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Athletic Bilbao will visit Estadio Abanca Balaidos for their La Liga clash with Celta Vigo on Sunday.
The visitors are going through a rough patch and will be hoping to avoid a fifth consecutive defeat across all competitions.
Celta Vigo, meanwhile, are eyeing their first win of the campaign.
Read our Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao key stats
- Six of the last seven H2Hs featured goals at both ends.
- At least three goals were scored in five of Athletic Bilbao's last seven outings
- Celta Vigo opened the scoring in eight of their last 10 matches.
Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao preview: Bilbao's woes to continue?
Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao — Tale of the Tape
| Celta Vigo | vs | Athletic Bilbao |
|---|---|---|
| 14th | Position | 19th |
| 1 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Goals For | 1 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| N/A | Home / Away Rank | N/A |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Celta Vigo suffered their first defeat of the season against Osasuna on Thursday night.
The hosts had the lead at half-time but were reduced to 10 men shortly after the break, ultimately succumbing to two second-half goals.
With only one point earned from their first two matches, Claudio Giraldez's side will be missing last season's top scorer Borja Iglesias, who is ruled out because of a muscular injury, and defender Marcos Alonso, who was sent off against Osasuna on Thursday.
In Iglesias’ absence, Ferran Jutgla is expected to lead the line for the hosts. While the former Club Brugge forward registered nine goals and three assists in the top flight last term, he is yet to find the net this season.
On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao are coming off a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Barcelona.
The past few weeks have not been very pleasant for the Basque giants, as they have now lost four consecutive matches across all competitions.
Head coach Edin Terzic has a few injury concerns ahead of this clash, as up to four players are ruled out, including Oihan Sancet (hamstring), Benat Prados (thigh), Dani Vivian (groin), and long-term absentee Unai Eguiluz (ACL).
On the positive side, Yuri Berchiche is available for selection after serving a one-game suspension due to a red card.
Recent clashes between these teams have not been one-sided, as both outfits have two wins apiece with a draw between them in the last five H2Hs.
Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao form guide & betting tips
| Celta Vigo | vs | Athletic Bilbao |
|---|---|---|
D
L
|
La Liga Form |
L
L
|
| 1 | Points | 0 |
| 14th | Form Table | 19th |
| 1 | Goals For | 1 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 5 |
D
W
D
D
L
|
Form (All Comps) |
W
L
L
L
L
|
Whispers Predicts: Celta Vigo 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
At 6/4 (2.50), Celta Vigo are considered favourites by the bookmakers.
Athletic Bilbao are on a four-game losing streak and have lost three of their last four trips to this stadium. Considering the visiting team's injury troubles, we are confident that Celta Vigo will emerge victorious after 90 minutes.
Four of Celta Vigo's last five outings and six of the last seven H2Hs featured goals at both ends, and this is priced at 19/20 (1.95).
We also fancy over 2.5 total goals at 11/10 (2.10), as was the case in five of the last seven skirmishes between these outfits.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 17/20 (1.85) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Celta Vigo at 6/4 (2.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Celta Vigo & BTTS – Yes at 41/10 (5.10) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 2-1 at 9/1 (10.00) | Likelihood: Outsider