BILBAO, Spain (Interstat) — Athletic Bilbao hosts Celta Vigo on Sunday in a La Liga matchup, with both teams seeking to rebound from midweek losses.

Athletic Bilbao (0-2 loss at Espanyol on Wednesday) and Celta Vigo (3-2 loss at home to Levante on Tuesday) each dropped points in their most recent outings. The game at San Mamés kicks off at a time to be announced.

Celta Vigo enters with a mixed recent run. After beating Atlético Madrid 1-0 on May 9, the team fell to Levante. Earlier results include a 3-1 win at Elche, a 1-0 loss at Barcelona, and a 3-0 defeat at Real Oviedo. The Galician side has shown offensive flashes but defensive inconsistency, having scored 15 goals in its last 10 matches while conceding 14.

Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, has struggled for consistency. The Basque side lost 2-0 at Espanyol, following a 1-0 home defeat to Valencia. Before that, Athletic earned a 4-2 win at Deportivo Alavés and a 1-0 victory at Osasuna. Over its last 10 games, Athletic has managed only three wins and scored nine goals while allowing 13.

The most recent head-to-head meeting, on Dec. 14, 2025, saw Celta Vigo win 2-0 at home. That result snapped a run of three consecutive draws between the sides. Athletic has not beaten Celta at San Mamés since a 3-1 victory in April 2024.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the teams’ similar recent form and the historical competitiveness of the fixture.

Celta Vigo’s away form has been uneven. The team has won three of its last five road matches, including the win at Atlético Madrid, but lost at Oviedo and drew at Espanyol. Athletic Bilbao has been strong at home this season, with four wins in its last six at San Mamés, though losses to Valencia and Villarreal have tested that reputation.

Both teams sit mid-table in La Liga, with European qualification still mathematically possible but requiring a strong finish. Sunday’s result could prove pivotal in the final weeks of the season.

The match will be the 58th La Liga meeting between the clubs. Athletic holds a slight edge in the all-time series, with 24 wins to Celta’s 20, and 13 draws. But recent history leans toward Celta, which has lost only once in the last five encounters.

Injuries could factor into both lineups. Athletic’s starting goalkeeper remains uncertain after a knock sustained against Espanyol, while Celta’s top scorer is expected to start after recovering from a minor muscle issue. Full team sheets will be released an hour before kickoff.