Celta vs Osasuna: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – 6 February 2026
One of the matches of the 23rd round of the Spanish championship will take place on Friday at the Balaídos Stadium in Vigo, where local side Celta will host Osasuna. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this clash with good chances of success.
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Match preview
Celta put together an impressive run in December and early January, but their momentum stalled abruptly with the return of the Europa League. A congested fixture list has taken its toll on the squad's fitness and freshness – they haven't won in three straight matches, and their last outing against Getafe was especially lackluster (just 0.26 xG). Now, the Celts finally have a full week to recover and prepare – a rare luxury that could prove key to a much-needed reset.
Strengthening the squad during the winter window didn't work out: newcomer Núñez was sidelined with an injury straight away, and loanee Zaragoza has already left the club. Svedberg is expected to start on the left in attack, but the main hope is that Celta will rediscover their form at home. The team has won its last four matches at Balaídos – the support from the home crowd could once again play a decisive role.
Osasuna have weathered their crisis, climbed the table, and picked up seven points in their last three matches. Ante Budimir, in particular, has stood out, netting four goals – he's reclaimed his status as the spearhead of their attack. Additionally, Osasuna are incredibly dangerous from set pieces: 12 goals from dead-ball situations – the best record in La Liga.
Yet, the visitors have their share of problems. Moncayola and Torro, two key holding midfielders, will miss out, and the midfield will have to be hastily reshuffled. Osasuna don’t score much from open play, and with these midfield changes, it's going to be tough for them to dictate the tempo against a well-organized Celta side.
Probable line-ups
- Celta: Radu, Alonso, Starfelt, Rodriguez, Mingueza, Moriba, Roman, Carreira, Svedberg, Lopez, Iglesias
- Osasuna: Herrera, Boyomo, Errando, Catena, Rosier, Munoz, Oros Uarte, Galan, Garcia, Munoz, Budimir
Match facts and head-to-head
- In four of the last six meetings between these teams, only one side found the net.
- Celta have won their last four home matches in a row.
- Osasuna have scored from set pieces in five of their last six games.
Prediction
Celta are playing at home, well-rested, and should offer more in attack. Osasuna are in good form but have issues in midfield and rely heavily on set pieces. Given the context and current form, we're taking a risk here and backing a "Celta win" at odds of 2.10.
