Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest La Liga Odds for Thursday, September 3rd
Real Sociedad welcome Celta Vigo to San Sebastian for an intriguing LaLiga clash on Thursday, September 3rd, with kick-off scheduled for 3 PM ET.
OC Staff - September 3, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadReal Sociedad vs Celta Vigo: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Real Sociedad welcome Celta Vigo to San Sebastian for an intriguing LaLiga clash on Thursday, September 3rd, with kick-off scheduled for 3 PM ET. The hosts currently sit 13th in the table, eager to build momentum after a mixed start, while the visitors languish in 17th, still searching for their first league victory of the campaign.
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Recent Results
The hosts head into this fixture following a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Espanyol. However, their broader form reveals early-season struggles, having suffered defeats in their opening two LaLiga matches—a 4-1 loss to Real Madrid and a 1-0 defeat against Real Betis—alongside pre-season defeats to Chelsea and FC Koln.
Conversely, the visitors fell to a disappointing 2-0 home defeat against Athletic Club last time out. Celta Vigo have struggled for momentum, picking up just one point from three matches, which came in a goalless draw at Valencia, alongside a 2-1 home defeat to Osasuna.
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these sides in January 2026 saw Real Sociedad secure a comfortable 3-1 home victory. Over their last six head-to-head encounters, the hosts have held the upper hand with three victories compared to Celta Vigo's two, with only one match ending in a draw.
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Odds
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN+
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Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Probable Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1): Remiro; Gomez, Martin, Zubeldia, Aramburu; Turrientes, Herrera; Oyarzabal, Soler, Kubo; Oskarsson
Celta Vigo (3-4-2-1): Radu; Lago, Starfelt, Alonso; Galan, Febas, Roman, Rueda; Alvarez, Aspas; Duran
The hosts' 4-2-3-1 system will look to exploit their counter-attacking strength, supported by an average of 12.33 shots per game. In contrast, Celta Vigo's 3-4-2-1 setup focuses on possession (53.58%) and passing accuracy (88.14%). However, the visitors struggle to create high-quality chances, averaging just 6.33 shots per match. The key battleground will be in the air, where the hosts hold a major advantage, winning 10.33 aerial duels per game compared to Celta Vigo's 6.33.
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Team News
Real Sociedad are set to be without Alvaro Odriozola due to a knee injury, while Pablo Marin remains a doubt. For the away side, Borja Iglesias is doubtful with an injury, but Marcos Alonso is expected to return to the starting XI following his suspension.
Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-1 Celta Vigo
A tight 1-1 draw is the predicted outcome. Both teams share a glaring statistical weakness in finishing scoring chances, making a high-scoring game unlikely. While the hosts will look to exploit counter-attacks, Celta Vigo's patient, possession-based style should help them frustrate the home side and secure a hard-earned point on the road.
Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals (+100) Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
Under 2.5 Goals is the recommended bet. With both sides struggling to convert opportunities in the final third and possessing similar weaknesses in front of goal, a low-scoring, defensive battle is highly likely.
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