{"id":1449249,"date":"2026-05-15T09:59:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T08:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1449249"},"modified":"2026-05-15T09:59:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T08:59:45","slug":"match-preview-athletic-bilbao-vs-celta-vigo-17-05-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-athletic-bilbao-vs-celta-vigo-17-05-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With both Athletic Bilbao<\/a> and Celta Vigo<\/a> locked on identical win tallies but separated by style and efficiency, this late-season showdown at San Mam\u00e9s could have a major say in final La Liga<\/a> positions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sides meet on Saturday at 6pm (UK time), and with Celta\u2019s superior attacking numbers clashing against Athletic\u2019s home pride, there\u2019s plenty at stake as the campaign nears its conclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Celta\u2019s sharp attacking stats and the patterns in recent head-to-heads, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re especially keen on Celta\u2019s result-based markets given their season-long attacking edge and recent away form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Celta Vigo Double Chance (Win or Draw)<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/20 @ Betfair<\/a>
(60.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCelta have lost just one of the last three away meetings with Athletic and boast superior attacking and passing stats this season. With a strong record in the H2H and a higher goal tally, we see value in them avoiding defeat at a generous price.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nRecent H2Hs have averaged over 2.5 goals (21 goals in last 6 meetings). Both teams have defensive vulnerabilities (Athletic 53 conceded, Celta 47), so there could be value in a high-scoring clash.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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