Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Prediction: Both teams can play their part in thriller

Real Madrid suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat to rivals Barcelona in last week’s Copa del Rey final and now need to get the better of Celta Vigo if they are to realistically keep their La Liga title hopes alive.

Here I pick out the best bets for Sunday afternoon’s La Liga clash, which will be played at the Bernabeu (13:00, Premier Sports 1). Read on for my Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo predictions, alongside all the latest team news and match odds.

Team News

Real Madrid have a mounting injury crisis, particularly in defence. Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are all set to miss out at the back.

Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo are also set to be absent, but Los Blancos have received a boost regarding the fitness of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., who should both feature.

Football Odds

Jude Bellingham and Lucas Vazquez were sent off in the Copa del Rey final last week, but that will not rule them out of this contest.

Celta Vigo will be without defender Carl Starfelt and Jones El-Abdellaoui is a doubt

Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Odds

Real Madrid have been installed as 1/3 favourites for the victory, while Celta Vigo are on offer at 7/1, implying a 12.5% probability, and the draw is available at 9/2.

Goals are expected with over 2.5 at 4/11 while both teams to score is priced at 4/7 and it is 1/1 for over 1.5 goals in the first half.

Match Result & Both Teams To Score - Real Madrid & Yes @ 11/8

Real Madrid began this weekend with a four-point gap to make up on rivals Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table, and that could be extended to seven after Hansi Flick’s side have played Valladolid on Saturday night.

El Clasico looms next weekend, and if Carlo Ancelotti’s men want to keep up the pressure on their rivals, they need to beat Celta Vigo on Sunday.

They have won eight of their last 10 home games and should be able to extend that thanks to their attacking firepower - although don’t rule out the home side conceding.

Both teams have scored in nine of Celta Vigo’s last 11 away games, while Los Celestes recently put three past Barcelona.

Anytime Goalscorer - Vinicius Jr. (RMA) @ 11/10

Vinicius Jr. has bagged 20 goals in all competitions this season and could add to that tally against this Celta Vigo defence.

The visitors have kept just one clean sheet in their last five outings and shipped four against Barcelona recently. The Brazilian’s pace and trickery could be too much for these opponents, and at odds against, he looks good value to hit the net.

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