The match of 18th round between Celta Vigo и Villarreal will take place at Estadio Abanca Balaídos on 8 January 2021, Friday. Referee - Xavier Estrada
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (13 June 2020) and ended with the victory of Villarreal with a score 0-1.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 6 points.
Celta Vigo takes the 8th position in the league table with 23 points. This is the 17th of 38 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Celta Vigo can score 63 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 7 points (63 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 60 points additionally. The goal difference is 22:24.
Villarreal takes the 5th position in the league table with 29 points. This is the 17th of 38 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Villarreal can score 63 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 1 point (63 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 69 points additionally. The goal difference is 22:17.
Celta Vigo Stats
The team scored 16 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 15-17. The average number of goals is 1.5. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.7.
Leading players in the last 15 matches in all tournaments: Iago Aspas (6), Nolito (6), Brais Mendez (3), Fran Beltran (2), Hugo Mallo (2), Sergio Carreira (1), Santi Mina (1).
Sidelined players: Sergio Alvarez Iago Aspas Manager: Eduardo Coudet
Villarreal Stats
Villarreal has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 4 wins and 1 draw.
The team scored 21 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 3 draws и 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 22-7. The average number of goals is 2.2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.6.
Leading players in the last 15 matches in all tournaments: Gerard Moreno (6), Fernando Nino (5), Carlos Bacca (3), Yeremi Pino (3), Samuel Chukwueze (2), Pau Torres (2), Alejandro Baena (2).
Sidelined players: Vicente Iborra Alberto Moreno
Manager: Unai Emery