Both sides enter this contest on the back of 0-0 draws on the opening weekend, indicating structured backlines and cautious early-season approaches. Covering the home win and the draw provides strong probability protection given Celta Vigo's home advantage and the evenly matched historical record of four wins apiece across the last 10 meetings.
Celta Vigo vs Osasuna prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 1
- Venue
- Municipal de Balaídos, Vigo
- Referee
- Miguel Sesma Espinosa, Spain
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +6 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-1D-4L · -12 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Celta Vigo or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Celta Vigo host Osasuna at Balaídos in the early stages of the La Liga campaign, with both sides looking to kickstart their attack after opening their season with scoreless draws. Celta Vigo secured a 0-0 result away at Valencia on matchday one, displaying defensive organization in their 3-4-3 system, while Osasuna were similarly held to a 0-0 stalemate at home against Levante.
Historically, clashes between these two sides have been closely contested, with the last 10 head-to-head fixtures producing four wins for Celta Vigo, four wins for Osasuna, and two draws. Both clubs enter this fixture with key absences; Celta Vigo will be without M. Vecino and C. Perez, whereas Osasuna travel without V. Rosier and R. Moro.
With both squads having demonstrated solid defensive resilience and limited goal output in their respective league openers, a tight and tactical contest is expected. Celta Vigo's home advantage gives them a marginal edge to secure a positive outcome.
Key factors
- Both Celta Vigo and Osasuna opened their La Liga season with 0-0 draws, keeping clean sheets in matchday one.
- The 10-match head-to-head history is balanced with four wins each and two draws.
- Celta Vigo are missing M. Vecino and C. Perez, while Osasuna will be without V. Rosier and R. Moro due to injuries.
- Historical encounters average 2.4 goals per game, with 50% of the last 10 matches finishing under 2.5 goals.
Team news
Celta Vigo
- J. El AbdellaouiKnee Injury
- B. IglesiasCalf Injury
- A. NunezGroin Injury
- M. RomanKnee Injury
- C. StarfeltMuscle Injury
Osasuna
- R. Del CastilloMuscle Injury
- J. HerrandoMuscle Injury
- A. OrozInjury
- A. BonelInactive
Team news last updated Oct 18 (6 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 3.3 goals per game (Celta Vigo at home plus Osasuna away).
Key players this season
Osasuna
- A. Budimir7G
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Real SociedadPromotion - Europa League (League phase) | 9 | 0 | 16 |
| 6 | SevillaPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 9 | -2 | 14 |
| 7 | Alaves | 10 | +3 | 12 |
| 8 | Celta Vigo | 9 | +3 | 11 |
| 9 | Deportivo La Coruna | 9 | +1 | 11 |
| 10 | Osasuna | 9 | -8 | 11 |
| 11 | Levante | 9 | -2 | 10 |
| 12 | Villarreal | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 13 | Athletic Club | 8 | -1 | 9 |
Head-to-head
- 4
- Celta Vigo
- 2
- Draws
- 4
- Osasuna
the last 10 meetings are split 4-4 with 2 drawn, averaging 2.4 goals a game.
- 2026-02-06Celta Vigo1-2Osasuna
- 2025-10-26Osasuna2-3Celta Vigo
- 2025-02-21Celta Vigo1-0Osasuna
- 2024-09-01Osasuna3-2Celta Vigo
- 2024-02-04Osasuna0-3Celta Vigo
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