Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 08/03/2024, 12:30  by Sridhar | Modified on 10/03/2024 at 05:30 in LaLiga Prediction

Real Madrid will look to halt their recent spate of draws and get back to winning ways as they host Celta Vigo. This La Liga match will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday. Ahead of the weekend fixtures, the hosts are at the top of the standings with 66 points, while the visitors are 17th with 24 points. Madrid have a very healthy seven-point lead over Girona, as the Caltanoia side has faltered in recent times. The hosts are coming off a 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig in the Champions League, and that was enough to see them progress in the continental competition. Nevertheless, it was their third defeat across four competitive matches, casting doubt on whether they may have lost a bit of steam. Familiar climes should help address those, as the hosts have won 11 of their last 13 home league games.

Celta are five points above the bottom three ahead of this round, so there is no imminent danger of getting dragged into the red zone. They are coming off a 1-0 win over Almeria that has boosted their chances of safety, a result that followed a 2-2 draw against Cadiz. Even in the reverse fixture, Celta held their own and were only defeated by a single goal. That said, they have lost four of their last seven league games, highlighting their inconsistent form. The problems persist on the road, where Celta has struggled to hold its own. The visitors have won only one of their last 11 away league matches, losing six and drawing four.