Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 15/05/2024, 07:56  by Sridhar in LaLiga Predictions

With an eye on confirming La Liga safety, Celta Vigo host Athletic Bilbao on matchday #36. The game at the Estadio de Balaídos in Vigo on Wednesday will see the hosts finish 17th in the standings with 34 points, while the visitors are fifth with 62 points. Celta have a five-point buffer over the relegation zone and could confirm their safety this matchday itself. They lost 1-0 to Atletico Madrid, which was their third loss across the last five league games. The two wins in that sequence came at home, though, winning 4-1 against Las Palmas and 3-2 against Villarreal. In fact, Celta have won three and drawn one of their last four home league games, giving them a strong chance of taking revenge for the 4-3 loss in the reverse fixture.

Athletic Bilbao are eight points behind the top four and still have a chance to make up that gap, but only just. Having already confirmed their position in the top six, they can now go on and make a dash. Yet, their form after winning the Copa del Rey competition has come down drastically. Athletic have won just one of their last five league games, drawing three and losing one. The latest draw against Osasuna should give some confidence, though, as the match-leveling goal came late in stoppage time. It is their poor form that stands in their way, though. Athletic have lost two of their last three away league games, although their last match on the road was a 2-0 win over Getafe. Athletic have won their last two league games against Celta, including a 4-3 win in the reverse fixture.