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Celta vs Barcelona: Prediction and Betting Odds 4.75
On November 23, Celta will play a match of the 14th round of La Liga against Barcelona on its home field. In the last game at this arena, the Celts lost to the Blaugrana. What to expect today? Our experts will try to select the most optimal options and the best possible bets for the upcoming confrontation. All the answers are in this forecast. Our star expert Alexander Mostovoy gave his version of the forecast for the game
Command Analysis
Celta Vigo
SpainCurrent form
A 95th-minute goal denied Celta victory as they drew 2-2 with Real Betis before the international break, although their current unbeaten run is their longest of the campaign so far. Manager Claudio Giraldes is aiming to force his way into the top half and is set to make history as he can become the fourth Celtic manager to win his first La Liga meeting with Barcelona.
The hosts are unlikely to be intimidated by the visit of the current league leaders, having lost just two of their last ten home games, based on their recent history. Fans will be hoping that impressive record can be maintained in the coming years and they have every reason to be confident, as the Sky Blues have won four of their last seven La Liga games at Balaidos, losing only to Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jailson will be out with a hip injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- Celta Vigo Iago Aspas has scored 11 goals in 19 league games against Barcelona, a personal best against any team
Remarkably, the team legend also has six yellow cards, which proves that Iago is fully committed to this opponent.
- Celta have won four of their last six La Liga games at Balaidos
A strong performance on home soil and serious support from the stands could give them more chances in this duel.
Estimated line-up: Villar - Manquillo, Mingueza, Sverberg, Dominguez - Moriba, Beltran, Jailson, Rodriguez - Aspas, Iglesias.
Barcelona
SpainCurrent form
Barcelona went into the international break following a 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad, which ended a run of seven straight wins and was the first match under Hansi Flick in which the Catalans failed to score. A controversially disallowed goal played a part in ending that run, making it only the second time since the 2003-04 La Liga season that they failed to register a single shot on target.
Flick was reluctant to make “excuses” even though their lead at the top had been reduced to six points heading into this round, while Real also have a game in hand. It was only Barca’s third defeat in competitive play in 2024/25, all three away. While that’s not a cause for concern just yet, https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en target=_blank rel=noopener>the Blaugrana will be concerned about their record in Vigo, where the visitors have lost seven of their last 17 league visits this century, losing more top-flight games only away at the Santiago Bernabeu (nine) in that period.
Disqualifications and injuries
Araujo (muscle injury), Bernal (knee injury), Christensen (injury), Torres (muscle injury), ter Stegen (knee injury) and Garcia (muscle injury) will not be able to play today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Robert Lewandowski is looking forward to this match
For the forward, Celta is a good opponent; the Polish legionnaire managed to score four of the last five goals for the Catalan club in the last head-to-head meetings.
- Barcelona have scored in both halves in nine of their last ten league games
It is noteworthy that the Catalans always won in all these matches. There are no secrets here – the attack of the “blue garnets” is a problem for any opponent, and in any rotation of the lineup.
- At least one goal has been scored in the first half in Barcelona last ten head-to-head matches and in 20 of their last 21 league games
Today, the first half of the match may also end up being decisive, judging by the statistics of head-to-head matches.
Approximate lineup: Pena - Martin, Dminges, Balde, Kunde - Casado, Pedri, Gundogan, Victor - Levandovsky, Yamal.
Trends
Bet Corners: Total Under 9.5
This betting option has taken place in 3 of Celta last 5 matches
1.86Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head matches, goals were scored in both halves
1.99Bet Exact score 1:3
The teams have played with this score in two of their last eight head-to-head matches
6.55Penalty Bet - No
In 3 of the last 6 head-to-head matches, no penalties were awarded
1.27Tip and bets
Today the hosts will take to the field with the utmost desire to extend the series of successful duels against the leader. The main lineup and the leader are in the lineup, while the "Celts" have problems in defense, which the powerful attack line of the "blue garnets" can take advantage of. "Barca" is on the move and after a short break and a misfire in San Sebastian will try to get everything back on track. We believe that we can expect active attacking football, which is what we will bet on.
Our prediction is a total of more than three goals and we bet on it with a coefficient of 1.96
Bet on the outcome
Today both clubs have a chance of success, but still the class and experience of the players are on the side of the leader. The hosts have serious support from the stands and a great desire to please the fans, but the "blue garnets" also have enough support in any football arena in Europe. We believe that due to their class and experience, the guests will be able to take full control of the ball and win, and with a comfortable score for themselves.
Prediction: Barcelona win by two goals and we bet on it with odds of 4.75
Bet on a red card
Both clubs can compensate for the lack of technique and speed with foul tactics, which will ultimately help and bring an abundance of violations. In addition, three red cards were shown in the last three head-to-head matches.
Prediction - Red Card (Yes). This option can be found for 3.95
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