Today at 12:15 PM (Argentina time), Celta will take on Athletic Bilbao at the Estadio de Balaídos for Matchday 16 of La Liga.
Current Form of Celta and Athletic Bilbao
Celta enters this matchup uplifted after securing a victory in their last game. In contrast, Athletic Bilbao needs to rebound from a disappointing loss in their previous fixture.
Recent Results for Celta in La Liga
Celta achieved a notable 2-0 win against Real Madrid. Before this success, they faced two defeats but also collected two victories, resulting in a total of 6 goals conceded and 7 scored in their last four matches.
Recent Results for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga
Athletic Bilbao suffered a heavy defeat against Real Madrid, losing 0-3. They need to redeem themselves after losing points in two recent matches, managing only two wins in their last stretch, with 4 goals scored and 7 goals conceded.
Historically, the matchups between these sides have favored Athletic Bilbao, who has won 4 out of the last 5 encounters, while Celta has secured just one victory. The last meeting between these teams occurred on January 19, during the 2024-2025 La Liga campaign, where Athletic Bilbao triumphed 2-1.
Currently, Celta stands 10th in the league table with 19 points (4 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses), while Athletic Bilbao sits in 7th place with 23 points (7 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses).
Referee Alejandro Hernández Hernández has been appointed to officiate the match.
Upcoming Matches for Celta
Matchday 17: vs Real Oviedo on December 20 – 10:00 AM (Argentina time)
Matchday 18: vs Valencia on January 3 – 10:00 AM (Argentina time)
Matchday 19: vs Sevilla – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 20: vs Rayo Vallecano – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 21: vs Real Sociedad – Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Matches for Athletic Bilbao
Matchday 17: vs Espanyol on December 22 – 5:00 PM (Argentina time)
Matchday 18: vs Osasuna on January 3 – 12:15 PM (Argentina time)
Matchday 20: vs Mallorca – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 21: vs Sevilla – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 22: vs Real Sociedad – Date and time to be confirmed
Match Timing by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 12:15 PM
Colombia and Peru: 10:15 AM
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico) and Nicaragua: 9:15 AM
Venezuela: 11:15 AM