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The 2023-24 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this week as Celta Vigo take on Ernesto Valverde's Athletic Bilbao side at the Estadio de Balaidos on Wednesday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will look to make their mark this week.
Athletic Bilbao are in fifth place in the La Liga standings and have been fairly impressive this season. Los Leones were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Osasuna in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
Celta Vigo, on the other hand, are in 17th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The Galician outfit slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
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Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao Head-to-Head
Athletic Bilbao have a good recent record against Celta Vigo and have won 20 out of the last 42 matches between the two teams. Celta Vigo have managed 11 victories against Athletic Bilbao and will look to cut the deficit this week.
Celta Vigo form guide: L-W-L-W-L
Athletic Bilbao form guide: D-W-L-D-D
Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao Team News
Celta Vigo
Jonathan Bamba returned to the lineup against Atletico Madrid and could make another appearance in this fixture. Renato Tapia and Joseph Aidoo remain injured and will not be available for selection.
Injured: Renato Tapia, Joseph Aidoo
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Athletic Bilbao
Yeray Alvarez and Aitor Paredes have served their suspensions and will be available this week. Dani Vivian and Yuri Berchiche have been ruled out with injuries and will not be included in the squad.
Injured: Dani Vivian, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao Predicted XI
Celta Vigo Predicted XI (3-4-3): Guaita; Nunez, Starfelt, Jailson; Mingueza, Beltran, Rodriguez, Alvarez; Aspas, Swedberg, Larsen
Athletic Bilbao Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Simon; De Marcos, Paredes, Vivian, Lekue; Prados, Vesga; Inaki Williams, Muniain, Nico Williams; Villalibre
Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction
Athletic Bilbao have been impressive under Ernesto Valverde but have blown hot and cold in recent weeks. Inaki Williams and Iker Muniain are seasoned campaigners and will look to bring their experience to the fore in this fixture
Celta Vigo can pack a punch on their day and have relied heavily on Iago Aspas over the past month. The Galicians are desperate to avoid relegation and could hold Athletic Bilbao to a draw this week.
Prediction: Celta Vigo 2-2 Athletic Bilbao
