The Saturday slate concludes with one of the standout matches of the day: Atletico Madrid will look to bounce back from their European disappointment at home against a Celta team fighting for a spot in continental competition next season.
Atletico Madrid endured a tough week after being eliminated from the Champions League in London, but they must recover quickly to maintain their bid for third place in La Liga EA Sports. A win is crucial as they host a Celta side locked in a battle for European places. With Spain’s fifth Champions League spot now available, Celta’s goal of returning to European football next season is slightly closer within reach. Here are our predictions for the match.
**Predictions for Atletico Madrid vs Celta**
**Both Teams to Score – Odds 1.61 at Bet365**
(MX: 1.61 at Bet365) (CO: 1.60 at Wplay)
**Over 2.5 Goals – Odds 1.72 at Bet365**
(MX: 1.72 at Bet365) (CO: 1.70 at Wplay)
**Atletico to Take More Corners – Odds 1.57 at Bet365**
(MX: 1.57 at Bet365) (CO: Not applicable)
**Both Teams to Score**
Both sides rank among the seven highest-scoring teams in La Liga. Atletico is the fourth-best home scoring team, while Celta is surprisingly fourth in away goals. The visitors need points to secure sixth place and a return to European competition. In nine of Atletico’s last 11 official matches, both teams have scored, including nine of their last 10 at the Metropolitano. Similarly, nine of Celta’s last 13 matches across all competitions have seen goals at both ends, and the last two head-to-head meetings ended 1-1.
**Prediction:**
Both Teams to Score – Odds 1.61 at Bet365
(MX: 1.61 at Bet365) (CO: 1.60 at Wplay)
This bet wins if both teams score at least one goal.
**Over 2.5 Total Goals**
Five of Atletico Madrid’s last six league matches have featured three or more goals, a trend seen in eight of their last 10 official games at the Metropolitano. For Celta, seven of their last eight matches across all competitions have also exceeded 2.5 total goals, and three of their last four away fixtures have ended with three or more goals.
**Prediction:**
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds 1.72 at Bet365
(MX: 1.72 at Bet365) (CO: 1.70 at Wplay)
This bet wins if the match ends with three or more total goals.
**Atletico to Take More Corners**
Atletico Madrid ranks third in La Liga EA Sports for corners taken this season with 215, trailing only Real Madrid (222) and Barcelona (241). Celta sits 14th with 136. In five of Atletico’s last seven league home games, they have won the corner count against their opponents. Celta, meanwhile, has been out-cornered in all of their last four official away matches.
**Prediction:**
Atletico to Take More Corners – Odds 1.57 at Bet365
(MX: 1.57 at Bet365) (CO: Not applicable)
This bet wins if Atletico Madrid takes more corners than Celta.
**Odds for Atletico Madrid vs Celta**
– Atletico Win: 1.95 at bet365 (MX: 1.95 at Bet365) (CO: 1.98 at Wplay)
– Draw: 3.50 at bet365 (MX: 3.60 at Bet365) (CO: 3.50 at Wplay)
– Celta Win: 3.70 at bet365 (MX: 3.80 at Bet365) (CO: 3.70 at Wplay)