Prediction and betting odds for Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao at 22:15 on December 14, 2025, La Liga 2025/26

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Analysis and betting odds for the match between Celta Vigo and Athletic Bilbao at 22:15 on December 14, 2025. Forecast of the result, expected lineups, and expert opinions for the La Liga 2025/26 Round 16 clash between Celta Vigo and Athletic Bilbao.

Match preview: Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao

90-minute odds: 0 : 0

Total goals: 2 1/4

Celta Vigo (10th place, 19 points) will take on Athletic Bilbao (7th place, 23 points) in a match predicted to be closely contested at Balaídos. Both sides recently played in European competitions midweek but have maintained good form in La Liga.

Celta Vigo currently ranks 10th and is pushing to catch the European qualification group. They pulled off a surprising 2-0 win against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu last round, indicating strong domestic performance. However, they were defeated 1-2 by Bologna in the Europa League. Despite a poor home record (18th in La Liga), 5 out of 8 home games ended in draws. The return of Iago Aspas and the steady form of Borja Iglesias (8 goals) are significant assets.

Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao stands 7th, just one point shy of the top 6, fiercely competing for a Conference League berth. The Basque team recently impressed with a goalless draw against reigning Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain. In La Liga, they secured a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid. While Athletic’s defense is solid (20 goals conceded in 16 matches), their attack is less productive with only 15 goals scored, complicating their top 4 ambitions.

Recent head-to-head stats show Athletic’s dominance (winning 4 of the last 5 matches), but Celta Vigo has won the last two home games against this opponent (May 2024 and January 2023). Both teams had demanding midweek fixtures, so a draw is a very likely outcome.

Team news for Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao

Celta Vigo: Joseph Aidoo and Pablo Duran are sidelined with injuries. Bryan Zaragoza is undergoing fitness checks after being subbed off in the Europa League.

Athletic Bilbao: Benat Prados, Yeray Alvarez, Unai Egiluz, Maroan Sannadi, and Aymeric Laporte are out injured. Robert Navarro’s participation is uncertain. Inaki Williams may return to the bench.