Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(59) 41 Goals 30 (45)
(41) 33 Assists 24 (35)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
27.7 Average Age 26.8
184.5 Average Height (cm) 180.6
(0.7) 1 Shots pg 1 (0.7)
(51%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 50% (49%)
(0.8) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Athletic Club
Celta Vigo
Player Reason Status Rating
Ander Herrera Out 6.6
Yeray Álvarez Out 6.56
Raúl García Out 6.23
Yuri Berchiche Doubtful 6.83
Player Reason Status Rating
Renato Tapia Out 6.8
Mihailo Ristic Doubtful 6.49
Joseph Aidoo Doubtful 6.55

Team News

Athletic Club
Celta Vigo
  • Mikel Vesga and Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta should continue on for the hosts on Friday, especially since Ruiz de Galarreta's fantastic strike helped get them over the line last week against Villarreal.
  • In defence, Yuri Berchiche and Yeray Alvarez are still sidelined with injuries. Inigo Lekue could keep his place at left-back against Celta Vigo.
  • Gorka Guruzeta leading the line with both Williams' brothers in support on the flanks has become the old faithful for Athletic club.
  • Renato Tapia is suspended for this one following a double booking against Sevilla last week.
  • Mihailo Ristic is not yet available, but has completed training sessions with the team this week following his unfortunate injury back in September.

Prediction

  • Athletic Club sit in fifth position in the league, two points ahead of biggest rivals Sociedad, and are unbeaten in five games at home. Home victories are absolutely vital for Ernesto Valverde's side in catching up to Atletico Madrid, and closing the four point gap to the top four.
  • Celta Vigo, however, are two points from safety, but are hardly short of inspired football. Celta have lost points twice in the last two games thanks to conceding goals in the last ten minutes. Benitez has insisted that his side have been hard done by at times, but recognises that his talented squad need to be able to close out more games to stay in La Liga.
  • This one should be an entertaining Friday night match up, the teams have not shared the points in this fixture since 2020.
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