Celta Vigo v Osasuna preview: LaLiga 2026-27 matchweek 2 team news and prediction

Celta Vigo will host Osasuna at the Estadio de Balaídos in matchweek 2 of the LaLiga 2026-27 season. Both sides begin the weekend having taken a point each after goalless draws in their opening fixtures.

Claudio Giráldez’s Celta were held 0-0 by Valencia in the season opener and emerged with a performance described as solid in midfield and defence but lacking in the final third. Luis Miguel Ramis’s Osasuna also claimed a 0-0 draw, against Levante, showing attacking intent but struggling to control the match. The upcoming fixture at Balaídos is positioned as a chance for both sides to address those respective shortcomings, with Osasuna facing the added test of playing away.

Sergio Carreira is expected to operate on Celta’s right flank once more; the 25-year-old Spaniard produced a number of eye-catching passes in the club’s first game and is deployed to help both midfield control and the attacking phase. Celta will be looking for improved delivery in the final third as they aim to convert midfield stability into goals at home.

Ante Budimir, 35, carries Osasuna’s forward threat into the fixture despite failing to score in the opener; he registered four shots against Levante, two of which were on target. The club view his presence in the final third as an important element for creating offensive opportunities.

The report lists all squad members as ready for selection and provides the following player grouping: Radu (GK); Rodriguez, Lago, Alonso; Carreira, Roman, Febas, Galan; El Abdellaoui, Jutgla, Alvarez Herrera (GK); Arguibide, Catena, Herrando, Bretones; Garcia, Moncayola, Munoz, Gomez; Budimir, Oroz.

Neither club is described as being in top form after the opening round, with the preview favouring Celta to have a slight advantage at home. The piece concludes with a straight prediction: Celta Vigo 2-1 Osasuna.

Broadcast details for the fixture are provided for two markets: in Spain viewers can watch on Movistar, DAZN and Teledeporte; in the United States coverage is listed as ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.