Celta vs Betis: preview, likely lineups and fantasy tips

We show the probable lineups and statistical data of interest for your preferred fantasy game.

We also put our necks on the line a bit and give you a captain, a striker, a wall and a risk for each of the two teams.

Celta - Betis

Match date: 25/10-16:15

R.C. Celta de Vigo

The Claudio Giráldez squad arrives in a positive run after beating Alavés (2-1) in LaLiga and coming back against Celtic in Glasgow (1-2), with a double from Javi Rodríguez. The Vigo side are eighth with 11 points and aim to build on their improvement against a opponent sitting in Champions League. European fatigue and the many absences will once again shape the coach's game plan.

The treatment room continues to be the main problem. Borja Iglesias, Starfelt, Miguel Román, El-Abdellaoui and Álvaro Núñez are still out. The good news is the return of Pablo Durán, who already got minutes in Glasgow. Iago Aspas was also in the starting line-up in Europe, although Giráldez recognizes that he still needs to manage his efforts and is not ready to play full matches.

In the possible starting XI, Radu keeps his undroppable status, while Javi Rodríguez is gaining prominence thanks to his latest performances. Ilaix, Febas and Burcio are vying for minutes in a midfield that has been hit by absences. Up front, Jutglà points to continuing as the reference, with Swedberg, Driouech, Hugo González and Aspas among the offensive alternatives. The accumulation of matches could lead to several rotations.

Main doubts in the starting XI: Marcos Alonso or Yoel Lago at the back; Febas or Burcio in midfield; Driouech or Hugo González up front.

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Real Betis Balompié

Manuel Pellegrini's side visit Balaídos set in the fourth spot with 19 points. The verdiblancos arrive boosted by their win over Feyenoord (1-0), which allows them to add nine points from nine possible in the Champions League, although their last league outing ended in a heavy defeat against Barcelona (2-5). The team still has an important offensive potential, especially with Abde, Antony and Isco.

Cucho Hernández and Junior Firpo are out with injury, while Facundo Bernal is suspended for four matches after his sending-off against Barcelona, although the club has announced an appeal. The good news is the return of Aitor Ruibal, who came back into the squad for Feyenoord after several months away. Troy Parrott remains as the main offensive reference in the absence of the Colombian.

Pellegrini could make tweaks from the European match, although the press largely agrees on the structure of the team. Álvaro Valles looks set to keep the goal, with Angél Ortíz/Bellerín, Natan, Diego Llorente and Fran García well positioned in defence. Marc Roca and Ceballos/Fornals in the middle of the park, while Antony, Isco and Abde appear as the main supporting cast for Parrott. 

Main doubts in the starting XI: Angel Ortíz / Bellerín , Ceballos / Fornals.

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