Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo: La Liga Prediction (14.05.2025)

On Wednesday, May 14th, at 02:00 WIB, Real Sociedad will host Celta Vigo at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastián during Matchday 36 of the 2024-2025 Spanish La Liga. With three rounds remaining, both teams remain hopeful of securing a spot in the European qualification zone. The outcome of this match will significantly influence their final standings, particularly in the race for 7th and 8th places in the league.

Real Sociedad

Imanol Alguacil’s squad appears to have been stretched thin this season due to competing in multiple tournaments. In the UEFA Europa League, Los Blanquiazules reached the Round of 16, losing 5-2 on aggregate to Manchester United. Their Copa del Rey campaign was even more grueling, ending in heartbreak after a two-legged semifinal against Real Madrid went to extra time, with a late goal sealing their elimination.

In La Liga, a disastrous April saw the team slide to mid-table, dimming their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Europa League. Compounding their struggles is their shaky home form: this season, Real Sociedad averages just one goal scored and one conceded per game at the Anoeta.

Celta Vigo

Under Claudio Giraldez, Celta find themselves in a stronger position to challenge for European qualification. However, their status as underdogs in this match stems from their dismal away record: they’ve lost 10 of 17 road games this season, conceding an average of 2.06 goals per match on their travels.

Head-to-Head and Stats

Since 2022, the teams have met seven times. Real Sociedad has won four encounters, though Celta claimed a 2-0 home victory in the first leg of this La Liga season. Notably, none of their matches during this period have seen more than three goals scored.

Prediction

Considering Celta’s poor away form and the history of low-scoring clashes between these sides, we recommend a double bet: Real Sociedad to avoid defeat and total goals under 3.5 at combined odds of 1.80.