Barcelona have made a quick start to the 2024-25 La Liga season under Hansi Flick.
This weekend, the Catalonian giants could move nine points clear at the summit. However, there will be slight pressure on Barcelona after suffering a rare defeat before the international break.
Celta Vigo will be the huge outsiders in the betting, but they at least come into the round in decent form after avoiding defeat in their last two.
A victory for Celta will see them move into the top half of the standings, and within four points of the Champions League spots.
Odds
Despite their wobble before the international break, Barcelona will be an odds-on chance to get back to winning ways against Celta. A home victory is priced up at +360.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Celta Vigo | +360 |
| Draw | +343 |
| Barcelona | -145 |
Celta Boast Impressive Home Record Against Barcelona
| Total | Celta Vigo | Barcelona | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 32 | 7 | 18 | 7 |
| La Liga Games | 30 | 7 | 17 | 6 |
| Goals | 111 | 39 | 72 |
Celta Vigo aren’t likely to be overwhelmed by this challenge against Barcelona. The hosts have lost just two of their last nine matches against the Spanish giants at Belaidos. Over that period, Celta have recorded four wins.
However, Barcelona come into this weekend after winning four of their last five league matches against Celta; as many as they had won in the previous eleven clashes.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.25 Goals @ -105
Celta Vigo vs. Barcelona Key Stats
- Celta Vigo are unbeaten in their last two league matches. They haven’t gone three without defeat in the same season since 2023-24.
- Barcelona haven’t been held to a draw in their last 24 league matches.
- The visitors have suffered seven defeats in their last 17 trips to Estadio Abanca-Belaidos in La Liga.
Celta Vigo Team News
Celta Vigo will have just one injury concern this weekend, as influential midfielder Luca de la Torre misses out. The American isn’t likely to return to action until the start of December.
Possible Lineup
Vicente Guita (GK); Carl Starfelt, Marcos Alonso, Javi Rodriguez, Hugo Sotelo, Fran Beltran, Oscar Mingueza, Mihailo Ristic, Jonathan Bamba, Iago Aspas, Borja Iglesias
Barcelona Team News
Flick still has a lengthy injury list to contend with at this stage of the season. Ansu Fati is out until the start of 2025, while Lamine Yamal, Hector Fort, and Ferran Torres aren’t back in training until next month. Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo could both feature this weekend.
Possible Lineup
Inaki Pena (GK); Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, Frenkie de Jong, Fermin Lopez, Pedri, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski
Celta Vigo vs. Barcelona Prediction
The trends indicate that Barcelona haven’t enjoyed their away trips to Celta Vigo in recent seasons.
However, their form this term is the solid angle worth considering.
Despite having a lengthy injury list, Flick is continuing to get the best from this young team, and they could be good value to cover the spread on Saturday.
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