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

Os Celestes have lost all of their last five games against Los Blancos.

Real Madrid are all set to battle it out against Celta Vigo in what is going to be their mathweek 15 fixture of the LaLiga 2025-26 edition. This is going to be an interesting game, which will take place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.

Los Blancos eased past Athletic Club in their previous league match. It was a good performance by them, in which the team finally performed to secure a win.

With a win here, the Xabi Alonso-led Real Madrid can get to the top of the league table. They will be at home for their upcoming, and it is going to be a big plus for them.

Celta Vigo fell prey to Espanyol in their last LaLiga fixture. Even though they controlled the ball well, their defence was not good enough.

It ended up costing them three crucial points. Os Celestes are in 12th place on the points table. Meanwhile, the next match is surely going to be a tough one for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
• Date: Monday, December 8
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Sunday, Dec 7; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Real Madrid: D-D-W-D-W

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

Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

Kylian Mbappe continues to bag goals for Real Madrid and is yet again going to play an important role in the attacking front. In 15 league games in the ongoing season, he has scored 16 goals and has four assists to his name.

The Frenchman will be looking to continue being a thorn in the opponent’s defence.

Two days later and we still don't know how he did this 🤯@KMbappe | #LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/MEdyLpoFzG

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) December 5, 2025

Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo)

The 32-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the hosts. He has seven goal involvements in 14 LaLiga appearances this season and will be keen to add more to his tally. Borja Iglesias will be leading the attack from the front for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Real Madrid have secured seven clean sheets in 15 LaLiga matches this season.
• Celta Vigo have only secured one clean sheet in their last five games.
• Los Blancos are on a five-match winning streak against Os Celestes.

Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @31/100 10bet
• Kylian Mbappe to score @8/15 BetMGM
• Goals over3.5 @19/20 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, Dean Huijsen, David Alaba and Ferland Mendy are not going to be in action for Real Madrid. They are injured. Eduardo Camavinga might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Also read: Trent, Camavinga, Alaba & more – Real Madrid injury update following 3-0 win over Athletic Club

Celta Vigo are ready with all their players fit and prepared to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 137

Real Madrid won: 82

Celta Vigo won: 34

Draws: 21

Predicted Lineups

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

Courtois (GK); Valverde, Militao, Rudiger, Carreras; Ceballos, Tchouameni; Mastantuono, Bellingham, Vini; Mbappe

Celta Vigo predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Radu (GK); Rodriguez, Starfelt, Alonso; Rueda, Beltran, Roma, Carreira; Aspas, Iglesias, Zaragoza

Match Prediction

The hosts will be looking for yet another win, while Os Celetes might put up a strong fight here. Real Madrid are likely to take down Celta Vigo in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Celta Vigo

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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