Celta Vigo vs Barcelona Predictions

This game is going to be close and tough, but Barcelona are expected to come back from the loss in the last game and win the upcoming match. You can also bet over 2.5.

Match info: La Liga

Venue: Estadio Abanca Balaídos, Vigo

Date: Saturday, 23^rd November 2024

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

La Liga leaders Barcelona will be bidding to bounce back from a surprise defeat before the November international break when they resume their league campaign away to Celta Vigo on Saturday night.

Barcelona lost 1-0 to Real Sociedad last time out, but they are still six points clear of second-placed Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table, while Celta drew 2-2 with Real Betis in their last match in Spain's top flight.

Head-to-head:

Celta Vigo have won 11 of the last 52 meetings between the two teams.

Barcelona have recorded 27 victories.

The remaining 14 clashes ended in draws.

9 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 3 goals.

The most common result of matches between the two clubs at this venue is 2-2.

Form:

Celta Vigo in the league: D-L-D-W-L

Celta Vigo in all competitions: L-L-D-W-L

Barcelona in the League: W-D-L-D-W

Barcelona in all competitions: L-D-D-W-D

Team News:

For Celta, Luca de la Torre is doubtful for this game.

For FC Barcelona, Lamine Yamal, Ansu Fati, Hector Fort, Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Ronald Araujo will miss the game with injuries.

Player(s) to watch:

Iago Aspas is the player to watch out for Celta Vigo in this game. He is renowned for his excellent ball control and dribbling, allowing him to navigate through tight defenses. His first touch is often praised, enabling quick changes in direction and pace. His game intelligence is top-notch; he has an eye for key passes, often creating chances out of seemingly nothing with his vision.

Robert Lewandowski is the player to watch out for Barcelona in this game. The Polish often celebrated for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, ranking among the top strikers in the world. His positioning, finishing, and ability to score from various angles are hallmarks of his play.