La Liga Prediction: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo (04.05.2025)

On Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 19:00 WIB, Real Madrid will host Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu in a crucial La Liga match. Bookmakers list Real Madrid as heavy favorites. Let’s analyze both teams’ current form and provide the best betting prediction.

Current Form – Real Madrid in La Liga 2025

Real Madrid is not in their best form at the moment:

• Lack of chemistry and consistency in recent matches 
• Ongoing injury crisis, especially in defense 
• Key defenders Rüdiger, Alaba, and Mendy all sidelined 
• Only four available defenders: Vallejo, García, Vázquez, and Asensio
  

Real trails Barcelona by 4 points in the title race. The next match is El Clásico, making this fixture crucial to stay in contention. Madrid must hope for a Barcelona slip-up while securing three points against Celta despite their defensive woes.

Current Form – Celta Vigo in La Liga 2025

Celta Vigo comes in as the underdogs:

• Odds for Celta win: 7.70 
• Currently 7th in the table, aiming for a Europa League spot 
• Can’t realistically catch 6th-placed Betis (8 points ahead) 
• Needs to defend 7th place from Osasuna and Mallorca (both 2 points behind)
  

However:

• Poor away record: only 13 of 46 points earned on the road 
• Determined to challenge Madrid to maintain their European spot
  

Head-to-Head Stats – Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo

Recent history heavily favors Real Madrid:

• Last 5 meetings: Real Madrid 4 wins, 1 draw 
• In January’s Copa del Rey: Celta fought back from 0–2 to 2–2, but lost 5–2 in extra time
  

Celta rarely troubles Madrid, especially at the Bernabéu.

See full head-to-head stats here!

Prediction and Betting Tips – Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo

Despite defensive injuries, Real Madrid remains motivated to stay in the title race. The difference in squad quality is expected to be decisive.

Recommended Bet:

• Real Madrid -1 Handicap 
• Odds: 1.58
  

Predicted Scorelines:

• Real Madrid 2–0 Celta Vigo 
• Real Madrid 3–1 Celta Vigo
  

Other Key La Liga Fixtures This Weekend

Other important matches this week:

• Barcelona vs Valencia – title implications
• Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla – fight for Champions League spots
• Osasuna vs Mallorca – battle for European qualification
  

Conclusion – Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Prediction

Real Madrid must capitalize on this home fixture to keep their title hopes alive. Even with defensive problems, Los Blancos’ superior squad depth should secure a win.

Best bet: Real Madrid -1 Handicap.