Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo prediction 10.11.2023
Athletic Bilbao
4 : 3
Celta Vigo
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- Competition: La Liga
- Date: Friday, 10th November 2023
- Kickoff: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Estadio San Mamés (Bilbao)
Athletic Bilbao are struggling to find its path back to Europe, constantly finishing out of the top seven spots. In the last two seasons, they finished eight, very close to securing Europe. Looking at their team, we think they are more than capable of doing so. The current season started well for the Basque team as they are in 5th place, with 21 points from 12 rounds - just four away from the Champions League spot.
We can see a clear decline in Celta Vigo's results in recent seasons. Last season, they finished 13th but only three points away from the relegation zone. So, even though 13th place looks OK, it is far from it. Over the Summer, by acquiring a high-profile coach in Rafa Benitez, the club hoped for a much better season. However, their poor results continued this season, and are currently in 18th place with only seven points - two away from the safe zone.
Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo pick: Athletic Bilbao to win and cover the -1 AH spread
Athletic Bilbao are playing very well this season and are deservedly in fifth place in La Liga. Traditionally, they have been a dominant home team, but surprisingly, that has not been the case in the previous season. This season, they look a lot better and have lost only once in six home games. But that loss was on the opening day of the season vs Real Madrid - a loss they can surely afford. Since then, they were great, especially on the offensive end, scoring 14 goals - 2.8 per game.
Celta Vigo lost seven of 12 games in La Liga this season. Their only win this season happened vs Almeria (3:2), but objectively, Almeria were a lot better team and deserved at least one point. On the road, Celta Vigo have been disappointing, losing three in a row.
In the previous season, these teams met twice, with both teams winning their home games. From what we saw from these two teams this season, along with a home-pitch advantage, anything but a comfortable win for the Basque team would be a surprise for us.
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Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Athletic Bilbao
4 : 3
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao
2 : 1
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
1 : 0
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao
0 : 2
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
0 : 1
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
Athletic Bilbao team news
Raul Garcia, Ander Herrera, and Yeray Álvarez, who missed the previous games, will remain sidelined, while Yuri Berchiche is close to returning to the field as he is currently listed as doubtful.
After a 3:2 vs Villarreal, coach Ernesto Valverde was deligted. He said this win means a lot for their confidence since they were without a win in the last two La Liga games. "I think we played a great game overall. After the first goal, we dominated and kept pushing forward," the coach added.
Last matches of Athletic Bilbao
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Athletic Bilbao
4 : 0
Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
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Girona
1 : 1
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao
4 : 3
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Villarreal
2 : 3
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao
2 : 2
Valencia
La Liga
Athletic Bilbao lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Unai Simon
Defenders
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18
Oscar de Marcos
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3
Daniel Vivian
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4
Aitor Paredes
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15
Inigio Lekue
Midfielders
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16
Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta
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8
Ohian Sancet
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6
Mikel Vesga
Forwards
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9
Inaki Williams
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12
Gorka Guruzeta
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11
Nico Williams
Celta Vigo team news
Renato Tapia received a red card in the previous game vs Sevilla and will be unavailable for the upcoming game.
Due to injuries, Joseph Aidoo and Mihajlo Ristic will remain sidelined. On the other hand, midfielder Luca de la Torre, who missed the previous game with a tightness injury, will most likely be ready.
According to speculations, Rafa Benitez is very close to being sacked by Celta Vigo after only about four months at the club.
Last matches of Celta Vigo
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Valencia
0 : 0
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao
4 : 3
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
1 : 1
Sevilla
La Liga
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Girona
1 : 0
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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Celta Vigo
0 : 3
Atletico Madrid
La Liga
Celta Vigo lineup
Goalkeeper
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25
Vicente Guaita
Defenders
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20
Kevin Vazquez
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2
Carl Starfelt
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4
Unai Nunez
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23
Manuel Sanchez
Midfielders
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3
Oscar Mingueza
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8
Fran Beltran
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30
Hugo Sotelo
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17
Jonathan Bamba
Forwards
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10
Iago Aspas
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18
Jorgen Larsen
4 Reasons why Athletic Bilbao should win and cover the -1 AH spread
- Athletic Bilbao are undefeated in the last five home games
- Athletic Bilbao won the previous h2h game against Celta Vigo at Estadio San Mamés
- Celta Vigo lost three road games in a row
- Celta Vigo won just once in 12 La Liga games
Main prediction Athletic Bilbao - Celta Vigo
AH1 (-1)
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Athletic Bilbao & Celta Vigo current standing in La Liga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 33 - 9 | +24 | 38 |
| 2 | Girona | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 34 - 18 | +16 | 38 |
| 3 | FC Barcelona | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 28 - 14 | +14 | 34 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 30 - 13 | +17 | 31 |
| 5 | Athletic Club | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 30 - 18 | +12 | 28 |
| 6 | Real Sociedad | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 26 - 18 | +8 | 26 |
| 7 | Real Betis | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 18 - 16 | +2 | 25 |
| 8 | Las Palmas | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 13 - 13 | 0 | 21 |
| 9 | Getafe | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 17 - 20 | -3 | 19 |
| 10 | Valencia | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 17 - 20 | -3 | 19 |
| 11 | Rayo Vallecano | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 16 - 22 | -6 | 19 |
| 12 | Villarreal | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 22 - 26 | -4 | 16 |
| 13 | Deportivo Alavés | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 - 19 | -5 | 16 |
| 14 | Osasuna | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 17 - 25 | -8 | 15 |
| 15 | Sevilla | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 20 - 20 | 0 | 13 |
| 16 | Mallorca | 15 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 13 - 20 | -7 | 11 |
| 17 | Cádiz | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 - 21 | -10 | 11 |
| 18 | Celta de Vigo | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 14 - 24 | -10 | 8 |
| 19 | Granada | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 19 - 35 | -16 | 7 |
| 20 | Almería | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 16 - 37 | -21 | 4 |