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La Liga05/09/2026, 04:30 PM

Atlético de Madrid – Celta de Vigo0 : 1

Why the model thinks so

Atlético de Madrid
1.41
Total xG
2.63
Celta de Vigo
1.22
Expected goals from our model, before kickoff

How the model gets there: each factor adds goals to or takes goals from one team's expected goals.

FactorAtlético de MadridCelta de Vigo
Defensive strength (1.4 conceded vs 1.1 league avg)+0.22
4 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1 goals/match)−0.16
Declining form (1 vs 1.5 season average)−0.16
3 of last 5 matches with 2+ goals (1.6 goals/match)−0.11
Giuliano Simeone not in squad (4 goals, 6 assists)
Robin Le Normand on the bench (1 goals, 1 assists)
Ferran Jutglà on the bench (7 goals, 3 assists)
Javi Rueda not in squad (2 goals, 5 assists)
Hugo Álvarez on the bench (4 goals, 1 assists)
Sergio Carreira on the bench (2 goals, 1 assists)
Weak away record (1.1 vs 1.5 goals/match)

Key factors

  • Pipeline Prediction: The mathematical analysis shows a home win probability of 40%, but a draw (29%) or away win (31%) are also likely outcomes.
  • Form Contrast: Atlético Madrid shows mixed form (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses), while Celta de Vigo has a weaker record with 1 win and 4 losses in their last 5 games.
  • Historical Record: Atlético Madrid dominated the last 5 head-to-head matches with 3 wins and 2 draws, remaining unbeaten.

Risks

  • Fatigue: Atlético Madrid had only 4 days of rest since their last match.
  • Celta's Recent Defense: In recent games, Celta de Vigo conceded an average of 2.0 goals, significantly higher than their season average of 1.29 goals conceded.
  • Atlético's Recent Offense: Atlético Madrid's recent goal production (1.6) is below their season average (1.71).

All probabilities

Result
Atlético de Madrid40%
Draw29%
Celta de Vigo31%
Goals
Over 1.576%
Under 1.524%
Over 2.549%
Under 2.551%
Over 3.527%
Under 3.573%
Double chance
Atlético de Madrid or draw69%
Celta de Vigo or draw60%
No draw71%
Both teams score
Yes55%
No45%

Most likely scores

1:1
14%
2:1
9%
1:2
8%
2:0
7%
2:2
5%
0:1
Final score

The Lab

Patterns our system found in the data.

  1. Celta de Vigo with Hugo Álvarez: 2.7 goals/90 min. Without: 0 goals/90 min (6 of 8 games)
  2. Atlético Madrid: 5 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 8 games)
  3. Celta de Vigo: 5 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 8 games)
  4. Atlético Madrid: scored only in H2 in 3 consecutive games (3 of 8 total)
  5. Atlético Madrid with Clément Lenglet : 2.3 goals/90 min. Without: 0.6 goals/90 min (5 of 8 games)

Lineups

Atlético de Madrid 4-4-2 · Celta de Vigo 3-4-2-1

Atlético de Madrid
  • 13 J. Oblak
  • 18 M. Pubill Pagès
  • 2 J. Giménez de Vargas
  • 17 D. Hancko
  • 3 M. Ruggeri
  • 14 M. Llorente Moreno
  • 6 J. Resurrección Merodio
  • 10 A. Rodríguez
  • 22 A. Lookman
  • 7 A. Griezmann
  • 9 A. Sørloth
Celta de Vigo
  • 13 I. Radu
  • 32 J. Rodríguez Galiano
  • 29 Y. Lago Amil
  • 20 M. Alonso Mendoza
  • 14 Á. Núñez Cobo
  • 8 F. López González
  • 6 Ilaix Moriba
  • 3 Ó. Mingueza García
  • 18 P. Durán Fernández
  • 19 W. Swedberg
  • 7 B. Iglesias Quintas
Substitutes
  • 4 R. Mendoza Martinez Moya
  • 15 C. Lenglet
  • 1 J. Musso
  • 11 T. Almada
  • 16 N. Molina Lucero
  • 24 R. Le Normand
  • 34 J. Del Romo
  • 37 I. Luque Sierra
  • 31 S. Esquivel Gámez
  • 21 O. Vaargas
  • 47 J. Morcillo Rodrigalvarez
  • 61 M. Llorente Cubo
  • 24 C. Domínguez Cáceres
  • 9 F. Jutlgà Blanc
  • 4 J. Aidoo
  • 10 I. Aspas Juncal
  • 39 J. El-Abdellaoui
  • 21 M. Ristić
  • 5 S. Carreira Vilariño
  • 22 H. Sotelo
  • 23 H. Álvarez Antúnez
  • 12 M. Fernández Arroyo
  • 1 I. Villar Martínez
  • 36 A. Antañón Vieites

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