Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Prediction 02.01.2021

Here's our Real Madrid vs Celta Prediction analysis: Kicking off the New Year with a home game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night, Real Madrid will be hopeful of victory over Celta Vigo to continue their hunt for La Liga glory.

Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Prediction

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Match status: 2020/21 La Liga - Matchweek 17
Kick-off: Saturday 02 Jan 2021, 08:00pm CET
 Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid)

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Having played out a horrific campaign last term, nearly finishing in the relegation places, Celta Vigo are determined to have themselves a more comfortable season this term around. And so far, so good for Eduardo Coudet’s charges.

With a decent return of 23 points from 16 matches, Vigo occupy eighth place on the standings, and are only three points shy of second-placed Real Sociedad. Should they upstage Real Madrid in this tie, the Sky Blues might just fire themselves into the league’s top-four mix.

Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Team News

One of only two La Liga teams playing at the top of their game this season, Real Madrid are putting forth a strong title charge. With Atletico Madrid threatening to run away at the summit, Los Blancos are keeping close tabs on their cross-town rivals.

Having picked up a massive 33 points from 16 games, Madrid sit second on the standings, just two points behind table-toppers Los Rojiblancos. However, it is worth noting that Zidane’s men have played two games more than their city counterparts.

As such, the title race is clearly not in Madrid’s hands, as Atleti could move well clear of them, if they secure wins in their two outstanding games. Meanwhile, Los Blancos can do nothing but focus on their own game, and continue to strut positive results.

Last time out, Real Madrid put in a lackluster display at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, and were duly punished – forced to share the spoils with struggling Elche. It appeared it would be a stroll in park for Los Meringues, after forging ahead with an early Modric strike.

However, failure to close up the game created some nervy moments in the second-half – one particularly leading to a penalty for Elche. Subsequently, Fidel stepped up to convert from the spot as honors were even in Elx.

With two points dropped in that game, Madrid have lost more ground in the race for the league title. Now, they must rally around to salvage something meaningful against Celta Vigo, who are one of the trickiest teams in La Liga.

On a six-game unbeaten run, Vigo have won their last five matches on the bounce, and will be heading here on the back of a routine 2-1 victory over Huesca. Surely, they have enough quality to give reigning champions Real Madrid a run for their money in this crucial fixture.

Injured or Suspended Players

Real Madrid: Rodrygo.
Celta Vigo: Sergio Alvarez.

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Real Madrid vs Celta Predictions

Madrid had been on a good run of form before surprisingly dropping two points versus Elche last time out. Now, their momentum has been halted, and morale might have taken a nose-dive. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo are still plain-sailing in the league.

With Iago Aspas in fantastic goalscoring fun, the Celtics are suddenly looking like the team to beat. They are sure to cause Los Blancos some problems here. As we cannot back any side for an outright win, the safest punt will be tipping both teams to get on the scoresheet.