Celta vs Athletic prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 30, 2026
In the 3rd round of La Liga on August 30, 2026, Celta will face Athletic. The visitors will not give up easily here.
Celta vs Athletic team news and expert analysis
The Vigo club competed in the Europa League last season. The Spanish side once again reached the playoffs. This time, however, they had enough quality to maintain their position domestically as well, finishing sixth with 54 points. After the summer break, they began with a goalless draw against Valencia. This week, however, they suffered a home defeat to Osasuna.
The Bilbao side had a disappointing Champions League campaign, failing to reach the playoffs. They also dropped to 12th in La Liga with 45 points. It was no surprise that Valverde left his position. Under his successor, Terzic, they started with Sevilla and suffered a somewhat unexpected defeat. Then they also failed to take any points against the champions, Barcelona, losing once again.
Aspas and his teammates averaged 1.39 goals per game while conceding slightly fewer, at 1.26. The Basques scored just 1.13 goals per match, while even Unai Simon, a European and World Cup champion, conceded 1.53.
Head to Head matches: Celta vs Athletic
In 2024-2025, the teams exchanged victories, while in May they drew 1-1 at San Mames.
The hosts are considered the favorites, although not overwhelming ones. However, they are not in the best form either, while the visitors are also on a losing streak. We are unlikely to see attractive football in this fixture, so under 2.5 goals looks like the appealing option (odds – 1.77).
Celta vs Athletic: key statistics and trends
- Celta have drawn three of their last five matches
- Athletic have lost five consecutive matches
Celta vs Athletic: Possible starting lineups
Celta play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Radu - Alonso, Lago, Rodriguez - Galan, Febas, Roman, Carreira - Alvarez, Djuka, El Abdellaoui
Athletic play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Simon - Balenziaga, Paredes, Alvarez, Areso - Canales, Gerenabarrena - Berenguer, Sancet, Williams - Guruzeta
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