Based on last 50 matches in "Spain. LaLiga", up to 09/22/2024
To build a prediction for the Ath Bilbao - Celta Vigo match, scheduled for 22 September 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Ath Bilbao have played 50 matches, in which they won 23 of them, drew 13 times and lost 14 matches. Celta Vigo, having played 50 matches, won 14 times, drew 12 matches and lost 24 defeats. In the league, Ath Bilbao average 1.5 goals scored per game and 1.1 conceded. Celta Vigo average 1.3 scored and 1.6 conceded. These sides last met on 14 May 2024 at Celta Vigo's ground, where the home side came out on top.
There were 2 head-to-head meetings last season. The score was 2:1 at Celta Vigo's home ground. At Athletic's home ground, it was 4:3. Celta Vigo have been no less entertaining this season, with all 5 games featuring BTTS. They have scored 13 and conceded 10 goals in 5 matches. Therefore, an exchange... Show more
Athletic score at home in 22 of their last 24 matches. Athletic have conceded at home in 11 consecutive head-to-head matches between these teams in La Liga. Celta Vigo have scored and conceded in 8 consecutive matches in La Liga. Both Teams to Score + TO (2.5)
I expect the Athletic Bilbao and Celta match to have a small number of goals. A lot of physical play and yellow cards. I see a handicap of +1 on Celta as a good option. Celta are a solid mid-table team, as are Ath Bilbao. They should be able to hold the handicap.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 5 out of last 9 home matches involving Ath Bilbao, a draw was recorded.
X3.76
Celta Vigo scores over 1 goal in 8 matches straight.
IT2O (1.5)3.46
In 5 out of 6 last matches involving Celta Vigo, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)2.98
In 7 out of last 10 home matches involving Ath Bilbao, a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X2.59
Ath Bilbao does not concedeat home in 8 out of 15 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.49
In 8 last matches, Celta Vigo scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.2
In 9 out of 11 last matches at home, Ath Bilbao concedes from Celta Vigo in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.2
In 8 out of 9 last matches of Ath Bilbao at home, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)1.96
In 8 last matches involving Celta Vigo, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.94
In 11 out of 13 last matches of Celta Vigo away, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.94
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including forward Нико Уильямс. The away side will be missing several players from the first team. Several more Celta Vigo players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Хосе Санчес Мартинес (Spain). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 492 yellow cards (averaging 4.9 per match) and 21 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 20% of matches (20 out of 100).