Atl. Madrid – Celta Vigo : Preview & Prediction
Atletico Madrid are hugely disappointing this year. Qualified in extremis for the knockout stages of the Champions League (during the last match), the reigning Spanish champion continues to make missteps in La Liga. After the totally failed match against a very good Barca (4-2 defeat), Simeone’s men won against Getafe with a lot of desire but success (4-3), before suffering another defeat, which blemished this times (0-1 against Levante, bottom of the championship). The club recovered perfectly last weekend by disposing of Osasuna with style (0-3). Wednesday evening in the Champions League, Atlético was held in check at home by Manchester United (1-1), and retains all its chances of qualifying at Old Trafford!
Celta Vigo is having another average season, and should play mid-table for the last 13 games. With a quality group, capable of performing well (the 3-3 against Barca, the 0-2 victory at Betis or the 2-2 in Seville for example), the latter does not manage to play well over time. , which partly explains its ranking. Celta is more than capable of taking a point at the Wanda Metropolitano, and will even try to do more, in a match that promises to be quite open. With a 12-point lead in the red zone, Vigo doesn’t have much to lose anyway.
Atletico Madrid are fifth in La Liga with a record of 12 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses.
The ‘over 1.5′ tip has come up in 16 of Colchoneros’ last 17 games.
Celta Vigo are ninth in La Liga with a record of 8 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses.
Over 1.5 has been passed in 13 of Vigo’s last 16 games.
Atletico are 6 games unbeaten against this opponent, and have lost only one of the last 12 head-to-head.
The ‘over 1.5’ prediction has come up in the last 4 games between these two teams, and in 11 of the last 13 head-to-head matches.
Atletico Madrid is clearly not achieving the hoped-for season in La Liga, and must at least finish in the top 4 to grab the Champions League next year. For the moment just one place below this target, with the same number of points as Barca (fourth with a better goal difference, and a game less), the fight is likely to be fierce. At home, the club cannot afford the same debacle as against Levante, and will have to take at least a point, with the way. Win or draw for Atlético and more than 1.5. For those who want better odds, do not hesitate to play a Colchoneros success.
Atl. Madrid – Celta Vigo : Betting Tips
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
