Celta vs Atletico. Predictions (odds 3.70) and betting insights for the La Liga match on September 26, 2024

Celta Vigo

Spain

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26 September 12:00

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Atletico Madrid

Spain

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Celta will host Atletico on September 26 for the seventh matchday of La Liga. In their last encounter at this venue, the Celts fell to the Mattress Makers. What can we expect today? Our experts are ready to present the most suitable options and top bets for this upcoming clash. Additionally, renowned expert Igor Semshov from our site has shared his insights and predictions.

Command Analysis

Celta Vigo

Current Form

Firmly positioned in the middle of the La Liga standings before Matchday Seven, Celta Vigo has enjoyed a strong start to the season. The Celestes spent much of the last campaign looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone, and they hope that their recent 1-3 away loss to Atletico hasn’t dampened their spirits too much. With three consecutive home league wins in the 2024/25 season, a return to Estadio de Balaídos is highly anticipated.

Since December 2020, Celta has been unable to win four consecutive home league matches, a target they aim to achieve against Atletico Madrid. Having lost all six previous meetings with this opponent, the hosts face a significant psychological hurdle to secure a victory, especially considering their winless streak against Diego Simeone's team stretches to 11 encounters.

Disciplinary Issues and Injuries

De la Torre, Mankillo (thigh injury), and Ristic (calf injury) will not be available for selection.

Interesting Betting Trends

Celta remains unbeaten in 81% of their home league matches.

However, these stats don’t bode well against Atletico, a team that poses serious challenges for Vigo, primarily on a psychological level.

In six La Liga matches this season, Celta has averaged 4.5 goals per game, the highest in the league.

This statistic pleases fans as the players deliver an entertaining spectacle in every match.

Fran Beltrán has already netted a goal at home this campaign and scored in a similar fixture in the 2019/20 season.

Overall, his statistics aren’t as impressive as the number of matches played, with just one of his seven goals coming in 216 appearances for Celta.

Projected Lineup: Villar – Mankillo, Mingueza, Sverberg, Dominguez – Moriba, Beltrán, Jailson, Rodriguez – Aspas, Iglesias.

Atletico Madrid

Current Form

Atletico has had a positive start to the season, entering match day still unbeaten in La Liga. The team aimed for more than just a point against Rayo Vallecano, finishing 1-1 in the last round. This match highlighted their recent strong defensive performances, conceding only three goals, which is the best record in the league.

All goals conceded were during away matches, which may raise some concerns ahead of this game. However, their current run of six games without a loss on the road underscores their ability to deliver results away from home as they aim to remain in the title race early in the season.

Injuries and Suspensions

Unavailable are Barrios (muscle injury), Aspilicueta (calf injury), and Lemar (injury).

Interesting Betting Trends

Conor Gallagher from Atletico has scored in his last two La Liga matches.

Notably, in each of his last nine scoring matches for the club, the team has remained unbeaten.

The guests have not lost in the current La Liga season.

So far in La Liga, only Barcelona, with a perfect record, and Real Madrid have also remained unbeaten, placing Atletico among the league leaders.

Projected Lineup: Moldovan - Aspilicueta, Normand, Witsel, Lino - Koke, de Paul, Llorente, Riquelme - Griezmann, Sorloth.

Tip and bets

Tipboth teams score

1.95

Today, the visitors will aim to seize control of the game from the outset, but the home team is unlikely to concede easily. Given the inconsistent defensive play and the immense attacking potential, we anticipate a flurry of dangerous chances and believe that the heightened tension near the goals will ultimately reflect in the scoreline. Additionally, both teams have scored in the last nine encounters involving the home side.

Our prediction is both teams to score, and we are placing this bet at odds of 1.95

Will the prediction win?

Tipdraw

3.70

Match Outcome Bet

Both teams have solid chances for success today. The home side enjoys strong support from their fans and is eager to delight them, while the visitors boast a more powerful roster and are keen to secure at least a draw. We believe that with maximum effort, the match is likely to end in a draw, as seen in three of the last ten encounters.

Prediction - Draw at 3.70

Red Card Bet

Both clubs might offset their lack of technique and speed with a tactical approach involving fouls, leading to a high number of violations. Additionally, three red cards have been shown in the last three head-to-head matches.

Prediction - Red Card (Yes). This option is available at 3.95

Will the prediction win?