Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Alaves prediction, odds and how to watch

Celta Vigo put five past Racing Santander without reply at home, ending a miserable run of form with a statement performance. Pablo Durán scored twice as the hosts turned a tight first half into a rout.

Deportivo Alaves bossed possession, fired 24 shots, and kept the Athletic Club goalkeeper busy with six saves, but could not find a way through in a goalless draw at San Mames.

Omonia Nicosia ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo in the UEFA Europa League, with Jure Balkovec's late goal in the 88th minute proving the difference despite Celta dominating large spells of the contest.

Valencia ended a run of four consecutive La Liga defeats with a gritty 1-0 win at Deportivo Alaves, substitute Luis Rioja settling the contest with a right-foot finish twelve minutes from time. Alaves dominated large portions of the match but paid the price for squandering two big chances.

Ferran Jutglà gave Celta Vigo the lead just before half-time but Málaga substitute Adrián Niño headed home in the 83rd minute to salvage a draw that the visitors' second-half effort arguably merited.

Celta Vigo have not won in five La Liga matches and are averaging less than a goal a game. Deportivo Alaves arrive inconsistent but capable of genuine damage, and Sunday's match in Vigo could go several ways.

Celta Vigo host Juventus on Thursday having lost all three of their Europa League matches and conceded seven goals. Juventus arrive having put five past NEC Nijmegen without reply. This is not a fixture. It is a problem.

Deportivo Alaves arrive at this La Liga fixture in confident form, but Atletico Madrid are not a side you write off. Sunday's clash has the makings of a proper contest.