Eibar – Celta Vigo PREDICTION & TIPS
Eibar and Celta de Vigo measure their strength at the Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa in a meeting for the Copa del Rey (16 round of 32). At this stage, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the visiting team, which has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 4 games. In fact, the last time they faced in this stadium was in 24-09-2017, in a game by the First Division that finished with the victory of Celta de Vigo by (0-4). The goals of the match were scored by G. Cabral (17 ‘), P. Hernández (39’), D. Wass (72 ‘) and P. Sisto (23’) for Celta de Vigo. In this match the home factor may play an important role, since Eibar presents significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
The home team makes its debut in this edition of the Copa del Rey with the intention of achieving a positive result, taking advantage of the home factor. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 defeats as a visitor; against 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in his stadium. In the last game that disputed, for the Primera Division, lost with Real Madrid outside by (3-0). In the last 10 home games Eibar has won 6, 1 draw and 3 losses. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games, and his attack is not in good shape, as he did not score goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.
Eibar arrives for this unmotivated match after having suffered a 3-0 away defeat to Real Madrid. The greatest quality of the home team lies in their ability to drive their offensive attacks through quick transitions. Highlighting that from the defensive point of view, the difficulties increase when the opposing team attacks by the sides. The Spaniard Sergi Enrich is the player responsible for the main plays of danger, and his highest quality is the finalization. For this match coach Jose Luis Mendilibar will not be able to count on Alejo, Pedro Leon, Fran Rico, Iván Ramis and Yoel, all injured.
The visiting team plays their first match in this edition of the Copa del Rey with the intention of winning a positive result as a visitor. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games has recorded 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses as a visitor, with a total of 24 goals scored and 25 conceded. Already inside the home, he won 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses, with a total of 20 goals scored and 26 conceded. The team arrives in this match after a defeat at home with Atletico Madrid by (0-1). In the last 10 matches played in all competitions, Celta de Vigo won 3, drawn 2 and lost 5. The team conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has been marked with regularity, since it managed to materialize in 9 of the last 10 games. This is a team that scores many times first: opened the scoring in 8 of their last 10 games, of those 8 reached the break in lead in 5 and managed to maintain the lead until the end of the 90 ‘in 4. There are 2 periods featured in the last 5 matches played as a visitor for all competitions: scored 4 of his 11 goals between the minutes (16’-30 ‘); suffered 3 of his 6 goals in the minutes (76’-90 ‘).
The Celta de Vigo arrive for this game unmotivated after having suffered a defeat at home by 0-1 against Atletico Madrid. The highest quality of the team lies in their ability to create goal opportunities through direct play. Noting that the Celta de Vigo presents a style of possession game of ball, aiming to attack through the midfield through constant triangulations and short passes. Also worthy of mention is the Spaniard Iago Aspas, who is responsible for the main dangerous moves, the highest quality being the clearing. For this match coach Juan Carlos Unzué can not count on Roncaglia, injured.
Eibar – Celta Vigo FREE TIPS
Barcelona – Win @ 1.40
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.75
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.70
