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Matchday 5 · Sunday 13 September, 14:00 · Estadio Abanca Balaídos

Celta de Vigo vs Malaga: line-ups

Celta de Vigo 16 · 3 points
14:00 Sun 13 Sep
Malaga 18 · 2 points

Predicted line-ups Celta de Vigo vs Malaga

Celta de Vigo 3-4-3 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Celta de Vigo fielded on 7 September against Getafe.

13 Radu
3 Alonso
2 Starfelt
18 Lago
22 Galán
8 Román
6 Moriba
39 El Abdellaoui
16 González
11 Durán
10 Aspas

Last line-up for Celta de Vigo: Radu, Alonso, Starfelt, Lago, Galán, Román, Moriba, El Abdellaoui, González, Durán, Aspas

Malaga 4-4-2 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Malaga fielded on 6 September against Levante.

1 Herrero
12 Salinas
4 Galilea
15 Recio
31 Rafita
19 Cruz
22 Lorenzo
18 Martínez
10 Larrubia
9 Chupe
8 Dotor

Last line-up for Malaga: Herrero, Salinas, Galilea, Recio, Rafita, Cruz, Lorenzo, Martínez, Larrubia, Chupe, Dotor

Injuries and suspensions

Celta de Vigo

  • Aleix Febas Rib injury Unavailable

Malaga

  • Adrián Niño Injury Unavailable
  • Aaron Ochoa Knee injury Unavailable
  • Diego Murillo Injury Unavailable
  • Fernando Calero Rib injury Unavailable
  • Julen Lobete Knee injury Unavailable
  • Moussa Diarra Calf injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Celta de Vigo

  1. Carl Starfelt Defender 1 goals 0 assists
  2. Iago Aspas Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  3. Miguel Román Midfielder 0 goals 1 assists
  4. Hugo González Midfielder 0 goals 1 assists

Malaga

  1. Chupe Forward 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Celta de Vigo

Player Starts Min. Form
Ionuț Radu 5/5 450 strong
Yoel Lago 4/5 405 solid
Miguel Román 4/5 405 solid
Ilaix Moriba 4/5 328 mixed
Marcos Alonso 4/4 321 solid
Sergio Carreira 3/5 321 solid
Javi Rueda 2/5 246 solid
Ferran Jutglà 3/5 241 mixed

Malaga

Player Starts Min. Form
Alfonso Herrero 4/4 360 strong
Ángel Recio 4/4 360 mixed
Chupe 4/4 360 mixed
Rafita 4/4 337 mixed
Einar Galilea 4/4 334 solid
Carlos Dotor 4/4 316 strong
David Larrubia 3/4 304 solid
Izan Merino 3/4 293 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
0.81 0.89
  • Predicted goals2.8
  • Both teams to score25%
  • Over 2.5 goals50%
  • Corners8.0

Team comparison

CEL home Per match MAL away
0.00 Points 0.00
0.50 Goals for 0.00
2.00 Goals against 3.00
0.81 xG for 0.89
1.71 xG against 2.03
4.5 Corners 3.5
LL Home and away form LL

Head-to-head record Celta de Vigo vs Malaga

12 previous meetings
4 Celta de Vigo 2 draws 6 Malaga
  • Goals per match2.08
  • Both teams scored25%
  • Over 2.5 goals33%
  • Mar 2018 Celta de Vigo 0 - 0 Malaga
  • Oct 2017 Malaga 2 - 1 Celta de Vigo
  • May 2017 Malaga 3 - 0 Celta de Vigo
  • Jan 2017 Celta de Vigo 3 - 1 Malaga
  • May 2016 Celta de Vigo 1 - 0 Malaga
  • Jan 2016 Malaga 2 - 0 Celta de Vigo
  • Apr 2015 Celta de Vigo 1 - 0 Malaga
  • Dec 2014 Malaga 1 - 0 Celta de Vigo
  • Mar 2014 Celta de Vigo 0 - 2 Malaga
  • Oct 2013 Malaga 0 - 5 Celta de Vigo

Frequently asked questions

When will the line-up for Celta de Vigo vs Malaga be announced?

Predicted line-ups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for Sunday 13 September at 14:00.

Who is unavailable for Celta de Vigo against Malaga?

Celta de Vigo are without Aleix Febas (rib injury).

Who is unavailable for Malaga against Celta de Vigo?

Malaga are without Adrián Niño (injury), Aaron Ochoa (knee injury), Diego Murillo (injury), Fernando Calero (rib injury), Julen Lobete (knee injury) and Moussa Diarra (calf injury).

What formation do Celta de Vigo play?

Celta de Vigo have used a 3-4-3 formation in their last 5 matches under Claudio Giráldez.

What formation do Malaga play?

Malaga have used a 4-4-2 in 2 of their last 4 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-4-2.

How did the last meeting between Celta de Vigo and Malaga finish?

On 18 March 2018, Celta de Vigo vs Malaga finished 0-0.

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