Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Prediction
Real Madrid just managed to stop a disappointing run of La Liga matches with a convincing 3-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao. Before that, coach Xabi Alonso's team had gone through three consecutive rounds only knowing how to draw against Rayo Vallecano, Elche and Girona, causing them to lose the top spot to their arch-rivals Barca. Los Blancos are now only one point behind the top team and their mandatory task when returning to the Bernabeu in round 16 is to win all 3 points against Celta Vigo.
At home this season, Real Madrid has been playing extremely consistently with a record of 6 wins and 14 goals. This is an important foundation for them to confidently aim for positive results. However, Celta Vigo is not an easy opponent, because coach Claudio Giraldez's team is possessing very impressive away form: earning 11 points after 6 away matches, among the most effective away teams in the league.
The history of the confrontation is completely on the Royal team's side. Real Madrid have won 11 consecutive matches against Celta in all competitions, including a thrilling 3-2 victory at the Bernabeu last season. Therefore, if they do not win, it will be an unacceptable stumble for Los Blancos before they enter the Champions League match against Manchester City next week.
On the other hand, Celta just had a mental boost when they beat Sant Andreu on penalties to win a ticket to the third round of Copa del Rey. However, their performance in La Liga is not very bright. The 0-1 loss to Espanyol in the last round continued to show their instability, when they only won 3/14 matches and are in 12th place with 16 points. It is the too many draws (7 matches) that prevent them from breaking into the top half of the rankings.
It’s worth remembering that the last time Celta Vigo left the Bernabeu with a win was almost two decades ago, which clearly reflects the level of difficulty the Galician representatives will face if they are to cause a surprise against a Real Madrid side desperate to get back on track.
Form, head-to-head history Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions, winning two of them.
On the other side of the battle line, Celta Vigo has lost 3/5 of the most recent matches.
Real Madrid have won all 10 of their last meetings with Celta Vigo.
Team information Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
Real Madrid are without Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Dean Huijsen, Ferland Mendy and Trent Alexander-Arnold due to injury.
On Celta Vigo's side, Joseph Aidoo and Mihailo Ristic are doubtful of playing.
Expected lineup Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
Real Madrid : Courtois; Carreras, Rudiger, Militao, Asencio; Tchouameni, Valverde, Guler; Bellingham; Vinicius Jr, Mbappe.
Celta Vigo: Radu; Alonso, Starfelt, Rodriguez; Rueda, Rodriguez, Moriba, Carrera; Aspas, Zaragoza; Iglesias.
Score prediction Real Madrid 3-1 Celta Vigo
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