- Celta de Vigo are undefeated in five matches (W2, D3).
- Celta are undefeated in two home matches (W1, D1).
- Celta are unbeaten in the last two home H2Hs (W1, D1).
Celta can catch the Lions
Celta de Vigo are 11th in LaLiga 2026/2027 after one game with one point on the board, which isn't a bad start in the context of a top-flight season, but they still need more of a spark to challenge up the other end. Claudio Giráldez has his Celestes well organised in a three-man back line that can shift and change shape in asymmetric attacking shapes, and he is capable of causing problems for Athletic Bilbao's re-tuned system on Sunday.
Athletic Bilbao were brought down 1-0 away to Atalanta Bergamo in their last Friendly Club Matches 2026 appearance, and they followed up with a 3-1 home defeat to Sevilla in LaLiga 2026/2027 last weekend, a result that has sent a shiver of fear through the squad.
Bilbao’s tempo has increased
Edin Terzić has implemented a high-tempo pressing style of football at Los Leones, and their 4-3-3 system is more rigid than usual as he tries to get his players to win the ball back quickly and exploit teams vertically. Aitor Paredes is their top scorer after one LaLiga 2026/2027 game, netting one goal, and the centre-back is adding a real bite to their build-up from deep. Yeray Alvarez has one assist in one game and is another player that could hurt Celta from deep and his team have lost three on the spin, which has turned the good start to the season into a bit of a wobble.
Celestes are the sharper side
Celta are currently slight market favourite at 33/25, which is a bit of a shock, considering Athletic are a decent side that are coming in at 2/1. They have two wins and two defeats from their last four on the road, so they can make the trip to Vigo, but they may not make it through unscathed.
The last meeting ended 1-1 at Athletic's home in LaLiga 2025/2026, and the overall recent H2H series is very tight (Celta: W1, Athletic: D1, L0). That should make for a real chess match between Celta's compact block and Athletic's pressing game.
Value in backing under 2.5 goals
Celta are unbeaten in their last five matches, but their recent two fixtures have yielded a 1-1 draw away to Napoli in the Friendly Club Matches 2026 and a 0-0 away to Valencia in their LaLiga 2026/2027 opener, so they come into this game with momentum but no real cutting edge.
Backing under 2.5 goals at 73/100 looks like a good play in this low-scoring fixture, while Both Teams To Score - No at 93/100 also appeals. Celta are the most likely side to nick it or to hold firm in Vigo and that is reflected in the odds.
