Celta Vigo will welcome Athletic Bilbao to Estadio Abanca Balaidos for their La Liga encounter on Sunday, 14 December 2025.
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Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao predictions: Low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Celta Vigo are still hunting for their first home win in La Liga this season.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of Athletic Bilbao's last five matches across all competitions.
- Celta Vigo's last 10 games went below the 10.5-corner threshold.
Correct score prediction: Celta Vigo 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao played out a goalless draw with Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week, which was their second goalless stalemate in five games. The Basque giants have struggled to score goals on the road, drawing blanks in three of their last four away games.
On the other hand, Celta Vigo are without a win in their eight home games in La Liga this season, and five of those ended in stalemates.
That said, we believe that the spoils will be shared between these teams after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Celta slightly favoured
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite having the lead at the half-time break, Celta Vigo suffered a disappointing 2-1 home defeat against Bologna in the UEFA Europa League earlier this week. While Claudio Giraldez's troops are 10th in La Liga with a modest 4-7-4 win-draw-loss record, they have not won a league game at Estadio Abanca Balaidos this campaign.
On the other hand, seventh-placed Athletic Bilbao have won seven of their 16 La Liga games this season. They are coming off an impressive goalless draw against Ligue 1 giants PSG and have lost only once in their last five games in all competitions.
Ahead of this skirmish, Celta Vigo are the expected winners at 8/5 (2.60). Teams with these odds usually have a 38.5% probability of winning.
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Also, bearing in mind that Athletic Bilbao failed to score in three of their last four away matches, under 0.5 Athletic Bilbao goals has an appealing look at 11/5 (3.20). That one has a 31.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Bilbao have bragging rights
Athletic Club have had Celta Vigo's number in recent years, winning four of the last five skirmishes between these outfits.
Spain La Liga 19/01/25
Celta Vigo
Athletic Bilbao
Spain La Liga 22/09/24
Athletic Bilbao
Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga 15/05/24
Celta Vigo
Athletic Bilbao
Spain La Liga 10/11/23
Athletic Bilbao
Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga 20/05/23
Athletic Bilbao
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo preview: Still eyeing their first home win
Just like in Thursday's clash against Bologna in the Europa League, Celta Vigo will enter this clash without Joseph Aidoo, Carlos Dominguez, and Pablo Duran due to health problems.
Following their triumph over Real Madrid last weekend, boss Giraldez could resist the urge to make many changes in his setup for this game. Iago Aspas could have a place among the substitutes, while Williot Swedberg, Bryan Zaragoza and Borja Iglesias are all expected to make the starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Radu (GK), Rodriguez, Starfelt, Alonso, Carreira, Roman, Moriba, Mingueza, Swedberg, Iglesias & Zaragoza.
Last five matches
- Celta Vigo 1-2 Bologna
- Real Madrid 0-2 Celta Vigo
- Sant Andreu 1-1 (6) AP (7) Celta Vigo
- Celta 0-1 Espanyol
- Ludogorets 3-2 Celta Vigo
Athletic Bilbao preview: Looking to improve their fortunes
Athletic Club will be without long-term cruciate ligament injury absentees Benat Prados and Unai Eguiluz for this trip. Maroan Sannadi is also sidelined because of a knee issue and will be unavailable alongside Aymeric Laporte, who has hamstring problems.
Cult hero Inaki Williams is available for this game after recovering from an injury, but there are still doubts concerning the availability of Robert Navarro, who still feels a little discomfort around his knee. It's also worth mentioning that Yeray Alvarez remains suspended until next year for a doping violation.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Areso, Lekue, Vivian, Berchiche, Galarreta, Juaregizer, Berenguer, Sancet, N. Williams & Guruzeta.
Last five matches
- Athletic Bilbao 0-0 PSG
- Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Atletico Madrid
- Athletic Bilbao 3-0 Real Madrid
- Levante 0-2 Athletic Bilbao
- Slavia Prague 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Player to watch: Unai Simon
While Athletic Bilbao have struggled in front of goal, they have been able to rely on Unai Simon, as the former CD Basconia shot-stopper has three clean sheets in his last four appearances. Simon will fancy his chances against one of La Liga's worst home teams.