Matchday 12 of La Liga will see Celta Vigo take on Barcelona on November 9 at the Balaídos Stadium in Vigo. Celta Vigo vs. Barcelona: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Celta Vigo
The Galicians have suffered few defeats in La Liga, and while they previously drew frequently, they are now securing wins. Ahead of Sunday's match, Celta have won two consecutive league games, which has helped them move away from the relegation zone and climb to 12th in the standings. However, it's worth noting that both victories were away, and Claudio Giraldez's side is yet to win at home this La Liga season. Additionally, both teams have scored in Celta's last 10 league matches.
- The Galicians have not conceded more than one goal in 8 of their last 10 La Liga matches.
- At least two goals have been scored in Celta's last 12 home games in La Liga.
- The club has drawn its last 5 home matches in the league.
Predicted lineup for Celta Vigo (3-4-3)
Andrei Radu – Carl Starfelt, Javi Rodriguez, Marcos Alonso – Sergio Carreira, Fran Beltran, Ilaix Moriba, Oscar Mingueza – Bryan Zaragoza, Borja Iglesias, Ferran Jutgla.
Defender Javier Rueda is unavailable due to injury. Goalkeeper Andrei Radu is doubtful for the match.
Barcelona
A week ago, Barcelona defeated Elche 3-1, but they could not close the gap on leaders Real Madrid after a setback in their direct encounter. The team remains second in the table, trailing the top spot by five points. Hans Flick's side has not kept a clean sheet in six league matches, but their scoring streak in this tournament has extended to 31 games. Barcelona is the top-scoring team this season, with 28 goals in their first 11 matches.
- Both teams have scored in Barcelona's last 5 away matches in La Liga.
- Barcelona has scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 8 league matches.
- The club has been involved in uncompromising league matches for 8 games (6 wins, 2 losses).
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-2-3-1)
Wojciech Szczesny – Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo, Alex Balde – Frenkie de Jong, Marc Casado – Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Marcus Rashford – Ferran Torres.
Goalkeepers Joan Garcia and Marc-André ter Stegen, midfielders Pedri and Gavi, and forward Raphinha Dias are unavailable due to injuries. Defender Jules Kounde is doubtful for the match.
Referee
Javier Alberola (Spain)
Matches – 5 (La Liga, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 28;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 30;
Penalties – 60%.
Match Prediction: Celta Vigo vs. Barcelona
Celta remains one of the most resilient teams in La Liga. Over their last 10 matches in this tournament, the Galicians have only suffered one defeat, and it's important to note that this sole loss occurred away. In that unfortunate match against Elche, the team lost by a narrow margin (1-2). At home, Celta has recorded 5 consecutive draws in the league.
Recently, Barcelona has alternated between wins and losses, managing to secure a victory by a margin of 2 goals in only 1 of their last 5 La Liga matches. Now they face a traditionally tough away game in Vigo. The Catalans have dropped points in 8 of their last 10 visits to Celta in the league (4 draws, 4 losses). Even when considering home games, Barcelona hasn't won by more than a one-goal margin in their last 6 meetings in La Liga.
Therefore, the prediction is Celta with a handicap (+1.5)
