Athletic Bilbao vs Celta de Vigo predictions, May 17, 2026

May 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Athletic

Celta de Vigo

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As Athletic Bilbao prepares to host Celta de Vigo on May 17, 2026, both teams head into the match displaying similar recent form, each securing 2 wins from their last 5 outings. This matchup in LaLiga presents a critical opportunity for both teams to solidify their standings in the league.

Athletic Bilbao has demonstrated a strong home advantage at their iconic San Mamés Stadium, reflected in bookmakers’ odds favoring a home win at 1.82. Known for their relentless pressing style and physicality, Bilbao will aim to leverage their home crowd to dominate possession and create scoring chances. Their tactical approach often involves quick transitions and exploiting the flanks, which can be pivotal against Celta.

Celta de Vigo, priced at 4.42 for an away victory, is likely to adopt a more counter-attacking style, utilizing their pace and technical skill to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Bilbao. With a probability model suggesting a 53.3% chance of a home win, the game is set to be closely contested.

In this tightly matched encounter, while Athletic holds the upper hand on home soil, Celta’s ability to adapt and exploit counter-attacking opportunities means the outcome remains uncertain and could swing in favor of either side.

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Athletic
52.4%		 Draw
25.6%		 Celta
22%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.79 3.72 4.21
betsson 1.82 3.7 4.25
MarathonBet 1.85 3.92 4.53 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.8 3.6 4.2
Pinnacle 1.82 3.63 4.42

Latest Results

10.05.26 Athletic Bilbao – CF Valencia – 0:1
02.05.26 Deportivo Alavés – Athletic Bilbao – 2:4
25.04.26 Atlético Madrid – Athletic Bilbao – 3:2
21.04.26 Athletic Bilbao – Osasuna – 1:0
12.04.26 Athletic Bilbao – Villarreal CF – 1:2		 09.05.26 Atlético Madrid – Celta de Vigo – 0:1
03.05.26 Celta de Vigo – Elche CF – 3:1
26.04.26 Villarreal CF – Celta de Vigo – 2:1
22.04.26 FC Barcelona – Celta de Vigo – 1:0
16.04.26 Celta de Vigo – SC Freiburg – 1:3

Facts

  • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 9 and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Europa League (League phase: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Athletic won 3.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Athletic may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Athletic is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Athletic won 10 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 28:25. (average 1.4:1.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Athletic won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 18:14. (average 1.8:1.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.12.25 Celta de Vigo – Athletic Bilbao – 2:0
    19.01.25 Celta de Vigo – Athletic Bilbao – 1:2
    22.09.24 Athletic Bilbao – Celta de Vigo – 3:1
    15.05.24 Celta de Vigo – Athletic Bilbao – 2:1
    10.11.23 Athletic Bilbao – Celta de Vigo – 4:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Barcelona ✔ 35 30 1 4 91:31 60 91
    2 Real Madrid ✔ 35 24 5 6 70:33 37 77
    3 Villarreal ✔ 35 21 6 8 65:40 25 69
    4 Atl. Madrid ✔ 35 19 6 10 58:38 20 63
    5 Betis 35 13 15 7 54:43 11 54
    6 Celta Vigo 35 13 11 11 49:44 5 50
    7 Getafe 35 13 6 16 28:36 -8 45
    8 Real Sociedad 35 11 11 13 54:55 -1 44
    9 Ath Bilbao 35 13 5 17 40:51 -11 44
    10 Osasuna 35 11 9 15 42:45 -3 42
    11 Rayo Vallecano 34 10 12 12 35:41 -6 42
    12 Valencia 35 11 9 15 38:50 -12 42
    13 Sevilla 35 11 7 17 43:56 -13 40
    14 Espanyol 35 10 9 16 38:53 -15 39
    15 Mallorca 35 10 9 16 43:52 -9 39
    16 Elche 35 9 12 14 46:54 -8 39
    17 Girona 34 9 11 14 36:51 -15 38
    18 Alaves 35 9 10 16 41:54 -13 37
    19 Levante 35 9 9 17 41:57 -16 36
    20 Oviedo 35 6 11 18 26:54 -28 29

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