Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
Los Blancos are three points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona.
Real Madrid travel to Balaidos in their first game following the international break. After a bright start to the campaign, Celta have suffered a slight dip in form and they will be missing their best player Iago Aspas against Los Blancos. They still have players capable of asking questions of the visiting defence, but the superior quality of Real Madrid should show over the course of 90 minutes. The home team will be hoping to get a positive result but Los Blancos will surely make things difficult for them.
The Los Blancos side are on a nine-match unbeaten streak in the league, yet to concede a defeat. They won six in that period. The latest being a 2-0 victory over Villarreal.
Their in-form attacking side including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior has helped the team to seal victories at a consistent rate. Los Blancos will look to keep their unbeaten street going when they face Celta Vigo. This fixture will be an exciting one for sure.
Kick-Off:
Saturday, 19 Oct 2024 at 08:00 PM UK
Sunday, 20 Oct 2024 at 12:30 AM IST
Location: Balaidos
Form
Celta Vigo (all competitions): W-D-L-L-W
Real Madrid (all competitions): W-L-D-W-W
Players to Watch
Williot Swedberg (Celta Vigo)
Swedberg gives more dynamism to the midfield sector because he has the speed to progress. He receives the ball by turning his body to make the game flow. He has characteristics that allow him to make smart decisions on the ball.
He also controls possession and looks for spaces against deep blocks, always with his head held high and attentive to his surroundings. Swedberg is a player who enjoys finding his way into the penalty area. He has the maturity to understand what is asked and executes with mastery.
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
Valverde’s versatility and adaptability are his biggest strength. Valverde is a player who tries not to risk too much with the ball but remains very composed with the ability to get out of tight spaces when pressed. He is predominantly right-footed, but he can pick a pass with his weaker foot and with considerable confidence.
On the defensive side, Valverde stands out for his physique, tactical and positional intelligence, commitment and consistency. His reliability in tacking stands out, which added to his great speed gives the team plenty of security and mobility.
Match Facts
- Celta Vigo’s last home win against Real Madrid was in 2014.
- The winner of their last meeting was Real Madrid
- The average number of goals in meetings between Celta Vigo and Real Madrid is 3.
Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid: Betting Tips & Odds
- Tip 1 – Real Madrid to win this fixture – 4/7 by bet365
- Tip 2 – Kylian Mbappe to score anytime
- Tip 3 – Both teams to score
Injury and Team News
Aspas and Ilaix Moriba are both suspended after seeing a red card in Gran Canaria. Jailson is set to miss this upcoming fixture due to injury.
Los Blancos will be without Dani Carvajal for the rest of the season after he suffered a serious ACL injury last time out. Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao and Brahim Diaz are doubtful for this fixture.
Head-to-Head
Matches: 32
Celta Vigo: 5
Real Madrid: 24
Draws: 3
Predicted Lineups
Celta Vigo Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):
Guaita(GK); Manquillo, Starfelt, Alonso; Mingueza, Beltran, Damian, Alvarez; Bamba, Iglesias, Swedberg
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):
Lunin(GK); Mendy, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Vazquez; Camavinga, Bellingham, Valverde, Vinicius; Mbappe, Rodrigo
Match Prediction for Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid
Celta Vigo started their new season very well and as per expectations, they are performing. But when they face Los Blancos, it will be a completely different thing. The away team are unbeaten in the league till now and will pose a big challenge for the home team. Most probably Real Madrid will win this fixture.
Prediction: Celta Vigo 1-3 Real Madrid
Telecast for Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid
India: GXR World Website
UK: Premier Sports and ITV
USA: ESPN+
Nigeria: SuperSport
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