Round 16 - La Liga
Celta de Vigo VS Athletic Club
Abanca Balaídos
14 December, 2025
Overview:
Tightly contested LaLiga fixture at Balaídos where Celta (midtable, inconsistent at home) face Athletic (slightly higher in table, structured pressing side); expect a low-to-medium scoring game with Athletic marginally favored due to defensive stability and form on the road.
Recent H2H results: Last 5: Celta 1W, Athletic 3W, 1D (Athletic advantage)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Athletic Club.
Celta likely to press higher and seek through balls to exploit spaces behind Athletic fullbacks; Athletic will balance press with compactness, look to exploit transitions and set-pieces; midfield battle and set-piece duels will be decisive.
Athletic's defensive organisation and recent away resilience increase their win probability, while Celta's inconsistent home form and finishing reduce home win chances; expected low-to-medium scoring keeps draw plausible.
Last Update: 13-12-2025
Stats:
| Celta de Vigo | Athletic Club |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.05 | 1.25 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.28 | 0.38 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barça | 26 | 1 | 4 | 79 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 22 | 4 | 5 | 70 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 19 | 4 | 8 | 61 |
| 4 | Atleti | 17 | 6 | 8 | 57 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 11 | 13 | 7 | 46 |
| 6 | Celta | 11 | 11 | 9 | 44 |
| 7 | Real Sociedad | 11 | 9 | 11 | 42 |
| 8 | Getafe | 12 | 5 | 13 | 41 |
| 9 | Osasuna | 10 | 9 | 12 | 39 |
| 10 | Espanyol | 10 | 8 | 13 | 38 |
| 11 | Girona | 9 | 11 | 11 | 38 |
| 12 | Athletic | 11 | 5 | 15 | 38 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano | 8 | 11 | 12 | 35 |
| 14 | Valencia | 9 | 8 | 14 | 35 |
| 15 | Mallorca | 9 | 7 | 15 | 34 |
| 16 | Sevilla FC | 9 | 7 | 15 | 34 |
| 17 | Alavés | 8 | 9 | 14 | 33 |
| 18 | Elche | 7 | 11 | 13 | 32 |
| 19 | Real Oviedo | 6 | 9 | 16 | 27 |
| 20 | Levante | 6 | 8 | 16 | 26 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mbappé | RMA | FRA | 26 | 23 | 4 |
| V. Muriqi | MAL | KOS | 30 | 21 | 1 |
| A. Budimir | OSA | CRO | 30 | 16 | N/A |
| L. Yamal | FCB | SPA | 27 | 15 | 11 |