espanyol won 6 and drew 4. Their defense has not been very solid, as they suffered goals in 4 of the last 5 games for this competition. In 11 games, he suffered the first goal 6 times, but he got the comeback in 2. In the last 6 home games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he scored 4 of his 10 goals between minutes (76′ ‑ 90 ‘ ).
The Espanyol team comes to this match with a defeat, by 1-3, against Real Sociedad, thus adding the third defeat in this Spanish championship of 19/20. It should be noted that the visitors defeated Eibar in the last game as a visitor, by 1-2. In this match against Celta de Vigo, coach David Gallego must choose a defensive strategy, with a low block, seeking only the counterattack. Midfielder Sergi Darder is one of the best weapons of this Espanyol, being a very important player in the team’s style of play. Out of this game are Ander Iturraspe, Facundo Ferreyra and Corchia, all injured.
