LiontipsBarcelona vs Celta. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Barcelona failed to get a singley trophy in the previous season, it is obviously a disaster for the team of such stature, so club signed a number of new players during the off-season. Board spent 150 million euros for transfer campaign.
Catalan club got off to a turbulent start in the Champions League - in three rounds team secured one victory, beating Viktoria Plzen (5:1), and suffered two defeats. Club is currently at the 3rd spot in the group.
After seven rounds Xavi's men have six victories and one draw, delivering 19 points and a top spot in the standings. Team is still unbeaten in La Liga and conceded only one goal. In two latest matches team managed to beat Elche (3:0) and Mallorca (1:0). Araujo, Bellerini, Depay, Kounde will miss the upcoming game.
Celta put up an inconsistent performance in the previous season and failed to achieve success in Copa del Rey. During the off-season no expensive transfers were made, but club's board managed to keep the core of the squad.
Eduardo Coudet's men are going through a turbulent start of the season - after seven rounds Vigo team has only three victories and one draw, delivering ten points and an 11th spot in the standings.
Team put up a decent offensive performance, scoring nine goals, but the Sky Blues are much worse on defense, they conceded way too many goals. After back-to-back defeats visitors secured a home victory over Betis (1:0). Suarez and Paciencia will miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 4:1
Hosts have won five latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the hosts
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: no
In 3 of 5 latest matches of the visitors no penalties were given
Tip and bets
We offer to place a bet on the hosts here, who have a great squad. The Blaugrana don't want to lose the top spot before the El Classico. Celts won't be able to withstand - Catalan side should be able to record a victory, they have an advantage on class and experience.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) on Barcelona
In our opinion, hosts will take a comfortable victory today, they should be able to get the game under control and score at least three goals.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by three goals
