Celta Vigo vs Athletic Club prediction

THE FORECAST

Celta has a slight home advantage thanks to a clean sheet in the opening match and no suspensions, although the loss of Tapia (red card) is a serious weakening of the midfield. Athletic Club is dealing with an exceptionally heavy injury list of seven players — including Vencedor, Vivian, Berchiche and the absence of star winger Nico Williams — which significantly weakens the team under new coach Terzic. The weather conditions are mild and neutral, and both teams have had equal rest, but Celta's greater squad depth and Athletic's poor start (0 points, 1-3 goal difference) give the home team a clear advantage.