Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao prediction and betting tips on January 19, 2025
Game Prediction
On January 19, 2025, in the 20th round of La Liga, Celta Vigo will face Athletic Bilbao. The visitors from the Basque Country will aim for victory in Vigo.
Our prediction for Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao
The Galicians began last season with Rafa Benitez at the helm. However, Rafa quickly disappointed, keeping the team hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone. Fortunately, his successor, Claudio Giráldez, made progress, and the club finished 13th with 41 points.
As for Athletic, they contended for fourth place in La Liga for much of the season but ultimately finished eight points behind Atletico Madrid. However, they eliminated Atletico in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey and went on to win the trophy—Athletic's first Copa del Rey in 40 years!
Ernesto Valverde’s side returned to the Europa League and excelled, drawing only against Roma away and winning all other matches. Surprisingly, they lost 2-3 to Osasuna in the Copa del Rey, relinquishing their title early. In La Liga, however, they’ve maintained a high level, beginning 2025 in fourth place. The Supercopa clash against Barcelona ended in a 0-2 defeat, but they posed challenges to the Catalans.
Celta has had a decent campaign but has suffered more defeats than victories. In January, they lost to Rayo Vallecano and were thrashed 2-5 by Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.
Iago Aspas and his teammates average slightly under 1.5 goals scored per match while conceding slightly over the same amount. Valverde’s men are marginally better offensively (1.53 goals per game) and significantly stronger defensively, conceding just 0.89 goals per match on average.
Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao: Key statistics and trends
- Celta has lost their last two matches.
- 63% of Celta’s games feature goals from both teams, with an average of 3.0 total goals per match.
- Athletic Bilbao has also lost their last two matches.
- 68% of Athletic’s games feature goals from both teams, with an average of 2.42 total goals per match.
Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao: Possible starting lineups
Celta Vigo (possible lineup): Guaita – Alonso, Dominguez, Starfelt, Mingueza – Beltrán, Moriba, Cervi, Bamba, González – Iglesias
Athletic Bilbao (possible lineup): Unai Simón – Berchiche, Paredes, Vivian, Lekue – Prados, Jaureguisar, Unai Gómez, Berenguer, Williams – Guruzeta
Head-to-head matches: Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao
In their last five encounters, only the home side has emerged victorious. In September, Athletic won 3-1 at San Mamés.
Free prediction for Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao
This match is considered a fairly even contest, but the visitors appear more solid. Expect an Athletic Bilbao victory with a "draw no bet" option (odds: 1.82).
Keep track of La Liga’s standings and your team’s form before placing your bets on the upcoming match!