Celta Vigo vs Osasuna will meet at Abanca-Balaídos on Thursday, 27 August 2026, in the rescheduled opening-round fixture of the 2026/27 La Liga season.
The match was postponed after pitch problems at Balaídos caused by a bacterial infection affecting the turf. Both teams come into the fixture looking for their first win of the new campaign after recording goalless draws in their opening matches.
Match: Celta Vigo vs Osasuna
Competition: La Liga 2026/27 – Gameweek 1 (Rescheduled)
Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026
Venue: Abanca-Balaídos, Vigo
Kick-off: Approximately 19:30–20:30 CEST
Previous results: Valencia 0-0 Celta Vigo; Osasuna 0-0 Levante
Celta Vigo vs Osasuna Preview
Neither Celta Vigo nor Osasuna managed to score in their opening La Liga fixture, with both teams settling for 0-0 draws.
Celta Vigo earned a point away to Valencia at Mestalla, producing a disciplined defensive performance. Osasuna also kept a clean sheet at home against Levante but were unable to find a breakthrough.
With both sides starting the campaign with clean sheets, another tight encounter could be expected when they meet in Vigo.
Celta will have the advantage of playing at home, where their performances have generally been stronger in recent seasons. Osasuna, meanwhile, are expected to prioritise defensive organisation and look for opportunities on the counterattack.
Celta Vigo Form and Team News
Celta Vigo, managed by Claudio Giráldez, made a solid defensive start to the season with a 0-0 draw at Valencia.
Their organisation at the back was encouraging, although the lack of attacking production remains an area that needs improvement. Playing at Balaídos should give Celta greater confidence and allow them to take more control of possession.
Celta Vigo Injuries
Borja Iglesias is unavailable after suffering a left soleus muscle tear and is expected to be out for approximately two weeks.
Carles Pérez is also unavailable after missing pre-season preparations.
Possible Celta Vigo Lineup
Celta could use a back-three system or a flexible formation:
Radu; Alonso, Lago/Rodriguez, Rodriguez; Carreira, Roman/Febas, Febas/Roman, Galán; El Abdellaoui/Alvarez, Jutglà, Alvarez/El Abdellaoui.
Osasuna Form and Team News
Osasuna also began their La Liga campaign with a clean sheet, drawing 0-0 with Levante.
Miguel Ángel Ramis is overseeing the team as they adapt to a new coaching setup. Osasuna remain a competitive side but can be cautious when playing away from home.
Their ability to stay compact and frustrate Celta could make this a difficult match for the hosts.
Osasuna Injuries
Valentin Rosier is ruled out with a hamstring injury. Other minor doubts have been reported, but most of the squad is available.
Possible Osasuna Lineup
Herrera; Bretones/Arguibide, Herrando/Catena, Catena, Arguibide/Bretones; Gómez, Muñoz/Moncayola, Moncayola/Gómez, García; Oroz, Budimir.
Ante Budimir remains Osasuna’s biggest attacking threat and will be expected to lead the line.
Celta Vigo vs Osasuna Head-to-Head
The overall head-to-head record between Celta Vigo and Osasuna is relatively balanced, with both teams having enjoyed periods of success.
Recent meetings have generally been competitive, with several producing relatively few goals. Celta have also held a home advantage in many previous encounters at Balaídos.
The opening results of the 2026/27 season provide another reason to expect a low-scoring game, with both teams keeping clean sheets in their first matches.
Key Players to Watch
Celta Vigo
Celta will need their attacking players to be more clinical after failing to score against Valencia. Their midfield creativity and home advantage could be decisive if Osasuna sit deep.
Ante Budimir – Osasuna
Budimir is the main attacking threat for Osasuna. His aerial ability, positioning and finishing could be particularly important in a match where chances are likely to be limited.
Celta Vigo vs Osasuna Tactical Analysis
Celta are likely to have more possession and attempt to dictate the tempo at Balaídos.
Giráldez’s team should look to move the ball quickly and use the width of the pitch to create openings against an organised Osasuna defence. The hosts will also need to avoid leaving spaces behind their defensive line.
Osasuna are likely to remain compact and wait for opportunities to counterattack. Their best chances could come from quick transitions, crosses and set pieces, particularly with Budimir providing a target in the penalty area.
Because both teams showed strong defensive organisation in their opening matches, the first goal could be extremely important.
Celta Vigo vs Osasuna Betting Predictions
The available forecasts generally point towards a narrow Celta Vigo victory or another low-scoring draw.
Our main Celta Vigo vs Osasuna predictions are:
- Match result: Celta Vigo to win or Draw
- Correct score: Celta Vigo 1-1 Osasuna
- Alternative score: Celta Vigo 2-1 Osasuna
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
Celta Vigo vs Osasuna Prediction
This could be a closely contested La Liga fixture, with neither side likely to take excessive risks early in the match.
Celta Vigo have the advantage of playing at Balaídos and appear to have a slightly more settled project under Claudio Giráldez. Osasuna’s defensive organisation should keep them in the game, but their cautious away approach could limit their attacking opportunities.
The first goal could therefore prove decisive.
Final Score Prediction: Celta Vigo 1-1 Osasuna