Ace Football previews the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Real Madrid are out to consolidate their place inside the top four of the La Liga table, when stepping up against Celta Vigo for a match this coming Sunday. Celta Vigo no doubt have a surprise in mind, but a win for Real Madrid nevertheless seems the likely outcome.
Sitting top of the table, Real Madrid have claimed 66 points after 27 rounds, while Celta Vigo have amassed 24 points and presently rank as number 17 in the La Liga.
Team form: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
Real Madrid Form
The Real Madrid team look in good shape before their match against Celta Vigo, as they seek to remain unbeaten. Firstly, they beat Sevilla 1-0, then they held Valencia to a 2-2 draw. Their last outing resulted in a hard fought 1-1 draw RB Leipzig. Real Madrid showed little mercy in their past six matches at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, of which they won five and drew once. Going undefeated, they hit the target 14 times, while letting in four themselves.
Celta Vigo Form
In their past three matches, Celta Vigo lost 1-2 against Barcelona, drew 2-2 with Cadiz and won 1-0 against Almeria. Celta Vigo managed to win just once in their past six away games in the La Liga. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring nine time and letting in ten.
Betting stats for Real Madrid and Celta Vigo
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Real Madrid have not lost 59 of the last 61 home matches in the La Liga
- Real Madrid have not lost the last 27 home matches in a row
- Real Madrid have not lost 35 of the last 37 matches
- Real Madrid have not lost the last 20 matches in a row in the La Liga
- Real Madrid have scored in 37 of the last 38 matches
- Celta Vigo have not won 17 of the last 19 away matches in the La Liga
- In 6 of the last 7 away matches Celta Vigo played, both teams scored
- Celta Vigo have scored in 12 of the last 14 matches
- In 6 of the last 7 Celta Vigo away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Celta Vigo have conceded in 11 of the last 13 matches
Players on top: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
Scoring eight goals during a La Liga campaign is just the sort of form, every club adores in a player. Joselu is out to extend his current momentum, and the upcoming game should be a good opportunity to add another goal to his name. Picking Joselu to score seems like a no-brainer currently.
Popular markets: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
Full-time result
Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid won eight and drew two. Celta Vigo won four of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew four and lost two. Real Madrid are on an amazing streak of now 21 games in a row without defeat. Real Madrid are on an amazing streak of now 18 games at home in a row without defeat. Real Madrid have beaten Celta Vigo in 7 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Real Madrid scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Celta Vigo scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Real Madrid managed to open the scoreline in no less than seven of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Celta Vigo performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in six of their last 10 games. Real Madrid have scored in 20 consecutive home meetings with Celta Vigo.
Total goals
Real Madrid saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.8 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Celta Vigo, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.4 times goals per game themselves. Real Madrid scored at least one goal in their last 15 matches.
Betting prediction: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this La Liga match.