Atletico Madrid
- Atletico Madrid have won 14 of their 17 home games in LaLiga 2025/2026 (D1, L2).
- With 63 points from 34 games, Atletico Madrid are sitting fourth in the LaLiga 2025/2026 table, while Celta de Vigo are two places below them with 47 points from the same number of matches.
- Atletico’s form has been mixed of late, with three defeats and two wins in their last five LaLiga matches, but they’re coming into this game on the back of two successive victories - a 3-2 home win over Athletic Bilbao and a 2-0 victory at Valencia CF.
- Atletico boss Oscar Fernandez has instilled a clear playing style on the team since taking charge in July 2021.
- Los Rojiblancos are a compact, disciplined side that are happy to sit in and play on the counter-attack.
Celta de Vigo
- Claudio Giraldez took charge at Celta de Vigo in March 2024 and has introduced a possession-based style of soccer that is progressive and focused on attacking space.
- The Sky Blues press the ball with energy and focus, and with their high line, movement and width, they look to stretch opponents and get around them.
- Celta, meanwhile, have won just one of their last five in the league, losing four times.
- That victory came last time out, a 3-1 home success against Elche, but they have lost their two most recent away trips.
Head-to-Head
Atletico Madrid have won three of the last five head-to-head LaLiga matches between the two sides, with Celta winning none and two matches finishing tied.
Key Players
- Alexander Soerloth, who has hit 12 LaLiga goals in 31 appearances, is their main man up top.
- Borja Iglesias, who has struck 13 LaLiga goals this term and has hit two of his side’s last five goals.
Betting Insights
Backing Atletico Madrid to edge a thrilling match appears a safe bet with the bookmakers, who are also pricing the game well at 1.78 for Over 2.5 goals and 1.55 for Both Teams to Score - Yes .
Prediction
Celta de Vigo can certainly leave their mark on this game, but Atletico are the stronger side and have the home advantage - that should be enough to secure three points for the hosts.
