Celta Vigo vs Al-Nassr predictions for this friendly pre-season game that will be played on Monday evening. This is the first pre-season affari for Celta who have made several changes to their squad. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Celta Vigo vs Al-Nassr Predictions
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Pre-season Intrigue: Celta Vigo vs Al-Nassr Analyzed
Key Stats
– Al-Nassr conceded only 18 goals in the entire previous season, maintaining a robust defense.
– Despite ending in the 13th position, Celta Vigo managed to defeat Barcelona, the champions of last season.
As the 2023-2024 football season draws near, the pre-season friendlies give us a sneak peek into the upcoming campaign’s potential dynamics. Celta Vigo of La Liga and Saudi Pro League’s Al-Nassr will cross swords in one such friendly fixture scheduled for Monday night.
Introducing the Challengers
After a challenging season, securing their La Liga position at the 13th spot, Celta Vigo’s focus now is to amplify their performance in the forthcoming season. Al-Nassr, on the other hand, had a commendable previous season, settling for the second position in the Saudi Pro League, merely trailing the champions Al-Ittihad.
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Both teams have undergone leadership changes recently. Rafael Benitez, the former Premier League maestro, has taken the reins of the Sky Blues from Carlos Carvalhal, while Al-Nassr has welcomed Luis Castro as their new commander following Rudi Garcia’s dismissal. Benitez’s primary objective is to lead Celta Vigo to a position higher than the last season’s 13th, while Castro aims to lead the Saudi Arabian outfit to a resounding title challenge.
Changes in Rosters: A Glimpse into the Future
Celta Vigo have already shown a glimpse of their ambition with two new arrivals. Carles Perez, from Roma, has permanently joined the squad, and Atletico Madrid’s Manu Sanchez is the latest free transfer addition. More additions are expected in the coming weeks, showing their determination for the La Liga opener against Osasuna on August 13.
Al-Nassr, after ending their Pro League campaign in May with a 3-0 victory over Al-Fateh, have already played two friendlies. The summer market has seen high-profile additions to the team, such as Marcelo Brozovic and the famed Cristiano Ronaldo, which is bound to draw more eyes to the Saudi Pro League.
What to Expect: Analysing the Teams
The forthcoming friendly is an opportunity for Benitez to gauge his team’s capability. We expect Perez and Sanchez to have their unofficial second debut for the Sky Blues. Other notable mentions for the starting lineup are Iago Aspas, Oscar Mingueza, and Fran Beltran.
As for Al-Nassr, Ronaldo and Brozovic, who spectated their side’s 5-1 victory over Farense, might feature in this match. Unfortunately, they will miss the services of their veteran goalkeeper, David Ospina, who’s recuperating from an injury.
Statistical Insights and Predictions
Diving into the statistics from last season, Celta Vigo managed an average of 1.1 goals per game, with a total of 43 goals scored and 53 conceded. They had a BettingTips4You Expert Rating rating of 6.79. Al-Nassr, on the other hand, had a staggering 2.1 goals per game on average, having netted 63 times and conceding only 18 goals, earning an impressive BettingTips4You Expert Rating of 7.01.
Considering Celta’s statistics and Al-Nassr’s formidable average goals per game, an Over 1.5 Goals prediction seems highly likely for this fixture. Both teams are testing their new-look rosters, and goals from both ends can be expected.
However, a 2-0 victory for Celta Vigo might seem contradictory at first, given Al-Nassr’s attacking prowess. But, given Celta’s last-season victory over champions Barcelona and their intention to solidify their squad for a better performance this season, this scoreline seems possible also considering their opponents have their high-profile players probably not available.
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