Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 25, 2026 | Estadio Municipal de Anoeta | La Liga | 17:30 GMT

We come to you with action from the Spanish La Liga in an important clash for both sides which could incur a heavy impact at the top end of the league table.

Two sides chasing European football meet on Sunday, and Real Sociedad will be hoping to continue their strong form and win consecutive games after beating Barcelona last week. As for Celta Vigo, they are also on very good form, and a 2-1 win over LOSC Lille will fuel them with a lot of confidence heading into this clash.

Football Park believes this game has the tools to offer up an entertaining clash, and we are backing a high scoring game, or more specifically, goals at both ends.

Key Betting Tip: BTTS at 1.80 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

This match looks exciting from the outlook of goals at both ends. Both sides have been involved in a lot of goals so far this campaign, with Vigo’s games seeing almost 50 goals, and Sociedad’s featuring over 50 goals, equating to over 2.5 per game. This line has also come in each of Sociedad’s last seven games in all competitions.

odds subject to change.

Alternative Tip: Celta Vigo Double Chance @ 1.80 - Celta Vigo are unbeaten in each of their last seven games in normal time and have lost just four times this term, also avoiding defeat in their last three meetings with Sociedad.

Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Lineups

Sociedad Predicted XI (4-4-2): Remiro; Gomez, Zubeldia, Martin, Aramburu; Barrenetxea, Marin, Turrientes, Guedes; Oyarzabal, Mendez.

Team News: Orri Oskarsson, Yangel Herrera, and Takefusa Kubo will all be absent through injury, while Carlos Soler’s red card against Barcelona means he will also miss this clash.

Vigo Predicted XI (3-4-3): Radu; Alonso, Starfelt, Rodriguez; Carreira, Sotelo, Moriba, Mingueza; Zaragoza, Duran, Alvarez.

Team News: For Celta Vigo, there are no new injury or suspension concerns for this match.

Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo: League Story So Far

Both sides are currently chasing down the top six for those desirable European spots, with them currently residing in ninth and seventh respectively. Sociedad currently boast a negative record of six wins and six draws, including eight defeats. Their 24 points, however, is quite a way off any desirable position, with them standing eight points off sixth place Real Betis.

As for Celta, they also reside on 32 points, missing out on sixth place on goals scored. They have won eight games and drawn eight, losing only four so far, proving they are very tough team to beat. Only three sides have conceded fewer than their 20 so far, proving where their strengths lie.

Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

In the last 15 years, these sides have met on 30 occasions, in what is a rather Sociedad-dominated matchup, until recent times. They have won 14 to Celta’s seven, but in the last five, both sides have come away with two victories each.

• October 19, 2025: Celta 1-1 Sociedad
• May 13, 2025: Sociedad 0-1 Celta
• December 21, 2024: Celta 2-0 Sociedad
• January 23, 2024: Celta 1-2 Sociedad - Copa del Rey
• January 20, 2024: Celta 0-1 Sociedad

Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo: Recent Matches Analysis

Sociedad Last 5 Matches:

• Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona (H)
• Sociedad p2-2 Osasuna (H) - Copa del Rey
• Sociedad 2-1 Getafe (A)
• Sociedad 1-1 Atletico (H)
• Sociedad 1-1 Levante (A)

Despite being so far off the pack hunting European football, Sociedad have looked a real contender in recent weeks, with victories over Barcelona and Getafe, and a draw with Atletico proving they have the credentials to be in that position. They have also recently advanced to the last eight of the Copa del Rey, so they come into this clash full of confidence.

Celta Last 5 Matches:

• Celta 2-1 Lille (H) - Europa League
• Celta 3-0 Rayo (H)
• Celta 1-0 Sevilla (A)
• Celta 4-1 Valencia (H)
• Celta 0-0 Oviedo (A)

A 0-0 stalemate with rock bottom Real Oviedo seriously kicked Celta Vigo into gear, with them winning each of their last four in convincing fashion, beating teams all lower than them in the table, but in doing so showing they belong in the top six.

Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a high scoring affair. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS @ 1.80 - Recent form suggests confidence in a high scoring game. With a staggering 66.7% chance of goals at both ends according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo

Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad): He has comfortably been Sociedad’s best player so far this term, with him scoring six goals and recording three assists in just 17 appearances. The 28-year-old also comes into this clash in good form, having bagged a crucial goal against Barcelona last weekend.

Marcos Alonso (Celta Vigo): The ex-Chelsea man has been by far Celta’s best player this term. The centre back has even chipped in with a goal this season, and has displayed his attacking threats in abundance, by taking more efforts on goal than 94% of centre backs in the division, while even creating more chances than 94% too.

Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Match Facts

Referee: Information not available.

Broadcast Details:

UK/INT’L: La Liga TV, Premier Sports Player at 20:00 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta can hold up to just over 40,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed in what could be a season-defining clash for both.

Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo: Final Prediction

Real Sociedad 1-2 Celta Vigo