Barcelona vs Celta Vigo: La Liga Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

Turning their attention back to La Liga action on Saturday afternoon, Barcelona will welcome Celta Vigo to Catalonia as they look to strengthen their grip at the top of the table and take another step towards domestic glory.

Previous Matches and Head to head

Barcelona may have lost 3-1 at Borussia Dortmund in midweek, but they still secured their Champions League semi-final spot and avoided a European collapse. Unbeaten in La Liga this calendar year and holding a four-point lead at the top, Hansi Flick’s side are targeting another step toward a 28th league title.

Celta Vigo, meanwhile, were stunned 2-0 by Espanyol last weekend but remain one of La Liga’s surprise packages. With just one loss in their last nine league games and strong away form, they’re pushing for a European spot. Still, Celta have managed only one win in Catalonia in the past 11 years.

Barcelona vs Celta Vigo Team News

Barcelona will remain without Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is out for the season with a knee injury, while Alejandro Balde also misses out after a hamstring issue against Leganes. Dani Olmo is pushing for more minutes after a midweek cameo, and Robert Lewandowski, with 25 La Liga goals, leads the line.

Celta Vigo are likely without Carl Starfelt after he limped off with a thigh injury last weekend. Williot Swedberg is available again after a minor knock, and Iago Aspas—despite a six-game goal drought—remains central to their attack. Vicente Guaita starts in goal.

Our Predictions

Barcelona to win & Over 2.5 goals @ 1.54 on Sky247.ng

After a 3-1 loss in Germany on Tuesday, Barcelona will be eager to bounce back. Still four points clear at the top of La Liga and unbeaten domestically in 2024, Hansi Flick’s side will be confident back on home soil. Having won six of their last seven home meetings with Celta Vigo, Barca will expect a similar result.

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