Celta Vigo vs Athletic Club preview and prediction
The match
Athletic Club travel to Estadio Abanca Balaídos in the La Liga on Sunday 30 August (20:30 WAT) to face Celta Vigo. Celta Vigo are 11th with 13 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while Athletic Club sit 7th on 16 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Celta Vigo's last 5: LDDWD Most recently they lost to Osasuna 1–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Athletic Club's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Barcelona 0–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 4 of their last 5. They average 1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Celta Vigo arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 17 May 2026, finished Athletic Club 1–1 Celta Vigo.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.3 for Celta Vigo and 1.1 for Athletic Club. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 44%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Celta Vigo 44%, draw 22%, Athletic Club 34%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Celta Vigo 1–1 Athletic Club. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Celta Vigo44%fair 2.29 · @2.34
Draw22%fair 4.49 · @3.20
Athletic Club34%fair 2.94 · @3.05
2.37Expected goals
1.28Celta Vigo xG
1.08Athletic Club xG
55%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–012%
0–110%
0–09%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: Celta Vigo 1.3 – 1.1 Athletic Club expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Celta Vigo vs Athletic Club?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Celta Vigo vs Athletic Club?
On our numbers Celta Vigo have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Athletic Club 34%.
How many goals will there be in Celta Vigo vs Athletic Club?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Celta Vigo vs Athletic Club?
Our predicted score is Celta Vigo 1–1 Athletic Club, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Celta Vigo vs Athletic Club?
Celta Vigo vs Athletic Club (La Liga) kicks off on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 20:30 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Abanca Balaídos.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
