Match Overview
Athletic Bilbao take on Celta Vigo in a match in the Spanish La Liga on Saturday. Both these teams will feel that they can get the better of the other, but it will not be easy by any means. Bilbao's midfield and defence has been one of the best in the league, whereas Celta are struggling in all three departments. This should be a game that twists and turns till the end.
Key Highlights
It has to be noted that Athletic Bilbao are ranked 5th in goals scored per match (1.8 goals). At the same time, they have also been unbeaten in the last 5 home games that they have played. Celta Vigo, on the other hand, are ranked 17th in goals scored per match (0.9 goals). Iago Aspas is ranked 1 in big chances created in the competition (8).
Injury Report
Raul Garcia and Ander Herrera will miss out for Athletic Bilbao in this game whereas Celta Vigo will have to make do without the services of Mihailo Ristic and Joseph Aidoo.
Prediction
It has to be remembered that Celta Vigo are ranked 16th in goals conceded per match (1.7 goals), and this will hurt them immensely going forward this season. Athletic Club and Celta Vigo have not drawn any of their last 4 matches against each other. We expect Athletic Bilbao to win this game by a rather comfortable margin.
SPAIN. LA LIGA | W1 X W2 |
10/Nov 20:00 Athletic Bilbao VS Celta | 4:3 (2:2,2:1) |