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	36	13	11	12	51	47	4	51:47	50
9	Athletic Club	36	13	5	18	40	53	-13	40:53	44

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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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon (GK), Jesus Areso, Yeray Alvarez, Aymeric Laporte, Adama Boiro, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Alejandro Rego, Alex Berenguer, Unai Gomez, Robert Navarro, Inaki Williams.

Celta Vigo predicted lineup (4-4-2): Ionut Andrei Radu (GK), Javi Rodriguez, Yoel Lago, Marcos Alonso, Javi Rueda, Fer Lopez, Hugo Sotelo, Sergio Carreira, Iago Aspas, Hugo Alvarez, Ferran Jutgla.

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 +1050. 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

+300

First

+750

Shots

Over 1.5

-161

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

+340

First

+850

Shots

Over 1.5

-119

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

-116

Under 9.5

-122

Athletic Corners

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-115

Celta Corners

Over 3.5

-111

Under 3.5

-128

Most Corners

1

-238

X

+700

2

+235

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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 +112 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 47% chance of winning. The +270 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 -217 and Celta at +148.

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

+112

X

+220

2

+270

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+110

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-294

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-217

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-127

2 Hcp +0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-109

Gorka Guruzeta is the market leader at +430 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

+180

Anytime

+430

Borja Iglesias (Celta)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Oihan Sancet (Athletic)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Nico Williams (Athletic)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Ferran Jutgla (Celta)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Unai Gomez (Athletic)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Urko Izeta (Athletic)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Alex Berenguer (Athletic)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Iago Aspas (Celta)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Iñaki Williams (Athletic)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Nico Serrano (Athletic)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Robert Navarro (Athletic)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Pablo Durán (Celta)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Williot Swedberg (Celta)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Javier Rueda (Celta)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Hugo Álvarez (Celta)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Fernando Lopez (Celta)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Mikel Vesga (Athletic)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Ilaix Moriba (Celta)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Matías Vecino (Celta)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Javi Rodríguez (Celta)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Marcos Alonso (Celta)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Aitor Paredes (Athletic)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-

Nico Williams (Athletic)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Borja Iglesias (Celta)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Iago Aspas (Celta)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-

Williot Swedberg (Celta)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Pablo Durán (Celta)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Nico Serrano (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Iñaki Williams (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Robert Navarro (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Alex Berenguer (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Urko Izeta (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Unai Gomez (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Ferran Jutgla (Celta)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Oihan Sancet (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Javier Rueda (Celta)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Hugo Álvarez (Celta)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Fernando Lopez (Celta)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Mikel Vesga (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Ilaix Moriba (Celta)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Matías Vecino (Celta)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Javi Rodríguez (Celta)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Marcos Alonso (Celta)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Aitor Paredes (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

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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