Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

La Liga Betting Preview: Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo

Athletic Club meet Celta Vigo at San Mamés, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Sunday 17 May.

If you agree with our view that Celta Vigo can perform well against Athletic Club, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at +102. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

Athletic Club have suffered defeat in their last two La Liga games. Most recently, a 2-0 scoreline occurred away at RCDE Stadium against Espanyol. Ernesto Valverde's team ended up with just 37% possession and had four shots on target.

Celta Vigo lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Levante 3-2 at Estadio Balaídos. The Galicia club enjoyed 57% possession and managed six shots on goal, with Ferran Jutgla netting twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Celta won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 2-0 home victory was recorded against Athletic at Estadio Balaídos. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen five Athletic wins, four Celta victories and one draw.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Celta Vigo	38	14	12	12	53	48	5	53:48	54
12	Athletic Club	38	13	6	19	43	58	-15	43:58	45

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Athletic have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. Los Leones have averaged 47.4% possession, 407.2 passes and 7.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.7 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Top scorer is Gorka Guruzeta on 3 goals, while Oihan Sancet and Nico Williams have both racked up 2. Yuri Berchiche, Gorka Guruzeta and Inaki Williams have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Unai Simon has kept one clean sheet.

Celta have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.5 goals from 8.1 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Claudio Giraldez's side average 49.2% possession, 494.0 passes, 2.9 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while conceding 1.9 goals from 13.8 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Ferran Jutgla has top scored with 5, followed by Borja Iglesias and Hugo Alvarez on 4 and 2. Williot Swedberg has had 4 assists, with Ionut Andrei Radu notching one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Athletic Club confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon (GK), Andoni Gorosabel, Yeray Alvarez, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche, Mikel Jauregizar, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Inaki Williams, Unai Gomez, Alex Berenguer, Gorka Guruzeta.

Celta Vigo confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Ionut Andrei Radu (GK), Javi Rodriguez, Yoel Lago, Marcos Alonso, Javi Rueda, Fer Lopez, Ilaix Moriba, Sergio Carreira, Ferran Jutgla, Williot Swedberg, Borja Iglesias.

Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Celta Vigo look a quality wager for this La Liga encounter and we can bet the away team at +102 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of La Liga data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Celta in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Celta in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Athletic in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Athletic in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Athletic in 2 consecutive games.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 49.5% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

If you want to back Celta without taking them on the Asian Handicap, there’s the alternative to go for a Winning Margin wager instead. There are lots of different options here.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Athletic 1 - 2 Celta

A 2-1 win in favor of Celta can be backed at odds of +1000. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ferran Jutgla Over 1.5 Shots -161

Ferran Jutgla (Celta) has had over 1.5 shots in seven of his past ten La Liga games. If you side with our view that he can cover the Player Shots line, then you are able to secure odds of -161 for this outcome.

Latest Ferran Jutgla Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+700

Shots

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

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Iago Aspas To Score +340

Iago Aspas (Celta) can be backed to score at +340. We’ll have a play on this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Iago Aspas Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+800

Shots

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -116

The past five Athletic home matches have averaged 12.40 corners, while the previous two Celta Vigo away games have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Total Corners and you can get -116 that the teams go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Athletic

Total

11.40 7.20 4.20

Home

10.60 6.80 3.80

Away

9.60 5.90 3.70

Celta

Total

7.40 2.90 4.50

Home

7.30 3.90 3.40

Away

8.90 3.30 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-127

Athletic Corners

Over 5.5

-112

Under 5.5

-127

Celta Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-118

Most Corners

1

-208

X

+700

2

+205

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Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this La Liga clash, Athletic Club are the +128 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 44% chance of winning. The +235 means that Celta Vigo are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Athletic at -175 and Celta at +125.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.

It’s great to access hundreds of markets whichever La Liga game interests you. The top football betting sites have got every angle covered for bettors.

Full-Time Result

1

+128

X

+215

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+188

X

+110

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-286

X2

-164

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-108

2 Hcp +0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-143

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-109

Gorka Guruzeta is the market leader at +460 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic)

First

+190

Anytime

+460

Borja Iglesias (Celta)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Ferran Jutgla (Celta)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Oihan Sancet (Athletic)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Nico Williams (Athletic)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Iago Aspas (Celta)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Iñaki Williams (Athletic)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Robert Navarro (Athletic)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Alex Berenguer (Athletic)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Unai Gomez (Athletic)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Urko Izeta (Athletic)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Nico Serrano (Athletic)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Williot Swedberg (Celta)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Pablo Durán (Celta)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Hugo Álvarez (Celta)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Javier Rueda (Celta)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Fernando Lopez (Celta)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Ilaix Moriba (Celta)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Marcos Alonso (Celta)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Mikel Vesga (Athletic)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Matías Vecino (Celta)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Javi Rodríguez (Celta)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Aitor Paredes (Athletic)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Hugo Sotelo (Celta)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Beñat Prados (Athletic)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Dani Vivian (Athletic)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic)

Over 3.5

+132

Under 3.5

-

Borja Iglesias (Celta)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Nico Williams (Athletic)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Alex Berenguer (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Pablo Durán (Celta)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Nico Serrano (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Urko Izeta (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Unai Gomez (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Williot Swedberg (Celta)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Robert Navarro (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Iago Aspas (Celta)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Oihan Sancet (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Ferran Jutgla (Celta)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Iñaki Williams (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Matías Vecino (Celta)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Hugo Sotelo (Celta)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Aitor Paredes (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Javi Rodríguez (Celta)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Ilaix Moriba (Celta)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Mikel Vesga (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

Marcos Alonso (Celta)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Fernando Lopez (Celta)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Javier Rueda (Celta)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Hugo Álvarez (Celta)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Beñat Prados (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

Stats: La Liga matches only
Athletic have recorded five defeats, four victories and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Celta have racked up four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Athletic overcame Celta 3-1 when the sides last met at San Mamés. In the past 7 H2H matches at San Mamés, we have seen four Athletic wins, two Celta victories and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Athletic Club Home Stats		4-1-5	2.60	1.30	1.30	5	5	6	4
Celta Vigo Away Stats		4-3-3	2.40	1.20	1.20	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo Lineups & Team News

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