Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Betiball's prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo preview before placing your bet.

Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo: Starting Lineups Time : 17/05/2026 13:00

Athletic Bilbao
1 - 1
Finished
Celta Vigo
86' event Urko Izeta / Inaki Williams Dannis
82' event Nico Serrano / Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
82' event Maroan Harrouch Sannadi / Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez
71' event Alejandro Rego / Mikel Jauregizar
68' event Aymeric Laporte
52' event Inaki Williams Dannis
46' event Robert Navarro / Unai Gomez
38' event Yuri Berchiche
event 90+1' Matias Vecino / Fernando López González
event 74' Hugo Alvarez Antunez / Williot Swedberg
event 59' Pablo Duran / Ferran Jutgla Blanch
event 59' Iago Aspas Juncal / Borja Iglesias Quintas
event 46' Oscar Mingueza / Javier Rueda
event 42' Ionut Andrei Radu
event 10' Javier Rueda
event 5' Williot Swedberg
86' event Urko Izeta / Inaki Williams Dannis
event 90+1' Matias Vecino / Fernando López González
82' event Nico Serrano / Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
event 74' Hugo Alvarez Antunez / Williot Swedberg
82' event Maroan Harrouch Sannadi / Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez
event 59' Pablo Duran / Ferran Jutgla Blanch
71' event Alejandro Rego / Mikel Jauregizar
event 59' Iago Aspas Juncal / Borja Iglesias Quintas
68' event Aymeric Laporte
event 46' Oscar Mingueza / Javier Rueda
52' event Inaki Williams Dannis
event 42' Ionut Andrei Radu
46' event Robert Navarro / Unai Gomez
event 10' Javier Rueda
38' event Yuri Berchiche
event 5' Williot Swedberg
Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao
Substitutions
#21 Maroan Harrouch Sannadi
#23 Robert Navarro
#22 Nico Serrano
#25 Urko Izeta
#30 Alejandro Rego
#6 Mikel Vesga
#15 Inigo Lekue Martinez
#4 Aitor Paredes
#12 Jesus Areso
#27 Alex Padilla
#19 Adama Boiro
#44 Selton Sanchez
Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao Celta Vigo Celta Vigo
27Shots3
9Shots on Goal2
14Fouls11
5Corner Kick0
11Free kick14
1Offside4
2Yellow card2
44Aerial16
1Save8
10Successful Tackles11
12Interceptions8
27Long pass17
1Assist1
13Successful center1
5Substitution5
14Shots off goal0
22Head Success8
4Blocked1
7Tackle10
4Dribbles6
24Throw-in17
527Passes391
157Attacks57
87Dangerous attacks13
4Corner Kicks(HT)0
3BigChances1
2BigChancesMissed0
20ShotsInsideBox1
7ShotsOutsideBox2
47DuelsWon46
2.84ExpectedGoals0.15
2.57xGOpenPlay0.15
2.84xGNonPenalty0.15
2.33xGOT0.47
51Touches In Opposition Box4
42AccurateCrosses3
25GroundDuelsWon38
22AerialDuelsWon8
5Clearances41
Celta Vigo Celta Vigo
Substitutions
#18 Pablo Duran
#10 Iago Aspas Juncal
#23 Hugo Alvarez Antunez
#3 Oscar Mingueza
#15 Matias Vecino
#4 Joseph Aidoo
#21 Mihailo Ristic
#14 alvaro Nunez
#22 Hugo Sotelo
#1 Ivan Villar
#39 Jones El-Abdellaoui
#12 Manu Fernández
Commentary
90+1' Celta Vigo — substitution: Matias Vecino / Fernando López González
86' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Urko Izeta / Inaki Williams Dannis
82' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Nico Serrano / Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
82' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Maroan Harrouch Sannadi / Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez
74' Celta Vigo — substitution: Hugo Alvarez Antunez / Williot Swedberg
71' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Alejandro Rego / Mikel Jauregizar
68' Aymeric Laporte - Athletic Bilbao receive a yellow card
59' Celta Vigo — substitution: Pablo Duran / Ferran Jutgla Blanch
59' Celta Vigo — substitution: Iago Aspas Juncal / Borja Iglesias Quintas
52' Goal! Inaki Williams Dannis - Athletic Bilbao
46' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Robert Navarro / Unai Gomez
46' Celta Vigo — substitution: Oscar Mingueza / Javier Rueda
42' Ionut Andrei Radu - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
38' Yuri Berchiche - Athletic Bilbao receive a yellow card
10' Javier Rueda - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
5' Goal! Williot Swedberg - Celta Vigo

How We Build the Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo on 17 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Athletic Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Athletic Bilbao's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Celta Vigo's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Athletic Bilbao and Celta Vigo sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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