Celta Vigo vs Atletico Madrid Match Betting Tip

Celta Vigo host league leaders Atletico Madrid at Balaidos on Sunday night, as the Galicians hope to break back into the top four.

Celta Vigo Betting News

Celta Vigo have spent much of the season on course for Champions League qualification, and at one point even lead at the top of the table.

However, recently they have ceded position at the coveted fourth spot to the equally impressive overachievers Villarreal. In order to regain that spot results will need quickly improve, having lost their last two consecutive league matches.

Berizzo’s men haven’t managed to get on the scoresheet during either of their last two fixtures, with Celta suffering from a little bit of a stutter in form.

Ruben Blanco is missing due to a ban, with the goalkeeper picking up a straight red card last time out. Meanwhile, Nemanja Radoja should continue in midfield, with Theo Bongonda getting an extended run on the left-hand side in Nolito’s absence.

Atletico Madrid Betting News

Atletico Madrid meanwhile will be buoyed by their consistent form of late, which has seen them leapfrog Barcelona to top of the table.

However, having played one game more than La Blaugrana, the need for similar consistency is a prerequisite for Diego Simeone’s side.

Having conceded just two goals in their past three matches, it’s clear his side are once again enjoying the fruits of their solid foundations.

Diego Simone’s men should be fresh for this game, after the Argentine coach made 10 changes for Atleti’s Copa del Rey draw against Rayo.

Saul will feature in midfield, after scoring in the aforementioned cup match, with Angel Correa and Yannick Carrasco battling it out to start on the left.

Jackson Martinez meanwhile is expected to be preferred to both Luciano Vietto and Fernando Torres, after being rested for the majority of the Rayo clash.

Celta Vigo vs Atletico Madrid Match Prediction

Atletico have been defeated merely one during their last five games, but have recently lost on their La Liga travels – against Malaga.

Celta need to step it up against Atletico this Sunday, and they may have enough in them to draw this match against table-topping Atletico Madrid.

Match Betting Tip: Draw @3.50 at Bet365

: Posted in La Liga • Date: 08.01.2016