RC Celta de Vigo vs Elche prediction

Celta are in a slump, no question — five straight losses is ugly, and the absences of Alonso through suspension plus Starfelt and Vecino to injury don't help. But here's the thing: none of that changes the fact that Elche simply cannot win away from home. One win in 16 road trips. That's not a wobble — that's a structural problem. Elche have been flying lately with four wins in five, but almost all of that damage has been done at home. The one away win, at Real Oviedo, was the exception that proves the rule. Key absences including suspended Valera and injured Boayar make the trip even harder. Celta sit sixth in the table and own a strong historical record against Elche at Balaídos — 20 wins to 16 across 48 meetings. Even a misfiring version of Celta with Iago Aspas leading the line is a threat in front of their home crowd. Claude flagged that Celta's recent home form isn't great, and that's worth keeping in mind — this won't be a stroll. But backing a struggling home favourite against a side that barely exists on the road is the smart play here.