Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: Match Predictions and Betting Insights

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Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: Match Predictions and Betting Insights

Real Madrid will host Celta Vigo in a high-stakes La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabeu. The game kicks off at 20:00. As Los Blancos aim to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona, they face a Celta Vigo side eager for an upset.

Match Overview

Real Madrid achieved a commanding 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in their last match, thanks to two goals from Kylian Mbappé and another from Eduardo Camavinga. This victory brought them to within one point of Barcelona in the league standings. Madrid has an impressive home record, winning all matches at the Bernabeu this season, including a notable victory against the champions, Barcelona, by 2-1.

Celta Vigo’s Recent Form

Celta Vigo currently sits in the bottom half of the La Liga table, having earned three wins in 14 matches. Their most recent game ended in disappointment, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Espanyol. However, Celta seems to perform better away, boasting three consecutive wins in their last La Liga away fixtures and a 2-1 victory against Sant Andreu in the Copa Del Rey.

Betting Insights

Betting markets heavily favor Real Madrid for this match. The odds for a home win are set at 3/10 by William Hill, while Celta Vigo’s victory is valued at 17/2 with bet365. A draw is priced at 9/2 by Paddy Power.

Head-to-Head History

In the last 37 encounters, Real Madrid has dominated Celta Vigo with a record of 29 wins, five losses, and three draws. In their last meeting in May, Madrid claimed a 3-2 victory.

Key Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappé: After scoring a brace against Bilbao, the forward now has 16 goals in La Liga.
Borja Iglesias: Celta Vigo’s striker has tallied five goals this season and may pose a challenge for Madrid’s defense.

Probable Line-Ups

Real Madrid may face challenges with injuries, as Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to miss the match alongside Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Dean Huijsen. Mbappé is anticipated to lead the attack, with Antonio Rudiger likely starting in defense.

Celta Vigo has no significant injuries or suspensions and might field a lineup featuring Iglesias leading the front line, supported by Pablo Duran.

Additional Observations

Recent encounters between these teams have seen high-scoring matches, with three of their last four meetings yielding over 3.5 goals. Both teams also managed to score in their last three contests. Notably, Real Madrid has finished their last two home games in the lead at halftime and scored in both halves in every preceding encounter with Celta Vigo.