Celta will travel to the Bernabéu this weekend to face Madrid for round 34 of the ongoing Spanish La Liga. Both teams have contrasting ambitions, with the host aiming to stay in contention for the title, while Celta strives to finish within the qualifying spot for European competitions. Can Celta dent Madrid’s hope for the title? Our Real Madrid vs Celta preview offers insights for this exciting encounter.
Real Madrid vs Celta La Liga Match Information
- Competition: Spanish La Liga, Round 34
- Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain
- Date: 4th May 2025
- Time: 12:00 GMT on Sunday
Real Madrid vs Celta Odds to Win
The following are the latest Real Madrid vs Celta odds from top bookies:
- Real Madrid to Win @ 1.36 (1/3)
- Draw @ 5.75 (19/4)
- Celta to Win @ 7.00 (6/1)
RMA – CEL: H2H
Real Madrid have won all their previous five meetings with Delta Vivo across competitions.
- Real Madrid 5-2 Celta (16th January 2025)
- Celta 1-2 Real Madrid (19th October 2024)
- Real Madrid 4-0 Celta (10th March 2024)
- Celta 0-1 Real Madrid (25 August 2023)
- Real Madrid 2-0 Celta (22nd April 2023)
Interesting Match Stats
- Real Madrid has maintained complete dominance over Celta Vigo, winning 15 and drawing three of their last 18 encounters.
- Real Madrid scored at least two goals in their last eight meetings with Celta Vigo at the Bernabéu.
- Celta Vigo have avoided defeat in nine of their last eleven La Liga matches.
Real Madrid Team Analysis
Real Madrid sit second in La Liga with 72 points from 33 games this season. They’ve recorded 22 wins, six draws, and five losses in their campaign so far. Los Blancos trail arch-rivals Barcelona by four points in the race for the title. They reached the Copa del Rey final but lost to Barcelona in a disappointing defeat. Their Champions League journey recently ended in the quarter-finals with a 5–1 aggregate loss to Arsenal.
Those setbacks have likely sharpened their focus on winning the domestic league crown. Madrid has won its last three league matches 1-0 against Alaves, Athletic Club, and Getafe. With Ancelotti likely in his final season, another win against Celta is crucial to keeping up with Barca in the title race.
Real Madrid Line-Up Prediction
Real Madrid are without Carvajal, Militao, Mendy, Alaba, and Rudiger due to season-ending injuries, while Camavinga is also sidelined.
Possible starting lineup: Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Asencio Garcia; Valverde, Ceballos, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius, Mbappe.
Last 5 Matches: L-W-W-L-W
Celta Team Analysis
Celta Vigo sit seventh in La Liga with 46 points from 33 matches this season. Their record of 13 wins, seven draws, and 13 losses marks notable improvement overall. After years in the bottom half, they’re now chasing a potential European qualification spot this season. That ambition will fuel them in the final stretch of what’s been a promising campaign.
Claudio Gonzalez’s side reached the Copa del Rey Round of 16 before losing to upcoming rivals Real Madrid. Celta haven’t beaten Madrid in La Liga since 2014 or won at the Bernabéu in two decades. However, they enter this clash buoyed by a 3-0 win over Champions League hopefuls Villarreal. Only two points separate them from ninth, so every match now carries huge importance.
Celta Line Up Prediction
Carl Starfelt is sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Jones El-Abdellaoui is out with a thigh injury.
Possible starting lineup: Guaita; Lago, Rodriguez, Alonso; Beltran, Carreira, Moriba, Mingueza; F Lopez, Iglesias, Gonzalez
Last 5 Matches: W-L-L-W-D
Real Madrid vs Celta Betting Tips & Predictions
Following an in-depth analysis of each side, here are the Real Madrid vs Celta tips we’re backing:
- Celta Handicap (+2) @ 1.83 (4/5) odds — Real Madrid enter as favourites, but recent performances haven’t matched their usual dominant standards. They haven’t won by two or more goals in their last 15 competitive fixtures. Celta, meanwhile, have suffered just one two-goal defeat across their previous 18 matches overall. Only one of their last three meetings saw Madrid win by a two-goal margin. So, overcoming a two-goal deficit against Celta on Sunday looks highly unlikely for Madrid.
- Total Goals – Under 2.5 @ 3.20 (9/4) odds – The goals seem to have dried off for Madrid recently. Ancelotti’s team have won their last three consecutive games with a result of 1-0. Two of their last four encounters with Celta have also produced under 2.5 goals. Considering they have many injuries to key defenders, they might be conservative in the game. This could result in another affair of fewer than three goals this weekend.
- Total Shots On Target – Over 3.5 @ 2.25 (5/4) odds – With Madrid facing more injury concerns defensively, they might be exposed to more attacking threats from Celta. The visitors have averaged 6.8 shots on target in their last five La Liga fixtures. During the first leg against Madrid, Celta hit five shots on target despite losing the game. So, we expect them to get more than three shots on target at the Bernabeu.
Final Thoughts & Recommended Real Madrid vs Celta Betting Tips
To wrap up our Real Madrid vs Celta predictions, here are our best La Liga betting tips for this weekend.
✅ Celta Handicap (+2) @ 1.83 (4/5) odds
✅ Total Shots On Target – Over 3.5 @ 2.25 (5/4) odds
Considering the recent trend in results, we don’t expect an emphatic victory for Real Madrid in this game. Leverage our Spanish La Liga football prediction to stake on your favourite bookmakers and bet responsibly.
