Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid return to action following the international break on Saturday when they travel to Celta Vigo.
It has been another professional start to the campaign for Real Madrid in their La Liga title defense. However, they currently sit three points behind Barcelona at the summit despite avoiding defeat in their opening nine matches.
Celta Vigo will take confidence from their recent outings into this weekend’s showdown, as they look to stretch their unbeaten run to three matches in the Spanish top-flight.
Odds
Real Madrid will be the clear favorites on the moneyline this weekend, while a home success for Celta Vigo is considered to be the most unlikely result in La Liga.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Celta Vigo | +450 |
| Draw | +330 |
| Real Madrid | -163 |
Real Madrid Have Won Last Eight Against Celta
| Total | Celta Vigo | Real Madrid | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 34 | 5 | 26 | 3 |
| La Liga Games | 30 | 3 | 25 | 2 |
| Goals | 129 | 36 | 93 |
Real Madrid will be challenging to oppose based on the recent meetings between the sides. Los Blancos have won each of their last eight against Celta, which includes a professional 1-0 success in this exact fixture last term.
Celta haven’t recorded a win over Real in the league since a 2-0 home win in May 2014. In fact, they have picked up just one point from the last seven home matches against Los Blancos.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 3.0 Goals @ -124
Celta Vigo vs. Real Madrid Key Stats
- Celta Vigo have failed to win in their last 20 league matches against Real Madrid.
- Los Blancos have won on nine of their previous ten visits to Celta in the league.
- Celta are winless in their two home matches in La Liga this season.
- Real Madrid have avoided defeat in their last 41 league matches. They are just two away from reaching the record set by Barcelona.
Celta Vigo Team News
Iago Aspas and Ilaix Moriba are both absent for Celta Vigo this weekend due to suspensions. Carl Starfelt is a doubt to be fit enough to return to action on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Jailson and Daniel De are both out until the start of November with thigh and ankle injuries, respectively.
Possible Lineup
Vicente Guita (GK); Javier Manquillo, Unai Nunez, Kevin Vazquez, Oscar Mingueza, Fran Beltran, Luca de la Torre, Hugo Alvarez, Borja Iglesias, Anastasios Douvikas
Real Madrid Team News
Dani Carvajal and David Alaba are the only two major names on the Real Madrid treatment table. The latter is nearing a return, but a return date has been set for November.
Kylian Mbappe is expected to start on Saturday, despite pulling out of French international duty last week.
Possible Lineup
Andriy Lunin (GK); Lucas Vazquez, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
Celta Vigo vs. Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid are within touching distance of the historic unbeaten streak in La Liga, and a fascinating El Clasico showdown is set for next weekend.
We expect them to get within one of the unbeaten record by landing a workman-like success on the road at Celta Vigo on Saturday.
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