Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Prediction 25.01.2026 | La Liga

After an unexpectedly poor start to the campaign, Real Sociedad are now enjoying a notable resurgence in form, a turnaround that has not only lifted them clear of the relegation zone but also propelled them into the top half of the table, currently sitting ninth and firmly pushing toward the European places.

If they are to keep their continental ambitions alive, the Basque outfit have little room for error and must maintain their upward momentum, especially with an eight-point gap separating them from sixth-placed Real Betis, who currently occupy the final UEFA qualification spot.

Encouragingly, confidence at the Reale Arena could hardly be higher. Real Sociedad showcased their growing belief by stunning reigning champions Barcelona in a memorable 2-1 victory, a result that extended their unbeaten league run to four matches (two wins and two draws).

However, that triumph came at a cost. Midfielder Carlos Soler received a late red card against the Catalan giants and will serve a two-match suspension, while creative winger Takefusa Kubo is sidelined with a hamstring injury, ruling him out of Sunday’s La Liga encounter and dealing a significant blow to the hosts’ attacking options.

Meanwhile, Celta Vigo arrive in the Basque Country arguably as the most in-form side in Spain’s top flight over the last six matches, having claimed five victories during that stretch. This impressive run has propelled Os Celestes into an eye-catching sixth place in the standings, level on points with Real Betis.

Since the turn of the calendar year, Celta have been nothing short of outstanding, recording three league wins from three outings, including a commanding 3-0 triumph over Rayo Vallecano in their most recent appearance. That surge in form has significantly strengthened their ambitions of securing European football.

The foundation of Celta’s resurgence lies in their newfound defensive solidity. They have kept a remarkable five clean sheets in their last six La Liga fixtures, with the standout performance coming in early December when they stunned Real Madrid with a 2-0 victory in the heart of the Spanish capital.

At team news level, centre-back Carlos Dominguez missed Thursday’s Europa League clash against LOSC Lille due to an ankle injury and remains the only absentee for the Vigo-based outfit.