Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 12/05/2024, 01:48  by Joseph King in LaLiga Predictions

Fourth-place Atletico Madrid return to the Civitas Metropolitano to take on 15th-placed Celta Vigo for matchday 35 of the Spanish top flight. Both sides will be looking to put some breathing space between themselves and their respective goals. For Atletico, they can consolidate their Champions League qualification spot with a win as they currently lead fifth-place Athletic Club by six points. At the other end of the table, Celta can potentially finalize their survival from the drop with a win and a Cadiz defeat.

Atletico come into this match off the back of two straight victories, the most recent a 1-0 away win over Mallorca. They’ll now take on their opponents in front of the home crowd at a venue where Los Colchoneros have been indomitable this season. Only league champions Real Madrid have a better home record than Atletico who have ripped off 15 wins from 17 appearances in LaLiga. Atletico Madrid have now won their last three in a row at home across all competitions, defeating Dortmund, Girona and Athletic Club during that stretch. Diego Simeone’s side have nearly doubled their goal scoring output on home soil, netting 40 goals compared to just 23 on the road.

Celta Vigo head to the capital in good form overall. They beat Villarreal 3-2 at home last weekend, netting the winning goal just eight minutes from the full-time whistle. It marked the fourth victory in the last eight matches for Los Celestes who have all but secured their position in the top flight. The visitors will face a tough test here, though, as they have managed to win only three of their 17 away fixtures this campaign. Of their last six away LaLiga matches, Celta have lost four, conceding a worrying 15 goals during that stretch.