The latest round of fixtures in Spain kicks off at Balaidos on Friday night. Our Celta Vigo vs Osasuna prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether the Galicians can build on a strong home record this season.
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Celta Vigo vs Osasuna prediction: Budimir to score in draw
Key stats
- Our Celta Vigo vs Osasuna betting tips take into account that the visitors have drawn four of their last five in the league.
- 55% of their away games in La Liga this season have ended level.
- It’s just one win in six league outings for Celta Vigo.
Correct score prediction: Celta Vigo 1-1 Osasuna
We’ve seen signs that Osasuna are now over their dip in form around the turn of the year, but most of their games continue to be very even affairs.
Four of their last five in La Liga have ended 1-1, and a repeat looks very possible, with two of Celta’s last four league matches having also finished with that scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Celta the odds-on favourites
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Celta Vigo vs Osasuna odds, with an implied probability of 52.4% that they win this match.
They head into this game following a 1-1 draw away to Atletico Madrid last time out, a good result on the surface, although they were playing against 10 men for more than 80 minutes.
As for Osasuna, they also benefited from Jude Bellingham’s red card in their 1-1 draw against Real Madrid last Saturday.
For more from the upcoming matches in Europe, today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Osasuna targeting Balaidos hat-trick
Our Celta Vigo vs Osasuna prediction suggests the visitors may fall just short of a third straight win at Balaidos.
The Pamplona-based side have won three of the last five overall, including a 3-2 victory at El Sadar earlier this term.
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Celta Vigo preview: Alvarez sidelined for the hosts
Claudio Giraldez will have to cope without the injured Hugo Alvarez here. Franco Cervi is rated doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: Guaita (GK), Alonso, Starfelt, J. Rodriguez, Mingueza, Sotelo, Beltran, Carreira, F. Lopez, Aspas & Duran
Spain La Liga 10/05/25 W Sevilla 2 Celta Vigo 3 Spain La Liga 04/05/25 L Real Madrid 3 Celta Vigo 2 Spain La Liga 23/04/25 W Villarreal 0 Celta Vigo 3 Spain La Liga 19/04/25 L Barcelona 4 Celta Vigo 3 Spain La Liga 12/04/25 L Espanyol 2 Celta Vigo 0
Osasuna preview: Visitors missing two to suspension
Vicente Moreno is missing the services of Aimar Oroz and Jesus Areso, with both players suspended. There are no current injury concerns.
Predicted Lineup: Herrera (GK), Cruz, Boyomo, Catena, Pena, Torro, Moncayola, M. Gomez, B. Zaragoza, Budimir & Ruben Garcia
Spain La Liga 11/05/25 D Real Betis 1 Osasuna 1 Spain La Liga 03/05/25 L Villarreal 4 Osasuna 2 Spain La Liga 24/04/25 W Sevilla 0 Osasuna 1 Spain La Liga 20/04/25 W Valladolid 2 Osasuna 3 Spain La Liga 13/04/25 W Girona 1 Osasuna 2
Player to watch – Ante Budimir
After an impressive 2023/24 campaign, Ante Budimir is firing again for Osasuna this term, with 13 goals in 24 appearances in La Liga. He’s averaging a goal every 140 minutes.
Budimir dominant in the air
The visiting striker is a big threat with his head. Budimir is averaging 4.0 aerial challenges won per game, the third-best record in the division among players to have clocked up at least 1000 minutes.