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Real Madrid aim for their third straight victory to start the 2023-24 La Liga season when they visit Celta Vigo on Friday. Real Madrid posted a 2-0 triumph against Athletic Club in their opener before defeating Almeria 3-1 last Saturday. Celta Vigo (0-1-1) are seeking their first win of the campaign as they began with a 2-0 loss to Osasuna before earning a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad in their last match. Los Blancos swept the 2022-23 season series against Los Celestes, winning 4-1 on the road and 2-0 at home.

Kickoff at Balaidos is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Los Blancos are the -140 favorites (risk $140 to win $100) in the latest Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo odds, while Los Celestes are +375 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +275 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Celta Vigo vs. Real Madrid picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's Men's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the 2022-23 EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1.60). Anyone who follows him is way up.

Now, Green has broken down Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Celta Vigo vs. Real Madrid:

  • Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo money line: Los Blancos -140, Los Celestes +370, Draw +275
  • Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo over/under: 2.5 goals 
  • Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo spread: Los Blancos -0.5 (-145)
  • RM: Los Blancos have scored at least two goals in 14 consecutive meetings with Celta Vigo across all competitions 
  • CV: Los Celestes have not defeated Real Madrid in La Liga action since May 11, 2014 
  • Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo pick: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Real Madrid

Los Blancos have had no trouble against Celta Vigo of late, especially during La Liga play. Real Madrid have won the last six league meetings with Los Celestes and are unbeaten in 18 contests since suffering a 2-0 loss in May 2014. Los Blancos have outscored Celta Vigo 18-5 during the current winning streak, with Vinicius Junior being the only member of the current roster recording multiple goals (two).

The 23-year-old Brazilian winger was second on the team last season with 10 tallies and is one of three players that has converted this campaign, sealing the victory against Almeria in the 73rd minute. With top scorer Karim Benzema (19 goals in 2022-23) now in the Saudi Professional League, midfielder Jude Bellingham is doing his best to fill the void. The 20-year-old Englishman, who signed a six-year contract in June after spending the previous three seasons with Borussia Dortmund of the German Bundesliga, tallied in the season opener before recording a brace and adding an assist versus Almeria. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back Celta Vigo

Los Celestes have struggled offensively, recording their lone goal of the season in the 94th minute of their second game. Defender Oscar Mingueza netted that tally, converting a right-footed shot from close range following a corner. It was the first goal for the 24-year-old since 2020-21, when he scored twice in 27 contests with Barcelona.

Celta Vigo are hoping their top two goal producers from last season can rediscover their scoring touch. Captain Iago Aspas led Los Celestes with 12 tallies, marking the ninth time in as many La Liga campaigns with the club the 36-year-old striker reached double figures. Midfielder Gabriel Veiga registered 11 goals over 36 matches in 2022-23 after failing to convert in 13 games over parts of the previous two seasons. See which team to pick here.

How to make picks for Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo

Green has broken down the La Liga match from every angle. He has locked in a pair of confident best bets, including one that pays plus money, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his La Liga picks and analysis at SportsLine.

So who wins Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo on Friday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Celta Vigo vs. Real Madrid have all the value, all from the soccer expert who knows the sport inside and out, and find out.