Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo Prediction and Stats | La Liga Gameweek 13
La Liga · Saturday 21 November 2026 · 20:00 UTC · Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid · updated 2026-11-13
Real Madrid welcome Celta de Vigo to Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid in La Liga Gameweek 13 action on Saturday 21 November 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC.
Real Madrid have played 12 matches in La Liga this season, scoring 2.6 and conceding 0.8 goals a game and winning 83% of them. At home they average 3.4 goals scored and 0.6 conceded over 5 matches, with a 50% win rate. Celta de Vigo have played 12 matches in La Liga this season, scoring 0.8 and conceding 0.8 goals a game and winning 17% of them. Away from home they average 0.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded over 5 matches, with a 0% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Real Madrid are clear favourites at 62%, with the draw at 24% and Celta de Vigo at 14%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Real Madrid 1.81, Celta de Vigo 0.74.
- Over 2.5 goals: 47% · both teams to score: 44%.
- Most likely score: 2–1 (9%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (12 and 12 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model.
Real Madrid: form and key numbers
In style Real Madrid keep the ball, press high, play long and direct.
- Expected goals: 2.18 a match created, 1.15 conceded (goals minus xG: +4.8).
- Shots: 17.4 a match, 7.3 on target.
- Possession: 53.2% on average.
- Clean sheets: 33% of matches (50% at home).
- Both teams scored in 58% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.3 a match.
- Discipline: 2.0 yellow cards a match, 2.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 7.13.
Celta de Vigo: form and key numbers
- Expected goals: 1.06 a match created, 1.16 conceded (goals minus xG: -2.7).
- Shots: 10.9 a match, 3.4 on target.
- Possession: 49.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 50% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 33% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.1 a match.
- Discipline: 1.6 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.83.
Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo: season averages side by side
| Real Madrid | Per match this season | Celta de Vigo |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Matches | 12 |
| 2.6 | Goals scored | 0.8 |
| 0.8 | Goals conceded | 0.8 |
| 2.18 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.06 |
| 1.15 | xG conceded | 1.16 |
| 17.4 | Shots | 10.9 |
| 7.3 | On target | 3.4 |
| 53.2 | Possession % | 49.8 |
| 33% | Clean sheets % | 50% |
| 58% | Both teams scored % | 33% |
| 6.3 | Corners | 3.1 |
| 2.0 | Yellow cards | 1.6 |
| 7.13 | Average rating | 6.83 |
Players to watch
Real Madrid
- Jude Bellingham AMF · Dribbling playmaker · Moneyball Score 76 · Draws fouls, Dribbler (top 1% of his position)
- Kylian Mbappé CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 73 · High shot volume, Scores and makes the chances to keep scoring (top 1% of his position)
Celta de Vigo
- Hugo González RWF · Classic winger · Moneyball Score 68 · Crosser, Chance creator (top 1% of his position)
- Sebastián Cáceres CB · Stopper · Moneyball Score 62 · Disciplined, Dominant in the air (top 18% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Arda Güler
Arda Güler, 21 · Real Madrid · AMF · Creator · Moneyball Score 91
Arda Güler, 21, plays as an attacking midfielder for Real Madrid in La Liga. Strongest for his role in key passes and expected assists (est.). Weakest in dispossessed. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every attacking midfielder in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average attacking midfielder, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- CAM · Attacking midfielder Natural, 91
- RW · Winger Natural, 90
- RM · Wide midfielder Natural, 86
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Key passes | 5.08 / 90 | 100% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.80 / 90 | 100% |
| Big chances created | 1.69 / 90 | 100% |
| Expected goals | 0.36 / 90 | 95% |
| Through balls | 0.24 / 90 | 90% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★★ Creative winger Winger
- ★★★★★ Wide playmaker Wide midfielder
- ★★★★★ Creator Attacking midfielder
Scout's notes: Chance creator, Creator, Big-chance creator.
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Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo prediction
Real Madrid should have more of the ball; Real Madrid like to take players on. Moneyball's model expects about 2.6 goals - 1.81 for Real Madrid and 0.74 for Celta de Vigo - with over 2.5 goals at 47% and both teams scoring at 44%. Real Madrid have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Celta de Vigo
Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo: what the numbers say
- 1. Real Madrid win, the likeliest result 62% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- 2. 2 goals or fewer 53% by the model, 2.55 goals expected
- 3. 4 or more cards the two sides average 6.6 cards a match between them
- 4. 9 or more corners 9.3 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties.
The full analysis
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Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo: questions and answers
When is Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo?
Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo is on Saturday 21 November 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in La Liga Gameweek 13.
Where is Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo played?
At Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Real Madrid's home ground.
Who will win Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo?
Real Madrid are the favourites: Real Madrid 62%, draw 24%, Celta de Vigo 14%. Our prediction is Real Madrid 2-1 Celta de Vigo.
Who is the player to watch in Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo?
Arda Güler of Real Madrid: a creator with a Moneyball Score of 91 against every attacking midfielder in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.6 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 47%.
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