Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
La Liga, KO:
20:00 ,
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Real Madrid continue their pursuit of leaders Barcelona when they host Celta Vigo in a Spanish La Liga fixture. The visitors have caught the eye on their recent travels but Los Blancos are almost unstoppable at home.
Real Madrid moved to within one point of Barcelona after claiming a 3-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao in their previous La Liga fixture. Kylian Mbappe scored a brace while Eduardo Camavinga was also on target.
Having been on the road in their last six matches in all competitions, Real Madrid are back at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Xabi Alonso’s team have a 100% record at home this season, with a 2-1 victory over champions Barcelona among their results.
Celta Vigo are in the bottom half of the table, having picked up just three wins from their 14 La Liga matches. Claudio Giraldez’s men suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Espanyol in their previous fixture.
One positive for Celta Vigo is that they seem to do well on their travels, having won their last three La Liga away matches. They also picked up a 2-1 extra-time victory at Sant Andreu in a midweek Copa Del Rey clash.
How the bookies view it: Madrid overwhelming favourites
Real Madrid have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies, with a home win priced at 3/10 by William Hill. A victory for Celta Vigo is valued at 17/2 by bet365, while a draw is set at odds of 9/2 by Paddy Power.
Head to head: Los Blancos on top
Real Madrid have a 29-5 advantage, with three draws in the last 37 matches against Celta Vigo. Los Blancos claimed a 3-2 home victory in the last meeting back in May.
Players to watch: Unstoppable Mbappe
Mbappe’s brace at Bilbao took his tally to 16 La Liga goals, and he will be the one to watch for Real Madrid once again. The forward found the net four times in three meetings with Celta Vigo last season and will be keen to maintain his scoring run (Kylian Mbappe anytime goalscorer – priced at 4/9 with bet365).
Celta Vigo have also shown some attacking quality this season, with Borja Iglesias scoring five La Liga goals so far. The striker could be worth keeping an eye on (Borja Iglesias anytime goalscorer – valued at 5/2 on bet365).
Probable line-ups:
Trent Alexander-Arnold picked up an Injury at Bilbao and is likely to miss out for Real Madrid, while Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and Dean Huijsen are also ruled out. Mbappe should lead the line once again, with Antonio Rudiger set to start at the back.
Celta Vigo have no major injuries or suspensions heading into this clash. Pablo Duran could be given a start after coming off the bench last time out, while Iglesias is expected to lead the line once again.
Real Madrid: Courtois, Valverde, Militao, Rudiger, Carreras, Bellingham, Tchouameni, Diaz, Guler, Vinicius, Mbappe.
Celta Vigo: Radu, Rodriguez, Starfelt, Alonso, Rueda, Beltran, Roman, Carreira, Aspas, Duran, Zaragoza.
Anything else catch the eye?
Three of the last four matches between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo have produced over 3.5 goals – offered at 10/11 by Betfred. Both teams have also scored in the last three meetings (BTTS YES – available at 4/6 on bet365).
Real Madrid have led at the break in their last two home matches (Real Madrid halftime win – valued at 7/10 with William Hill). They have also scored in both halves in the last four meetings with Celta Vigo (Real Madrid to score in both halves – set at odds of 8/11 on bet365).
Given the minimal odds for a straight Real Madrid victory, a win and both teams to score offers more value (Real Madrid win & BTTS YES – priced at 7/5 with bet365).
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Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Betting Tips & Predictions
Real Madrid halftime win
7/10
William Hill
Real Madrid to score in both halves
8/11
Bet365
Real Madrid win & BTTS YES
7/5
Bet365
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