Celta Vigo - Barcelona

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90'		1 - 1	Missed Penalty	R. Lewandowski	R. Lewandowski (Assist)
47'		1 - 1	Goal	Iago Aspas
45'		0 - 1	Goal	R. Lewandowski	Lamine Yamal (Assist)

90'		Iñigo Martínez	Foul
90'		F. de Jong	Unsportsmanlike conduct
90'		M. ter Stegen	Unsportsmanlike conduct
38'		A. Christensen	Tripping
15'		T. Allende	Tripping

90'			In:	Lamine Yamal	Out:	Oriol Romeu
85'			In:	Óscar Mingueza	Out:	Kevin Vázquez
85'			In:	J. Strand Larsen	Out:	T. Douvikas
77'			In:	T. Allende	Out:	W. Swedberg
59'			In:	M. Ristić	Out:	Manu Sánchez
58'			In:	Vitor Roque	Out:	Raphinha
58'			In:	A. Christensen	Out:	İ. Gündoğan
46'			In:	Carlos Domínguez	Out:	Unai Núñez
46'			In:	R. Araujo	Out:	Iñigo Martínez

Celta Vigo - Barcelona Predictions

Prediction: Barcelona

Best odds: 1.92

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In the upcoming La Liga clash at the Abanca-Balaídos, the stage is set for an intriguing encounter as Celta Vigo host Barcelona. With predictions favoring the visitors, the question on everyone's mind is whether Celta Vigo can defy the odds or if Barcelona will solidify their position near the top of the table.

Key Players

For Celta Vigo, the spotlight falls on Anastasios Douvikas, an attacker whose presence has been felt with 3 goals to his name. Despite the team's struggles, his 6.63 rating is a testament to his individual efforts. In the midfield, Williot Theo Swedberg, with a rating of 6.78, is another player to watch. His ability to create chances, even if not reflected in assists, could be pivotal in breaking down Barcelona's defense. At the back, defender Unai Núñez Gestoso stands out with a 6.96 rating, indicating a solid performance in a challenging season.

Barcelona, on the other hand, boasts key figures like defender Eric García Martret, who, although not an offensive threat, has been a consistent performer with a 6.70 rating. In the engine room, Fermín López Martín's 6.82 rating and his contribution to the midfield cannot be overlooked. But it is the attacker Ferran Torres García, with a 7.04 rating, 7 goals, and 2 assists, who might be the game-changer for Barcelona.

Recent Form

Celta Vigo's recent form has been a mix of lows and occasional highs, with their last five matches resulting in LLDWL. This inconsistency has left them languishing at the 18th spot in the standings, with a meager 17 points. Barcelona, in contrast, is in fine form with WWLWW in their last outings, placing them comfortably at 3rd in the league with 50 points. Their Champions League aspirations are well within reach, and a win here would only cement their ambitions further.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two sides offers an interesting narrative. The last time they met was on September 23, 2023, where Barcelona edged out Celta Vigo in a 3-2 victory. Prior to that, Celta Vigo managed to secure a win with a 2-1 scoreline on June 4, 2023. The encounter before that saw Barcelona triumph with a narrow 1-0 win on October 9, 2022. These results suggest a competitive rivalry, but Barcelona seems to have the upper hand overall.

Prediction

The predictions are leaning heavily towards Barcelona, with a 45% chance of winning against Celta Vigo's 10%. The statistics further suggest a strong likelihood of Barcelona's victory, with their form away from home being particularly impressive; they have not lost an away game this season. The advice is clear: Winner: Barcelona. The expected goals also point to a challenging game for Celta Vigo, with the predictions set at -1.5 for the home side and -3.5 for the away team.

Taking into account the recent form, the head-to-head history, and individual player performances, the final prediction is a victory for Barcelona. They are expected to dominate possession and create more goal-scoring opportunities, thanks to key players like Ferran Torres García. Celta Vigo will need to rely heavily on the likes of Anastasios Douvikas and Unai Núñez Gestoso if they are to mount any significant challenge.

With all factors considered, the prediction is a comfortable win for Barcelona, further solidifying their position in the league and keeping their Champions League hopes alive. Celta Vigo will have to put up a strong fight to avoid slipping deeper into relegation concerns. The stage is set for an enthralling match in Vigo, with Barcelona poised to take all three points.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

29%

71%

Attacking Potential

30%

70%

Defensive Potential

65%

35%

Poisson Distribution

22%

78%

Stregth H2H

29%

71%

Goals H2H

42%

58%

Wins the game

36%

64%

Celta Vigo - Barcelona Head to Head

17/02	Celta Vigo	1 - 2	Barcelona
23/09	Barcelona	3 - 2	Celta Vigo
04/06	Celta Vigo	2 - 1	Barcelona
09/10	Barcelona	1 - 0	Celta Vigo

La Liga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Real Madrid	30	23	6	1	66	20	46	75
2	Barcelona	30	20	7	3	61	34	27	67
3	Girona	30	20	5	5	62	36	26	65
4	Athletic Club	30	16	8	6	50	28	22	56
5	Atletico Madrid	29	17	4	8	54	34	20	55
6	Real Sociedad	30	13	10	7	43	31	12	49
7	Real Betis	30	10	12	8	36	36	0	42
8	Valencia	29	11	8	10	32	32	0	41
9	Osasuna	30	11	6	13	36	43	-7	39
10	Villarreal	29	10	8	11	47	51	-4	38
11	Getafe	30	9	11	10	37	43	-6	38
12	Las Palmas	30	10	7	13	29	33	-4	37
13	Alaves	30	8	8	14	26	36	-10	32
14	Sevilla	30	7	10	13	37	44	-7	31
15	Mallorca	30	6	13	11	25	35	-10	31
16	Rayo Vallecano	30	6	12	12	25	38	-13	30
17	Celta Vigo	30	6	10	14	32	44	-12	28
18	Cadiz	30	4	13	13	21	40	-19	25
19	Granada CF	29	2	8	19	30	59	-29	14
20	Almeria	30	1	10	19	28	60	-32	13