7M - Preview: Celta Vigo vs Osasuna - Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Celta Vigo and Osasuna will both be looking to get back on track when they face off in La Liga on Friday evening.

Celta currently sits seventh in the table, just one point behind sixth-placed Espanyol, while Osasuna occupies ninth place, trailing by seven points.

Match Preview

Celta boasts a record of eight wins, nine draws, and five losses from 22 league matches this season, accumulating 33 points. However, they have stumbled recently, gaining only a single point from their last two matches—suffering a loss to Real Sociedad and drawing with Getafe.

At home, Celta has garnered 14 points from 11 matches, with only three wins. They have, however, only lost three times at home, and will welcome an Osasuna team that has struggled on the road, managing just one away victory this season. Osasuna holds the fourth-worst away record in La Liga for the 2025-26 campaign, so Celta will be favored as they prepare for this match in Vigo.

Despite their challenges away from home, Osasuna has shown strong form recently, earning seven points from their last three games, including victories over Real Oviedo and Rayo Vallecano and a draw against Villarreal.

With 26 points from their 22 matches, Osasuna's record stands at seven wins, five draws, and 10 defeats, placing them ninth in the standings. They are just two points behind eighth-placed Real Sociedad but sit seven points off the seventh position that Celta occupies.

Historically, Osasuna has struggled against Celta, winning only 28 of their last 75 matches against them in all competitions. They have managed just one victory in their last four encounters, including a 3-2 loss earlier this season.

Team News

Celta could see Mihailo Ristic return to the squad on Friday, as he is expected to recover from the illness that sidelined him against Getafe. Head coach Claudio Giraldez is likely to stick with a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Williot Swedberg in attack and Borja Iglesias at center-forward, who has scored eight goals and provided two assists in 20 league appearances.

For Osasuna, Iker Benito remains out with a long-term knee injury, and Lucas Torro will miss the match due to suspension incurred from a yellow card against Villarreal. This absence may allow Moi Gomez to slot into the lineup. Ante Budimir, having scored 10 goals in 21 appearances this season, will continue to lead the attack.

Celta Vigo Possible Starting Lineup:

Radu; Rodriguez, Starfelt, Alonso; Carreira, Roman, Moriba, Mingueza; Lopez, Iglesias, Swedberg

Osasuna Possible Starting Lineup:

Herrera; Rosier, Boyomo, Catena, Galan; Moncayola, M Gomez; Munoz, Ruben Garcia, Moro; Budimir

Prediction

We anticipate a 2-1 victory for Celta Vigo. This match presents a challenge, as Osasuna is in solid form, but Celta's home advantage may prove decisive in securing all three points on Friday night.

Final Score Prediction: Celta Vigo 2-1 Osasuna