Celta Vigo vs Atletico Madrid Predictions

Celta Vigo vs Atletico Madrid predictions for their La Liga clash on Sunday. Can the visitors continue their fine form with an away win against an inconsistent Celta Vigo at Abanca-Balaidos and move further up in La Liga table? Read on for our free match preview and betting tips.

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Celta Vigo vs Atletico Madrid Predictions

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Clash of Titans: Atletico Madrid’s Quest for Dominance vs Celta Vigo’s Battle for Survival

In the majestic world of La Liga, Atletico Madrid are set to clash horns with Celta Vigo on Saturday night. Diego Simeone’s squad, currently ranked fourth, are chasing their sixth consecutive win in all competitions. With just a game in hand, they are trailing five points behind the front-runners, Real Madrid. Celta Vigo, on the flip side, find themselves in a precarious position at 18th, amassing a meagre six points from their initial nine outings.

Celta Vigo’s Struggle

The Sky Blues recently managed to salvage a point from Getafe, although this only extended their streak without a victory in the league to five matches. Their only victory from the nine league games has been a major cause for concern. Their head-to-head against Atletico has been unfavourable, having lost their past four league encounters.

The last time Celta overpowered Atletico was back in September 2018. A tough road lies ahead for Rafael Benitez and his men, with Girona, Sevilla, and Athletic Bilbao waiting in the wings.

Atletico’s Ascendancy

Simeone’s troops are riding high on confidence, especially after their nail-biting win against Real Sociedad, courtesy of Antoine Griezmann’s decisive penalty in the dying minutes. Their winning streak in the league stands at four, and they’ve kickstarted their Champions League campaign on the right foot too. The Reds and Whites are looking at a favourable set of fixtures, and one wouldn’t be surprised if they continue their winning spree.

Key Players and Tactics

Celta Vigo’s Side: Their key player, Iago Aspas, unfortunately missed a penalty in the previous match and is yet to mark his name on the scoresheet this season. Despite this, his presence alongside Jorgen Strand Larsen in the attacking third remains crucial. An injury setback for Mihailo Ristic offers Manu Sanchez a probable place in the starting XI.

Atletico’s Side: Atletico’s forward, Alvaro Morata, has been in stellar form, netting five times already in La Liga. Injuries to key players like Vitolo, Memphis Depay, and Thomas Lemar might force Simeone to rethink his strategies. However, with Griezmann and Morata up front, goals are almost guaranteed.

The Decisive Areas

The battle might tilt in favour of the team that dominates the midfield. Both teams have top-notch forwards who can be lethal if they receive adequate support from the midfielders. Key duels between Celta’s Aspas and Atletico’s Griezmann could determine the outcome of this fixture.

Strengths, Weaknesses and Suggestions

While Atletico Madrid’s aggressive gameplay and solid defence have been their strengths, their over-reliance on certain key players might be their Achilles heel. For Celta Vigo, their biggest strength has been their resilience. However, their inability to convert crucial chances into goals remains a significant area of concern.

Diego Simeone’s tactical brilliance has been commendable, while Rafael Benitez needs to instill more confidence in his side and perhaps rethink some of his strategies.

Predictions

1. Win-Draw-Win: Considering their recent form and the data at hand, a win for Atletico Madrid seems most probable.
2. Correct Score: Given Atletico’s formidable form and Celta’s struggles, a 3-1 victory in favour of Atletico Madrid is likely.
3. Goalscorer Prediction: Alvaro Morata, with his scintillating form, is expected to find the net.
4. First Half Result: Atletico Madrid are likely to lead by a goal at the end of the first half.

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