LiontipsBarcelona vs Celta. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
On April,Barcelonagot their first trophy for more than a year, which was a joy for their fans. In the final of Spanish Cup Catalonians got their revenge on Athletic for the loss in the Super Cup, beating team from Bilbao with a 4:0 score.
Blaugranas failed in the knock-out phase of the Champions League, they were beaten in the first round by PSG, champions of France secured a 5:2 victory on aggregate. After 36 rounds of La Liga Ronald Koeman's side recorded 23 wins and seven draws, which brought them 76 points and third spot in the standings.
After a victory over Valencia (3:2) hosts had two draws against Atletico (0:0) and Levante (3:3). Team has the best offensive record in the league, Barcelona players scored 83 goals this season.
Wague, Roberto, Coutinho and Fati, who has a knee injury, won't be able to play in an upcoming game.
Celta started to perform only in autumn, when Eduardo Coudettook over as team's new head coach. Manager revitalized the club and rised it from the bottom to Top-10.
Celts have 13 wins and 11 draws in their asset, which brought 50 points and 8th spot in the standings. They are five points behind the European qualification zone, which is too much of a handicap with only two games left.
After a loss to Real Sociedad (1:2) Sky Blues won four games in a row - they beat Osasuna (2:1), Levante (2:0), Villarreal (4:2) and Getafe (1:0), which we had a prediction on.
Mor, Fontan, Tapia, Murillo, Blanco and Alvarez are on team's injuried list.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 3:1
Barcelona won three out of last five matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In last three head-to-head games teams scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in three out of last five head-to-head games
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In every third head-to-head match penalty was given
Tip and bets
Celta had a solid season and earned everyone's respect. After a draw in the most recent match Barcelonahas almost zero chance for the golden medals, while the slip-up in this game can send them out of Top-3. We expect Catalonians to step up and secure a confident victory.
Our prediction - Barcelona to win with a handicap of (-2) goals
Three most recent head-to-head games were fun to watch and all of them ended with a high score, we expect more of the same in an upcoming clash.
Our second bet will be on total over 3,5 goals
