Preview: Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Os Celestes emerged victorious when they last faced Los Blancos.

Celta Vigo are now going to have a face-off against Real Madrid for their matchweek 27 of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This will be an intense outing between these clubs, taking place at the Estadio de Balaidos.

Os Celestes have performed well in their last four matches. They have secured back-to-back wins and will be eager to extend their winning run.

Celta Vigo are in sixth place on the league table after winning 10 of their 26 matches. They will be at home for their upcoming fixture and will be eager to outplay Los Blancos once again.

Real Madrid have faced defeats in both of their last two league matches and will be under pressure for their next one. They have seen some recent and serious injuries in the squad, which is going to be another concerning point for them.

The Alvaro Arbeloa-led side will be looking to make a comeback here, but it is going to be a tough outing for them. Los Blancos are now in second place on the LaLiga points table and four points away from league leaders FC Barcelona.

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Kick-off:

• Location: Vigo, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio de Balaidos
• Date: Saturday, March 07
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Friday, March 06; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Celta Vigo: D-W-W-W-W

Real Madrid: W-W-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Ferran Jutglà (Celta Vigo)

Ferran Jutglà was one of the goal scorers for Celta Vigo in their previous league game against Girona. He will be looking to step up once again so that he can help his side get three more points. The 27-year-old has five goal involvements in 18 LaLiga appearances this season.

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)

The 25-year-old has scored in four of the last five matches for Real Madrid and will be yet again ready to help his side in the attacking front. He has scored nine goals and has five assists to his name in 25 league games of the ongoing campaign. Vinicius Junior is going to lead the attack from the left for Los Blancos and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Celta Vigo are on a four-match winning run.
• Real Madrid have only won one of their last three games.
• Los Blancos have defeated Os Celestes four times in their last five attempts.

Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @23/20 Ak Bets
• Vini Jr. to score @12/5 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @17/40 Betway

Injury and Team News

Celta Vigo will miss out on the services of Pablo Duran and Franco Cervi. They are injured. Marcos Alonso and Carl Starfelt might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Raul Asencio, Dani Ceballos and Eder Militao are not going to be in action for Real Madrid due to their injuries. Dean Huijsen and Franco Mastantuono are suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 138

Celta Vigo won: 35

Real Madrid won: 82

Draws: 21

Predicted Lineups

Celta Vigo predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Radu (GK); Rodríguez, Aidoo, Domínguez; Mingueza, Román, Moriba, Carreira; Aspas, Jutglà, Álvarez

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Courtois (GK); Trent, Rüdiger, Alaba, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Pitarch, Valverde, Guler, Vinicius; Garcia

Match Prediction

Neither of these sides will be looking to back down here. Real Madrid are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Celta de Vigo in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid

Telecast Details

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UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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