Celta de Vigo-Atletico Madrid betting preview
Atletico Madrid appear like a runner who tried to sprint a 1500-meter run like a 100-meter dash. It was heroic while it lasted. Now exhausted and lacking bench strength, Atletico seem to suffer from fatigue and tiredness more than from anything else. A loss in this match will take the wind out of their sails.
Celta de Vigo, their hosts for this Saturday’s match, are trying to regroup after a horrendous start. In short, a team falling down faces a team going up.
A good thing for Atletico are that their third position, and the incidental Champions League berth, appears safe as of now. They have scored 61 points – 11 more than the fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao. What is in doubt is their title credential. They have managed to win only three of their last eight games.
Celta Vigo are 11th in the league, having scored 30 points from 26 matches. Their recent good form – four wins and two draws in the last eight matches – offers them an outside chance of grabbing a Europa Cup qualifying berth.
Atletico have a 13-8 advantage of H2H statistics against Celta. Plus, the team have won the last four consecutive meetings.
Diego Costa and David Villa will attract much of the defenders’ attraction in the Atletico frontline. After a fine performance against Real Madrid last week, Koke and Gabi too will be eager to further their growing reputations.
Celta will welcome back Alex Lopez and Nolito, who missed last week’s loss against Elche due to suspension. With Charles joining them in the first eleven, Celta Vigo’s attack could test Atletico dour, but weary, defence.
Celta de Vigo-Atletico Madrid Prediction
The outcome will depend on Atletico’s motivation. If they come out charged-up, they have the firepower to demolish Celta Vigo. They looked like spent in the last few games; but they were fabulous against Real last week. They are likely to edge out Celta.
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