- Celta have averaged 1.0 goal per game across their last 5 home H2Hs with Osasuna.
- Osasuna have averaged 1.0 goals per away game across the last 5 H2Hs.
- Celta have won 3 of the last 5 H2Hs, with Osasuna claiming the other two.
Two different styles looking for a win at Abanca Balaidos
Celta de Vigo are a youthful, positional-possession side who have been expertly shaped by Claudio Giráldez since he took over as head coach on 13 March 2024. They are a patient build-up side with fluid rotations in the midfield and a selective counter-press, but they are more than capable of pulling teams apart in the final third when they set up their overloads.
Osasuna have been rooted in their compact, structure-first approach under Luis Ramis since he took charge on 1 July 2026 and that is unlikely to change this week. They sit in a disciplined mid-block and look to cover all angles whilst pressing the triggers when they get the ball. They will spring forward quickly when they win it back, but will be desperate to avoid giving the ball away on their turn.
This fixture has been a bit of a classic over the years with each side claiming 3 and 2 wins respectively in the last 5 head-to-heads. Osasuna nicked the latest encounter 2-1 in LaLiga 2025/2026, but it was an away win and that will keep Celta's thirst for revenge alive. This Celta de Vigo vs Osasuna preview suggests another closely fought contest.
Hosts on a roll
Celta have won 2 and drawn 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions, with their most recent 3 results being a 2-2 draw at home to Academico Viseu, a 4-1 win away to Sassuolo and a 1-1 draw away to Napoli. Osasuna, on the other hand, have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 in all competitions, with a 0-2 defeat at home to Al Ain and a 1-1 away draw with Arenas Club de Getxo their most recent two results.
Giráldez's side have been solid at Balaidos of late, with 1 win and 1 draw in their last 2 here in all competitions and it's likely to be a tight game on Thursday, with Celta looking the likelier winners. Celta de Vigo vs Osasuna prediction points towards a narrow home success, although the odds are quite tight however, with Celta 1.96, the draw 3.3 and Osasuna 3.9. With those odds and the contrasting styles of each side, the Celta de Vigo vs Osasuna betting tips lean toward the Under 2.5 goals and BTTS No bets as the sharpest option.
Celta have scored 9 goals across their last 5 at Balaidos in all competitions, which is enough firepower to hurt any back four, but we think the tempo battle will be key here. Celta de Vigo vs Osasuna prediction also reflects how the hosts will try to dictate the phases of the game to try and break Osasuna down, whilst the visitors will look for turnovers and sharp counters to create their opportunities.
