Round 35 - La Liga
Atletico Madrid VS Celta de Vigo
Cívitas Metropolitano
9 May, 2026
Overview:
LaLiga Round 35 encounter between 4th-placed Atletico Madrid (63 points, 19 wins from 34 games) and 6th-placed Celta Vigo (47 points). Atletico seeking Champions League qualification with fresh squad after 2-0 Valencia victory. Celta without clean sheet in 8 games but possessing sharp finishers with recent xG advantage.
Recent H2H results: 1 match this season between teams
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Atletico Madrid.
Atletico's fresh rotated squad may control possession and tempo. Celta's defensive gaps exploitable but their sharp finishing poses counter-threat. Over 2.5 goals likely given both teams' scoring patterns. Atletico's set-piece dominance vs Celta's weak defensive organization.
Atletico's home advantage, superior league position, and recent form strongly favor hosts. However, Celta's attacking prowess and defensive frailties suggest competitive high-scoring match. Champions League qualification pressure on Atletico may influence tactical approach.
Last Update: 07-05-2026
Stats:
| Atletico Madrid | Celta de Vigo |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 2.4 | 1.2 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.475 | 0.34 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barça | 31 | 1 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 27 | 5 | 6 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 22 | 6 | 10 | 72 |
| 4 | Atleti | 21 | 6 | 11 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 15 | 15 | 8 | 60 |
| 6 | Celta | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe | 15 | 6 | 17 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 12 | 14 | 12 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad | 11 | 13 | 14 | 46 |
| 11 | Espanyol | 12 | 10 | 16 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic | 13 | 6 | 19 | 45 |
| 13 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 7 | 19 | 43 |
| 14 | Alavés | 11 | 10 | 17 | 43 |
| 15 | Elche | 10 | 13 | 15 | 43 |
| 16 | Levante | 11 | 9 | 18 | 42 |
| 17 | Osasuna | 11 | 9 | 18 | 42 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 11 | 9 | 18 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona | 9 | 14 | 15 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 6 | 11 | 21 | 29 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mbappé | RMA | FRA | 31 | 25 | 4 |
| V. Muriqi | MAL | KOS | 37 | 23 | 1 |
| A. Budimir | OSA | CRO | 37 | 17 | N/A |
| F. Torres | FCB | SPA | 35 | 16 | 3 |