Tomás Yelmini
The upcoming Spanish La Liga soccer matchday on Sunday, February 12th features several exciting games, with one of the highlights being the match between Celta Vigo vs Atletico Madrid.
Celta Vigo, the home team, is currently ranked 12th in the standings with 23 points, while the Colchonero is looking to regain its form after a slow start and is currently in 4th place with 35 points. At JefeBet, we provide you with all the information you need to know about this 21st round of LaLiga in Spain, including predictions, odds, and the probable lineups for Celta de Vigo vs Atletico Madrid.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Celta de Vigo vs Atletico Madrid La Liga Matchday 21 Game on February 12, 2023
- Where: Abanca Balaídos Stadium – Vigo, Spain
- When: Sunday, February 12, 2023, 10.15 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Celta de Vigo (+240) / Tie (+205) / Atlético Madrid (+115)
- Asian Handicap: Celta de Vigo (+0.5, -155) / Atlético Madrid (-0.5, +110)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+145) / Under (-190)
- Both teams score: Yes (+105) / No (-135)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo has had a strong showing in recent games, winning three of its last five. This includes victories over Athletic Bilbao and Betis in the past two weeks, with scores of 1-0 and 4-3 respectively.
In the recent match against Betis, Celta’s team demonstrated their determination by turning the game around from a 1-0 deficit to a 4-3 victory. The Celestes had seven shots on goal, showcasing their impressive effectiveness. Jorgen Strand Larsen, Gabri Veiga (twice), and Joseph Aidoo all scored for Celta.
Unfortunately, Unai Nuñez will be unable to play against Atlético due to receiving his fifth yellow card. Nuñez is a key player for Celta as a central defender, and he currently leads LaLiga in recoveries and clearances with 40. He is also the sixth-highest ranked defender in terms of clearances, with his defensive partner Joseph Aidoo ranking fifth.
Probable line-up (4-4-2): Iván Villar; Augusto Solari, Joseph Aidoo, Óscar Mingueza and Javi Galán; Carles Pérez, Gabri Veiga, Fran Beltrán and Luca de la Torre; Iago Aspas and Jorgen Larsen.
Betting on Atletico Madrid
Cholo Simeone’s Atlético Madrid ended their last home game in a draw, with a score of 1-1 against Getafe. Despite being ranked 4th in the standings, they cannot afford to be complacent if they hope to secure a spot in the next Champions League, as they are being closely pursued by the surprising campaign of Rayo Vallecano, just three points behind.
Simeone, the Argentinean coach, has been constantly rotating his starting lineup and this match will likely be no exception. There were some changes seen in the team’s practices this week, and it appears that Reinildo will be starting at left back (having replaced Sergio Reguilón in the previous game) and Pablo Barrios will be taking the place of Saul.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Jan Oblak; Nahuel Molina, Stefan Savic, Mario Hermoso, Reinildo; Marcos Llorente, Koke, Rodrigo De Paul, Pablo Barrios; Antoine Griezmann and Álvaro Morata.
JefeBet Prediction
The recent history of matches between Celta de Vigo vs Atlético Madrid shows a dominant record for the latter. In their last eight La Liga meetings, Celta has not managed to secure a win, having only drawn three and lost five.
Celta will undoubtedly be impacted by the absence of their central defender, but they still possess a potent offensive weapon in their mid-range shots. This technique has resulted in nine goals for the Galicians, making them the team with the most goals scored from mid-range shots in La Liga.
Nevertheless, at JefeBet we believe that Celta de Vigo vs Atlético Madrid will finish level.
Prediction: A 2-2 draw.
