Ath Bilbao vs Celta Vigo Prediction & Betting Tips (22 September)

Athletic Bilbao was faced with a thorny issue throughout the transfer window with the Nico Williams case. The Spanish international is finally at the club and Bilbao can now set out to conquer the top four seats in LaLiga in order to qualify for the next UEFA Champions League. Last weekend, the Basques beat a Las Palmas team who have not won in 19 league games 2-3 while they were left with a narrow defeat at home for the reception of Atlético Madrid 0-1. However, in the first championship matches, Athletic Club only won two for two defeats and a draw. During the week, Athletic took care of its statistics by beating Leganes in the principality of Madrid 0-2 and will therefore defend a series of two consecutive victories.

In the ranking, the residents of San Mamés occupied 5th place at the start of this J6. Celta Vigo impresses at the start of the season by already counting 3 victories after 5 days against Deportivo Alaves 2-1, Valencia 3-1, and during of the coming of Real Valladolid 3-1 last week. The only red flag that we can identify is that the Galicians lost twice on the road, on the Villarreal meadow in a thrilling match 4-3 and on the Osasuna lawn in the process, always not a goal difference 3-2. In the ranking, at the start of this day, Iago Aspas' partners are still in 5th position. 

Suspended this week against Leganes, young midfielder Jauraigar should apply for a place in the group. However, this will not be the case for the crucial Yeray Alvarez (defender) and Unai Simon (starting goalkeeper), both on the flank. Already author of 3 achievements in the championship, as many as Kylian Mbappé, Oihan Sancet will probably be lined up from the start alongside the Williams brothers, Inaki (3 assists in the victory against Las Palmas) and Nico (champion of Europe with La Roja this summer). Opposite, Celta will probably be forced to make the trip to the Basque Country without Ristic, Carlos Dominguez, the important midfielder Luca de la Torre or the former Newcastle player, Manquillo, all present in the infirmary this week .

Striker Alfonso Gonzalez is expected to return from suspension. Borja Iglesias (on loan from Bétis), Iago Aspas and Douvikas and Jonathan Bamba (ex-Lille) are the major elements of the offensive sector to be monitored very closely by the Athletic defense.