Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Athletic Club vs Celta de Vigo in the La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 18:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Athletic Club vs Celta de Vigo |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 18:00 BST |
| Venue | San Mamés Barria |
Match Prediction: Athletic Club 3-0 Celta de Vigo
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 14 Dec 2025 |  Celta de Vigo vs  Athletic Club |
2 – 0 | Estadio de Balaídos |
| La Liga | 19 Jan 2025 | Celta de Vigo vs Athletic Club |
1 – 2 | Estadio de Balaídos |
| La Liga | 22 Sep 2024 | Athletic Club vs Celta de Vigo |
3 – 1 | San Mamés Barria |
| La Liga | 15 May 2024 | Celta de Vigo vs Athletic Club |
2 – 1 | Abanca-Balaídos (Vigo) |
| La Liga | 10 Nov 2023 | Athletic Club vs Celta de Vigo |
4 – 3 | San Mamés Barria |
Athletic Club come into this at San Mamés Barria with a mixed recent league record, but their home results still point to a side capable of controlling spells and creating enough chances to win. Celta de Vigo have shown they can pick up results away from home, including a 1-0 win at Atlético Madrid, yet their latest league outing was a 2-3 home defeat to Levante, which leaves some doubt about their defensive stability.
With no xG data available, the clearest guide is the recent scorelines and the head-to-head pattern, which has produced goals in several meetings. Athletic Club’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a solid base in midfield and enough support around the striker to press Celta back. Match Prediction: Athletic Club 3-0 Celta de Vigo
Form Guide & Team Overview
Athletic Club
Athletic Club’s recent league form has been inconsistent, with two wins and three defeats across their last five matches. They beat Deportivo Alavés 4-2 away and Osasuna 1-0 at home, but they also lost 0-1 to Valencia at home and 2-3 to Atlético Madrid away.
The scoring record in those games suggests they can find goals, but they have also been open enough to concede in four of the five. At San Mamés Barria, the 1-0 win over Osasuna shows they can manage tight games, while the 1-2 loss to Villarreal and the 0-1 defeat to Valencia underline the need for more control at both ends.
Athletic Club Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 10 May 2026 | Athletic Club vs  Valencia |
0 – 1 | L | San Mamés Barria |
| La Liga | 2 May 2026 |  Deportivo Alavés vs Athletic Club |
2 – 4 | W | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| La Liga | 25 Apr 2026 |  Atlético Madrid vs Athletic Club |
3 – 2 | L | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| La Liga | 21 Apr 2026 | Athletic Club vs  Osasuna |
1 – 0 | W | San Mamés Barria |
| La Liga | 12 Apr 2026 | Athletic Club vs  Villarreal |
1 – 2 | L | San Mamés Barria |
Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo’s recent league form is also mixed, with two wins and three defeats in their last five. They beat Atlético Madrid 1-0 away and Elche 3-1 at home, but they lost 2-3 to Levante at home, 1-2 to Villarreal away and 0-1 to FC Barcelona away.
That run shows they are capable of taking points against strong opposition, especially on the road, but they have not been consistently solid defensively. The 2-3 defeat to Levante is the most recent result and it suggests they may be vulnerable if Athletic Club start quickly.
Celta de Vigo Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 12 May 2026 | Celta de Vigo vs  Levante |
2 – 3 | L | Estadio de Balaídos |
| La Liga | 9 May 2026 | Atlético Madrid vs Celta de Vigo |
0 – 1 | W | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| La Liga | 3 May 2026 | Celta de Vigo vs  Elche |
3 – 1 | W | Estadio de Balaídos |
| La Liga | 26 Apr 2026 | Villarreal vs Celta de Vigo |
2 – 1 | L | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| La Liga | 22 Apr 2026 |  FC Barcelona vs Celta de Vigo |
1 – 0 | L | Camp Nou |
Team News & Injury Report
Athletic Club
- Nico Williams (Hamstring Injury)
Celta de Vigo
- Matías Vecino (Muscle Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Unai Simón (Goalkeeper), Adama Boiro (Defender), Aymeric Laporte (Defender), Dani Vivian (Defender), Jesús Areso (Defender), Alejandro Rego (Midfielder), Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Midfielder), Robert Navarro (Midfielder), Unai Gómez (Midfielder), Álex Berenguer (Midfielder), Iñaki Williams (Attacker)
Athletic Club’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a clear structure, with two midfielders helping to protect the back four and keep the team compact. The three players behind the striker should provide support for Iñaki Williams and help Athletic Club move the ball into advanced areas.
Celta de Vigo (3-4-3)
Predicted lineup: Ionuț Radu (Goalkeeper), Javi Rodríguez (Defender), Marcos Alonso (Defender), Yoel Lago (Defender), Fer López (Midfielder), Hugo Sotelo (Midfielder), Javi Rueda (Midfielder), Sergio Carreira (Midfielder), Ferran Jutglà (Attacker), Hugo Álvarez (Attacker), Iago Aspas (Attacker)
Celta de Vigo’s predicted 3-4-3 can give them width through the wing-backs while keeping three central defenders in place. That shape also leaves room for Ferran Jutglà, Hugo Álvarez and Iago Aspas to stay high and look to attack quickly when possession turns over.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Athletic Club | Celta de Vigo | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club | Celta de Vigo | Iñaki Williams against Javi Rodríguez could be decisive if Athletic Club can use pace and direct running to stretch Celta’s back line. |
| Athletic Club | Celta de Vigo | Alejandro Rego against Fer López is a key midfield duel because control in that area should shape who can build attacks more cleanly. |
| Athletic Club | Celta de Vigo | Iñaki Williams is key for Athletic Club because he gives them a direct outlet and a consistent threat in the final third. |
| Athletic Club | Celta de Vigo | Ferran Jutglà is key for Celta de Vigo because he offers a forward option who can turn chances into pressure on Athletic Club’s defence. |
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