Albert
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My Prediction
Celta Vigo by 2Let's dive headfirst into this tantalizing LaLiga match between Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo.
First up, let's check the backstops. For Celta Vigo, Vicente Guaita has been showing his skill between the sticks with a rating of 6.86 and 16 saves. Over at Real Sociedad, we've got Álex Remiro who isn't exactly looking comfy with a lower 6.62 rating and only pulling off 7 saves. Someone might want to pass him some oven mitts.
Top players' season stats are illuminating, to say the least. Celta Vigo's star striker Borja Iglesias has been bumbling around the pitch like a half-blind badger, yet still boasts a rating of 7.65 with 5 goals and 9 shots on goal. Then you've got Ilaix Moriba, not bad for a juggling act-turned-footballer, holding a 7.24 rating and 1 goal under his belt. Don't forget Iago Aspas, who despite having an unfortunate resemblance to a shaggy llama, stands with a 7.12 rating and 1 goal. Yet more proof that miracles do happen.
Now to Real Sociedad. First up, Jon Martin, who with a 7.22 rating is their top contender and looks like he practices his nuances with a ball rather than social skills. Takefusa Kubo follows with a 7.08 rating and has been spending more time keeping the grass warm rather than scoring, with no goals to his name. Pay special attention to Mikel Oyarzabal, he's bagged 2 goals and sits on a 6.94 rating.
Let's talk about the past performances. The last four games between these two have been a seesaw much like the bickering of an old married couple. Two wins for Celta Vigo, one for Real Sociedad and one deadlock ensure a mixed bag.
On the overall performance, Celta Vigo edges out Real Sociedad in the regular season record with a record of 14-7-14 to Real Sociedad's 12-7-16. Perhaps indicative of how unpredictable this contest seems to be.
Now, recent form. Celta Vigo seems to know how to party, they've lost some, won some like a proper lottery, while Real Sociedad is on an all-inclusive, expense-paid trip to Miseryville with recent performances being as appealing as a Monday morning in a sweatshop.
So, let's get to brass tacks, shall we?
Albert’s Prediction: Celta Vigo by 2