Explore My Football Facts’ detailed preview for Atletico Madrid-Celta Vigo in La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions and line-ups for the 17:30 BST match.
Atlético Madrid come to this in the best recent league form, having won two of their last five and scored five goals in their last two. Celta Vigo have been more uneven, with three defeats in their last five league games and just one clean sheet in that run. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is that Atlético’s home advantage and slightly more consistent results give them the better platform.
Celta’s recent results away from home show they can still overcome a result, as was seen in the win at Valencia, but they have also struggled to keep games tight against Villarreal and Barcelona. Atlético have had a few close defeats so this doesn’t look like a simple home banker. Even so, the head-to-head record has more often gone the way of Atlético, which tips the balance towards the home team.
Forms guide and team overview
Atlético Madrid
Atletico Madrid’s recent form in La Liga has been mixed but improving, with back-to-back wins over Athletic Club and Valencia following three straight defeats. The 2-0 home win at Valencia stands out as a cleaner result, while the 3-2 home win against Athletic Club shows they can still find goals when the game kicks off.
In their last five league games, Atlético have scored in four and conceded in four, so there has been some volatility at both ends. Having said that, the last two results suggest a bit more control than the defeats against Elche, Sevilla and FC Barcelona.
Atlético de Madrid Last 5 results
Celta de Vigo
Celta Vigo’s recent form in La Liga has been spotty, with just two wins in their last five and three defeats. A 3-1 win at home to Elche is their best recent result, but defeats to Villarreal, FC Barcelona and Real Oviedo show they have struggled for consistency.
Away from home, Celta have at least shown they can compete, as evidenced by the 3-2 win at Valencia. Still, the general pattern is one of narrow defeats and limited margin for error, which is a concern heading into a trip to Atletico Madrid.
Celta de Vigo Last 5 Results
Team news and injury report
Atlético Madrid
- Nico González (Unknown Injury)
Celta de Vigo
- Miguel Román (Metatarsal Fracture)
Alignments and tactical configuration
Atlético Madrid (4-5-1)
Expected lineup: Juan Musso (Goalkeeper), Clément Lenglet (Defender), Javier Boñar (Defender), Julio Díaz (Defender), Robin Le Normand (Defender), Javi Morcillo (Midfielder), Nahuel Molina (Midfielder), Obed Vargas (Midfielder), Rodrigo Mendoza (Midfielder), Thiago Almada (Midfielder), Thiago Almada (Midfielder), Rayttaane (Midfielder)
Atletico Madrid’s predicted 4-5-1 should give them a solid base, with the midfield five helping them control central areas and support the lone striker. Rayane Belaid provides the main outlet up front, while Javi Morcillo and the wider midfield runners can help turn possession into pressure.
Celta Vigo (3-4-2-1)
Expected lineup: Ionuț Radu (Goalkeeper), Javi Rodríguez (Defender), Yoel Lago (Defender), Álvaro Núñez (Defender), Fer López (Midfielder), Ilaix Moriba (Midfielder), Javi Rueda (Midfielder), Sergio Carreira (Midfielder), Ferran Jutglà (Forward), Hugo Álvarez (Forward), Hugo Álvarez (Forward)
Celta Vigo’s predicted 3-4-2-1 gives them numbers in the middle and enough support around the striker to link play quickly. Ferran Jutglà, Hugo Álvarez and Iago Aspas should give them options between the lines, while the full-backs can offer the width.
