Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 10th November 2023

Struggling Celta Vigo are in for a tough assignment, when going up against Athletic Bilbao on Friday at San Mames Barria. With a string of mediocre performances, at best, it would be astounding to see the former take anything from this encounter.

Athletic Bilbao are placed fifth with 21 points after 12 matches. Celta Vigo occupy a position as 18th in the league on seven points.

These are tough times for Rafa Benitez led Celta Vigo who feel hard done by this season by VAR and assorted match officials. Things won't get any easier against Athletic Bilbao.

Athletic Bilbao scored an average of 1.9 goals in ten matches or a total of 19 while allowing 12 goals against. This is an average of 1.2 goals against per match with four clean sheets along the way.

Celta Vigo are currently not the most scoring team in the La Liga, as they only found the back of the net ten times in ten matches. This is an average of just one goals a game in which they conceded 17 times, an average of 1.7 per game. They managed zero clean sheets in these.

Celta Vigo were knocked out cold when Athletic Bilbao took a 2-1 win in their latest encounter. It served as pay back for the 1-0 defeat, Celta Vigo handed out in the game before.

Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Prediction

Athletic Bilbao Form

Athletic Bilbao have seen it all in their last three matches, which gave them four points. First, they went down 1-0 against Barcelona, before picking up a 2-2 draw against Valencia. Their latest match brought a 2-3 win in their encounter with Villarreal. Athletic Bilbao claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the La Liga. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored 14 and conceded eight goals.

Celta Vigo Form

A single point prevents Celta Vigo from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short, losing by 0-3 and 1-0 against Atletico Madrid and Girona, respectively. Their latest match brought some consolation, as they were able to hang on for a 1-1 draw against Sevilla. Celta Vigo claimed just one win from the last six away games in the La Liga. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by ten goals to seven.

Celta Vigo and Athletic Bilbao are almost always cautious, when going toe-to-toe with each other, which makes under 2.5 goals the value bet this coming Friday.

Athletic Bilbao recorded seven points following two wins from their last three games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored six goals, but also conceded zero. Celta Vigo won zero and claimed zero points in their four most recent games against teams inside the top six. They scored two conceded eight goals. Athletic Bilbao claimed six wins, three draws as well as three defeats in the La Liga this season. Celta Vigo enjoy a record of one win, four draws and seven defeats in the La Liga.

Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Squads

Athletic Bilbao Squad

Ernesto Valverde will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Celta Vigo from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the La Liga this season):

Alex Padilla (0/0), Julen Agirrezabala (0/0), Unai Simon (0/12), Aitor Paredes (0/12), Daniel Vivian (0/12), Inigo Lekue (0/7), Oscar de Marcos (1/10), Peru Nolaskoain (0/0), Yeray Alvarez (0/5), Yuri Berchiche (1/8), Ander Herrera (0/6), Dani Garcia (1/9), Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (1/9), Junior Bita (0/0), Mikel Vesga (2/9), Oihan Sancet (2/10), Raul Garcia (0/4), Alex Berenguer (1/11), Asier Villalibre (1/7), Carlos Mattheus (0/0), Gorka Guruzeta (4/12), Iker Muniain (0/10), Inaki Williams (5/12), Luis Bilbao (0/0), Malcom Ares (0/1), Nico Williams (1/9).

Celta Vigo Squad

This is the full squad of players that the Celta Vigo head coach Benitez will select from for his starting XI:

Agustin Marchesin (0/0), Ivan Villar (0/10), Vicente Guaita (0/3), Carl Starfelt (1/11), Carlos Dominguez (0/3), Joseph Aidoo (0/6), Kevin Vazquez (0/3), Manuel Sanchez (0/9), Mihailo Ristic (0/4), Oscar Mingueza (1/12), Roberto Costa (0/0), Unai Nunez (1/12), Carlos Dotor (0/7), Fran Beltran (0/12), Hugo Sotelo (0/7), Jonathan Bamba (1/12), Luca de la Torre (0/10), Renato Tapia (0/6), Williot Swedberg (1/5), Anastasios Douvikas (2/8), Carles Perez (0/4), Franco Cervi (0/4), Iago Aspas (0/12), Joergen Strand Larsen (3/12), Miguel Rodriguez (0/7).

Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Team News

Athletic Bilbao could have up to five missing players for various reasons for their upcoming match against Celta Vigo this coming Friday.

Due to various ailments Raul Garcia, Yuri Berchiche, Ander Herrera, Yeray Alvarez and Nico Williams will be absent from the squad, Athletic Bilbao are able to field against Celta Vigo on Friday.

Celta Vigo will have to make do without a group of three missing from their roster prior to their upcoming match on Friday against Athletic Bilbao. For instance, Celta Vigo won't be able to field Renato Tapia as he serves out a ban following too many cards.

Names like Joseph Aidoo and Mihailo Ristic most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Athletic Bilbao.

Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Lineups

Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo H2H

Celta Vigo lost 2-1 against Athletic Bilbao in their latest encounter. This served as pay back for the 1-0 defeat, Celta Vigo handed out in the match before. Athletic Bilbao go into their upcoming match against Celta Vigo with a 40% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 4-2-4 record in the latest encounters with their next opponent. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Results

Both teams to score paid out four times in the previous ten matches between home side Athletic Bilbao and Celta Vigo. Best priced odds on BTTS with the bookies are at 1/1.

Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Betting Tips

Inaki Williams has been great for Athletic Bilbao lately, hitting the target zero times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Celta Vigo are optimistic that Jonathan Bamba doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Athletic Bilbao claimed four wins in their previous 10 home games across all tournaments, while drawing three of the games. They suffered defeat in three of these outings. Celta Vigo won four of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost five. Both teams scored in four of the last 10 home matches for Athletic Bilbao and in six of the previous 10 away games for Celta Vigo.

In the past ten encounters between Athletic Bilbao and Celta Vigo over 2.5 goals came out three times, with Athletic Bilbao scoring an average of 0.9 goals per game. Celta Vigo averaged one goal, while both teams scored four times. In Athletic Bilbao's last ten games, there have been over 2.5 goals in seven of them. They managed to average 1.7 goals goals per match across all tournaments. Betting on over 2.5 goals in the last ten Celta Vigo-matches would have returned some winnings in six of them. Celta Vigo managed to score an average of 1.4 times goals per game.