LiontipsCelta vs Barcelona. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
It is another terrible start of the season for Celta, in the previous campaign The Sky Blues were completely hopeless until the mid-autumn, only after a change of head coach team put up a string of successful matches.
Eduardo Coudet retained his head coach position at the club for a new season, but so far he can't find a right formation for the team. After 12 rounds of the current La Liga season The Sky Blues have three victories and two draws, which brought 11 points and a 15th position in the standings.
After a victory over Getafe (3:0) The Celts suffered a home defeat to Real Sociedad (0:2) and then drew to Rayo Vallecano (0:0). Team's weakest link is the offensive line, only ten goals were scored by Celta in the current season so far.
Mina won't help his team in this match due to a muscle injury.
Barcelona are going through hard times right now. After the departure of Lionel Messi team is unable to gain momentum, but The Blaugrana still managed to record a second consecutive 1:0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv this week.
After four Champions League matches Barca is at the 2nd spot and has almost clinched a play-off berth. As for La Liga, Catalan club recorded four victories and the same number of draws, which brought 16 points and a 9th spot in the standings.
We should give credit to team's offensive line, Blaugrana scored 16 goals already. After a victory over Valencia (3:1) visitors suffered two defeats and then drew to Alaves (1:1).
Aguero, Braithwaite, Wague, Roberto, Pique, Dest and Dembele won't participate in the match.
Trends
СтавкаCelta to score in the second half
In 3 out of 6 most recent matches Celta scored after the half-time
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In 3 out of 6 most recent head-to-head matches penalties were given
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent away matches of Barcelona
Tip and bets
In our opinion, visiting team is a favourite of the match. Celta had a horrific start of the season, team just can't show a performance of La Liga level. They desperately need more good players for their squad, but so far they can only count on players, who failed the start for Vigo team. Barcelona have a new head coach, so team is hoping for a fresh start, Catalan club has a great potential, they surely deserve to leave the lower half of the standings.
Our prediction - Barcelona to win the match
Catalan club won 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches by a wide margin. Both opponents have their own problems, but we still offer to place a risky bet on The Blaugrana.
Our second bet is on Bercelona to win by two goals
