Celta Vigo v Athletic Bilbao

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Celta Vigo's inconsistent nature in this season's La Liga campaign continued on the weekend in the domestic top flight when they were dealt a 1-0 defeat away from home at Atletico Madrid to make it three defeats within their last five matches overall, while Athletic Bilbao were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw at home by Osasuna, so both sides will be keen to gain a positive result here on Wednesday night.

Celta Vigo still possess a five-point cushion above the relegation zone despite that recent loss and the hosts have recent wins against Las Palmas and Villarreal to thank for their current position above the bottom three clubs although results overall in the past few months have been notoriously inconsistent for Claudio Giraldez's side.

The bigger picture shows Celta Vigo have managed to capture just five league wins out of their last 16 matches overall in La Liga which include earlier wins against Osasuna, Almeria and Sevilla although the hosts have also been dealt eight defeats within this 16-game sequence as well.

However, recent results on home soil at their Abanca-Balaídos have at least been encouraging as Celta Vigo have lost just three of their last 11 home games along with collecting five wins, while six of Celta Vigo's last 10 home games have resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Athletic Bilbao picked up a point in last weekend's 2-2 draw at home with Osasuna which followed a solid 2-0 win on the road at Getafe to make it four points from their last two games for Ernesto Valverde's side in the Spanish top flight but they too have struggled for league wins in recent weeks.

The visitors have registered just one win out of their last six matches overall in La Liga and this sequence also includes slipping to defeats at the hands of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, both of which were away from home.

In addition, Athletic Bilbao have also been involved in three draws within these last six games as well, picking up points in stalemates with Villarreal, Granada and Osasuna, all of which were on home soil at their San Mamés Barria.

Having collected just three wins from their last 10 matches overall, it may be best to explore the goals market for this upcoming encounter against Celta Vigo, especially as seven of Athletic Bilbao's last 10 matches overall have resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Celta Vigo v Athletic Bilbao Verdict

Both Celta Vigo and Athletic Bilbao have produced a string of inconsistent results over the past few weeks and months in La Liga but this upcoming clash could produce a low-scoring affair with perhaps Athletic Bilbao gaining a narrow 1-0 victory at Abanca-Balaídos.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Athletic Bilbao win @ 2.70

Correct Score: Athletic Bilbao 1-0 @ 9.00