Athletic vs Celta: prediction for the La Liga fixture

Athletic failed to keep the Super Cup in the new season, they have lost the title match to Real Madrid. Team also had an unsuccessful Spanish Cup campaign - in the semi-final of that competition Bilbao were eliminated by Valencia.

After 31 rounds of La Liga The Lions have 11 victories and 12 draws to their name, delivering 45 points and an 8th spot in the standings. After a victory over Elche (2:1) the Red-Whites drew to Villarreal. 

Just like always, Celta got off to a slow start of the season, but managed to gain form in mid-autumn. Team had a decent start in the Spanish Cup, the Sky Blues managed to beat Ebro and Andorra in first rounds. But in the third round club disappointed the fans with an unexpected defeat to Baleares (1:2). 

After 31 rounds of La Liga team has nine victories and nine draws, delivering 36 points and a 12th spot in the standings. In four latest rounds the Sky Blues earned only one point - from the draw against Betis (0:0). 

Mallo won't be able to help his team due to a knee injury.