Athletic Club v Celta Vigo prediction
Team pages: Athletic Club · Celta Vigo · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Athletic Club v Celta Vigo, La Liga on Sun, 21 Feb 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Athletic Club host Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday 21 February (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Athletic Club are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Six of Athletic Club’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in seven of Athletic Club’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Athletic Club have two wins, three draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.13 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.00. Athletic Club have scored seven goals, the fourth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Athletic Club have conceded six goals, the fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Five of Celta Vigo’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in seven of Celta Vigo’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Celta Vigo have one win, five draws and one defeat in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 0.43 and conceding 0.43. Celta Vigo have scored eight goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Celta Vigo have conceded six goals, the fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Athletic Club (ninth) and Celta Vigo (11th) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Athletic Club the stronger side, 31 rating points above Celta Vigo (Athletic Club 1567, Celta Vigo 1536, after at least 350 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 30 August 2026, finished Celta Vigo 0–2 Athletic Club.
Team news
Predicted Athletic Club XI (4-2-3-1): U. Simón, A. Laporte, A. Paredes, J. Areso, Yuri, O. Sancet, B. Gerenabarrena, R. Navarro, R. de Galarreta, N. Williams, I. Williams — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Robert Navarro (3.4 per match over seven appearances, two goals) and Nico Williams (3.2 per match over six appearances, one goal) have been Athletic Club’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Athletic Club (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Robert Navarro averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 452 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last seven appearances. Nico Williams averages 2.6 shots per 90 over 562 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Celta Vigo XI (3-4-3): I. Radu, Y. Lago, M. Alonso, Á. Núñez, I. Moriba, M. Román, J. Rueda, S. Carreira, F. Jutglà, P. Durán, W. Swedberg — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Carl Starfelt (3.6 per match over four appearances, one goal) and Ionuț Radu (3.5 per match over 11 appearances) have been Celta Vigo’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Celta Vigo (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Carl Starfelt averages 1.5 tackles per 90 over 528 minutes, with a tackle in four of the last nine appearances. Ionuț Radu averages 3.2 saves per 90 over 1153 minutes, with two or more saves in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · La Liga
- Head-to-head (last 6): Athletic Club 3 · draws 1 · Celta Vigo 2 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Athletic Club 2W 3D 0L · Celta Vigo 1W 2D 2L
Athletic Club v Celta Vigo (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 18 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Athletic Club for / against | Line | Celta Vigo for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.88 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.5 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.75 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13 for · 9.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.75 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.5 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.38 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.75 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Athletic Club
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 14.6 | 3.8 | 4.6 | — |
| Alejandro Rego n 8 | 55.3 | 2.9 | 0.8 | — |
| Gorka Guruzeta n 8 | 45.8 | 2.7 | 1 | — |
| Ruíz de Galarreta n 8 | 57.8 | 2.5 | 1.4 | — |
| Beñat Gerenabarrena n 8 | 69.1 | 2.3 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Williams n 8 | 55.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| Gorka Guruzeta n 8 | 45.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Oihan Sancet n 8 | 78.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| I. Williams n 8 | 62.5 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 14.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Williams n 8 | 62.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Peio Canales n 8 | 66.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Nico Williams n 8 | 55.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Álex Berenguer n 8 | 51.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Oihan Sancet n 8 | 78.1 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Mikel Jauregizar n 8 | 51.5 | 3.5 |
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 14.6 | 3.1 |
| Beñat Gerenabarrena n 8 | 69.1 | 2.8 |
| A. Boiro n 8 | 43.6 | 2.8 |
| Hugo Rincón n 8 | 37.1 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Unai Simón n 8 | 84.4 | 2.3 |
Celta Vigo
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Swedberg n 8 | 35.6 | 3.2 | 1.6 | — |
| Yoel Lago n 8 | 84.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 | — |
| H. Burcio n 8 | 40.1 | 2 | 2 | — |
| J. El Abdellaoui n 8 | 41.1 | 1.9 | 0.5 | — |
| Aleix Febas n 8 | 73 | 1.8 | 3.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Driouech n 8 | 24.5 | 3.7 | 0.5 |
| Hugo González n 8 | 45 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Pablo Durán n 8 | 49.3 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Ferran Jutglà n 8 | 65.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| Andrés Antañón n 6 | 50.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo González n 8 | 45 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Hugo Álvarez n 8 | 56.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Pablo Durán n 8 | 49.3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| C. Driouech n 8 | 24.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Miguel Román n 8 | 83.6 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Driouech n 8 | 24.5 | 2.8 |
| I. Moriba n 8 | 82.4 | 2.7 |
| W. Swedberg n 8 | 35.6 | 2.5 |
| Andrés Antañón n 6 | 50.8 | 2.4 |
| H. Burcio n 8 | 40.1 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| I. Radu n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Athletic Club v Celta Vigo — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-30 Celta Vigo 0–2 Athletic Club
- 2026-05-17 Athletic Club 1–1 Celta Vigo
- 2025-12-14 Celta Vigo 2–0 Athletic Club
- 2025-01-19 Celta Vigo 1–2 Athletic Club
- 2024-09-22 Athletic Club 3–1 Celta Vigo
- 2024-05-15 Celta Vigo 2–1 Athletic Club
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Club and Celta Vigo?
- In their last 6 meetings, Athletic Club won 3, Celta Vigo won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Athletic Club and Celta Vigo?
- Recent form — Athletic Club 2W 3D 0L; Celta Vigo 1W 2D 2L.
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