Prediction: Celta Vigo vs Atletico Madrid

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Two camps who will be looking to make an immediate return to winning ways on Thursday night, Atletico Madrid will travel to Celta Vigo.

Celta Vigo

Starting with the hosts, while Celta Vigo might have returned from September’s international break with an eye-catching display as they secured a 3-1 victory against Real Valladolid, the Sky Blues came crashing back down to earth last weekend. Eventually falling to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Athletic Bilbao, Claudio Giraldez’s men have failed to build on their impressive start to proceedings. Heading into September’s fortnight interval with a 3-2 loss against Osasuna, the Galicia-based outfit have now lost three of their previous four La Liga appearances. Signing off August with an action-packed 4-3 defeat away at Villarreal, Celta Vigo have continued to show some glaring issues at the back. Yet to record a single clean sheet from any of their first six top-flight appearances, they have already shipped 13 goals.

Team News

Limping off against Athletic Bilbao over the weekend in the opening five minutes, Oscar Mingueza is likely to miss out on Thursday night. Arriving at Balaidos on a free transfer this summer, former Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso should make a first La Liga start of the season here.

Still dealing with a recent calf issue and yet to make a single appearance since opening the new campaign, Serbian international Mihailo Ristic will not feature in midweek. Bagging a consolation strike on Sunday afternoon and already registering a trio of La Liga strikes this season, one-time Liverpool misfit Iago Aspas will play a leading role in the final third.

Atletico Madrid

As for the visitors, left disappointed last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate away at Rayo Vallecano, Atletico Madrid are seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, getting their Champions League adventure underway with an impressive 2-1 victory at home against German giants RB Leipzig, Diego Simeone’s men have not suffered a single competitive defeat so far this season. Dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine La Liga title charge this year, Thursday’s guests will be excited by a dominant record against Celta Vigo. Landing a 1-0 win when they welcomed the midweek hosts to Madrid for their most recent showdown back on May 12th, Simeone’s side have won all of their previous six consecutive battles against the Sky Blues by an aggregate score of 13-2.

Team News

Suffering a first-half knock away at Rayo Vallecano last weekend, former Chelsea star Cesar Azpilicueta is not expected to feature on Thursday night. Yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season, French international Thomas Lemar remains on the sidelines and will once again miss out here.

Finding the net on Sunday night and continuing to shine since arriving from Chelsea over the summer, England international Conor Gallagher will start at the heart of Simeone’s midfield. Settling for a spot on the bench over the weekend, Antoine Griezmann should be handed a full recall.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Celta Vigo and Atletico Madrid last met back on May 12th, Thursday’s guests collected a 1-0 victory on home soil.
• Likewise, Simeone’s men have won all of their previous six consecutive appearances against Celta Vigo by an aggregate score of 13-2.
• The Sky Blues have lost three of their previous four La Liga appearances.
• Atletico Madrid have not suffered a single defeat from any of their first seven appearances across all competitions.
• All of Celta’s first six La Liga appearances have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Winning all of their previous six consecutive showdowns against Celta Vigo by an aggregate score of 13-2, Atletico Madrid should be smelling the chance to claim an immediate response here. However, although Thursday’s hosts might have lost three of their previous four La Liga appearances, the Sky Blues have certainly gained a reputation for their lively outcomes. In fact, with Celta seeing all of their first six top-flight battles finish with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome here.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Dachbet