Celta Vigo vs Atletico Madrid Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Atletico are eyeing for this crucial win over the hosts.

LaLiga has given many historic and formidable football clubs to the world. Currently, the league is in its 94th edition i.e 2024-25 season. It started a month ago and teams have played their initial few matches so far. In this ongoing week, Atletico Madrid will face Celta Vigo. As of now, Atletico are sitting in fourth position on the table, whereas Celta Vigo are currently ninth.

Out of the six matches in the season so far, both Atletico and Celta Vigo have won thrice. The difference in their rankings is due to the number of matches, both the teams have either drawn or lost. Atletico Madrid drew their last match, which was against Rayo Vallecano. On the other hand, Celta Vigo lost their last match against Athletic Club. Moving up the table is the goal and therefore, winning this match would be the immediate priority for both the teams. 

Kick-Off: 

Friday, 27th Sep at 12:30 AM (IST)

Location: Balaidos Stadium, Vigo, Spain

Form: 

Celta Vigo (Last five matches): L-W-L-L-W

Atletico Madrid (Last five matches): D-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo)

Iago Aspas, a 37-year-old Spanish professional, plays as a striker for his team. Aspas is one of the oldest Celta Vigo players, as he has been part of the team since the 2015-16 season. This season so far, he has scored thrice and assisted twice in six matches. He has goal-scoring abilities and on top of that, his experience makes the attack effective.

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

Julian Alvarez, a young talent from Argentina, plays as a forward for Atletico. This is Alvarez’s first La Liga season, as he is newly signed by Atletico. Before this, he was part of Manchester City, where he spent two seasons. Currently, for Atletico, Alvarez has played six matches and has scored once. He holds huge potential in terms of scoring goals and even assisting them. 

Match Facts

• Celta Vigo’s winning percentage considering their last 10 matches is 50%, and also they have lost 50% of their matches.
• Atletico Madrid have managed to avoid any loss in their last 10 matches.
• The last time these two teams met, Atletico secured a marginal win with a goal difference of one. 

Celta Vigo vs Atletico Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip1: Atletico Madrid to win the match- 10/11 bet365
• Tip2: Both the teams to score the goals- Yes 8/13 bet365
• Tip3: Match to end with goals over 2.5- 8/11 bet365

Injury and Team News 

As of now in Celta Vigo, Luca de la Torre, Javier Manquillo and Mihailo Ristic are injured. They are expected to return in October. Iago Aspas will lead the attack along with Anastasios Douvikas and Jonathan Bamba. Williot Swedberg might replace Hugo Sotelo at the centre. 

In Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone will most probably go with the same team from the last match. They might replace Alexander Sørloth with Antoine Griezmann in the attack against Celta Vigo. Their important midfielder Rodrigo De Paul is currently out due to injury. 

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches: 35

Celta Vigo: 7

Atletico Madrid: 21

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

Celta Vigo predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Guaita; Galiano, Starfelt, Jailson; Alvarez, Swedberg, Rodriguez, Mingueza; Aspas, Douvikas, Bamba

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Obalk; Molina, Azpilicueta, Witsel, Mandava, Lino; Llorente, Koke, Gallagher; Griezmann, Alvarez

Match Prediction for Celta Vigo vs Atletico Madrid

Looking at the past stats and considering the current teams, Atletico have got a better chance of winning. It will be the home advantage for Celta Vigo and despite that, Atletico will pull it off. One of the major reasons behind this is also injuries in Celta Vigo’s squad. 

Prediction: Celta Vigo 1-2 Atlético Madrid

Telecast Details

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