Barcelona vs Celta Vigo Prediction, Lineups &Key data

Previous H2H Encounter Ended 2-2

Barcelona won their last La Liga game. It was on the road where Leganés were beaten 1-0 at Estadio Butarque. The Catalan club recorded two shots on target and boasted 66% possession, with an own goal proving to be the difference in the end.

On Tuesday night, Barcelona lost 3-1 (5-3 win on aggregate) away to Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final stage.

Celta Vigo have enjoyed back-to-back road victories. Their previous game was a 2-0 home defeat against Espanyol at Abanca Balaidos. Claudio Giraldez's side dominated possession with 64% of the ball and recorded six shots on goal.

Barca have gone unbeaten in their past three games against Celta, with the last encounter ending 2-2 at Abanca Balaidos. The past 10 H2H matches have included five Barca victories, three draws and two Celta wins.

Barcelona – Last 10 League Games Performance

Over the past 10 league games, Barcelona has shown an impressive record, securing 9 wins and 1 draw. On average, they score 2.5 goals, stemming from 5.7 shots on target and 15.6 total shot attempts. Under the guidance of Hans-Dieter Flick, the team has maintained an average possession rate of 68.1%, making 630.2 passes and earning 7.1 corner kicks per game. In contrast, their opponents manage to score only 0.5 goals, coming from 1.7 shots on target, 5.2 shot attempts, and are awarded 3.6 corner kicks.

In terms of individual contributions, Robert Lewandowski stands out as the top scorer with 8 goals. Ferran Torres has also been a significant contributor, netting 5 goals, while Dani Olmo has scored 2. Raphinha leads in assists with 3, and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has achieved the remarkable feat of recording 6 clean sheets.

Celta Vigo – Last 10 League Games Overview

Celta Vigo's performance in the last 10 league games consists of 5 victories, 2 defeats, and 3 draws. They average 1.4 goals, which are derived from 10.9 shot attempts and 4.5 shots on target. The team, known as Os Celestes, has an average possession rate of 56.9%, making 515.9 passes, winning 4.5 corner kicks in their favor and conceding 4.1 corner kicks. Defensively, they concede an average of 1.2 goals, from 8.4 opposing shot attempts and 3.5 shots on target.

Among the players, Alfon Gonzalez leads the scoring chart with 3 goals, while Marcos Alonso and Iago Aspas have each scored 2 goals. Sergio Carreira has been instrumental in setting up goals, providing 3 assists. Goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has managed to keep 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Wojciech Szczesny (GK), Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski.

Celta Vigo predicted lineup (3-4-3): Vicente Guaita (GK), Javi Rodriguez, Carlos Dominguez, Marcos Alonso, Sergio Carreira, Fran Beltran, Ilaix Moriba, Oscar Mingueza, Iago Aspas, Borja Iglesias, Alfon Gonzalez.